External HD question

prariedog3 · 09-23-2009, 04:20 PM

I am looking at backing up my 3 computers. If I purchase an external HD with enough space can I do all 3 computers on that 1 drive? What all Can I back up? How can I tell what computer it is from? Thanks for you time.

funtoosh · 09-23-2009, 09:47 PM

If u want to backup ur system through softwares like acronis or anything. yes u can have more than one computer backup on the same drive

whitehawk625 · 09-24-2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by prariedog3

I am looking at backing up my 3 computers. If I purchase an external HD with enough space can I do all 3 computers on that 1 drive? What all Can I back up? How can I tell what computer it is from? Thanks for you time.

I have a 500gb external HD and I keep backups for my 3 pc's all on the one disk. Whatever name is set for each pc, the external HD will have a separate folder on the backup disk under the same name. Just make sure you haven't used the same name for each machine.

**Tyree** · 09-24-2009, 10:59 AM

Purchase the Hdd and enclosure separate for a reliable unit.
APRICORN Aluminum 3.5" USB & eSATA External Enclosure $50 Includes a version of Acronis.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-003-_-Product
Add the Hdd of choice. WD Black Series have a 5 yr. warranty.

09-23-2009, 04:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
prariedog3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: tennessee Posts: 1 OS: vista	External HD question I am looking at backing up my 3 computers. If I purchase an external HD with enough space can I do all 3 computers on that 1 drive? What all Can I back up? How can I tell what computer it is from? Thanks for you time.

09-23-2009, 09:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
funtoosh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Windows Vista x64 SP2	Re: External HD question If u want to backup ur system through softwares like acronis or anything. yes u can have more than one computer backup on the same drive

09-24-2009, 10:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,600 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: External HD question Purchase the Hdd and enclosure separate for a reliable unit. APRICORN Aluminum 3.5" USB & eSATA External Enclosure $50 Includes a version of Acronis. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-003-_-Product Add the Hdd of choice. WD Black Series have a 5 yr. warranty. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.