How Can I Backup Files in Safe Mode
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Lots of things can cause your system to fail to boot. If you can load Windows 10/8/7 successfully, you can try Windows recovery options to restore your system. If you cannot boot Windows normally, you should handle this situation carefully.
Generally, when your system is unable to boot Windows normally, you can enter Safe Mode. A safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are started. Safe mode is useful for troubleshooting problems with programs and drivers that might not start correctly or that might prevent Windows from starting correctly.
To prevent data loss in the process of restoring the system, you need to back up files or data in Safe Mode in advance. However, most of the backup program will not work in Safe Mode. Luckily, no matter you are running Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10, you can always use WBadmin commands to back up your computer data. WBadmin is a command backup utility that allows you to back up data with a command prompt or PowerShell (Windows 10). You can follow the steps below to get it done:
Steps to Back up Files in Safe Mode with the Help of Command Prompt
1. Start your computer, and press the F8 key repeatedly before showing the Windows logo.
If you are using Windows 10, click the start icon then select Settings > Update & security > Recovery > Restart now > Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. You can select [4)Enable Safe Mode] to enter Safe Mode.
2. It will lead you to Advanced Boot Options. From there, select Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
3. Within the command prompt, you can enter a WBadmin command to back up your data. For example, if you want to back up all the data saved on C: drive to F: drive, then you can type:
Wbadmin start backup -backuptarget:F: -include:C:
To back up system drive and all the critical volumes, type the following:
Wbadmin start backup -backuptarget:F: -include:C: -allcritical
How to Back up Files When You Cannot Boot into Safe Mode
What if your system won't boot? What if you are unable to enter safe mode? You can still back up your files without any requirements for Windows system. In order to back up data or wanted files when the system won't boot, you need these things:
- A working computer running Windows 10/8/7
- Qiling Backup (a professional backup utility and easy to use. Simply select what you want to backup: your entire system, a disk, a partition, particular folders, and create a backup in seconds.)
- A writable USB drive or CD/DVD disc. (To create an emergency disk on it so that you can back up data even system won't boot.)
Steps to back up files with file backup software:
Step 1: Download and Install Qiling Backup on the working computer. Click "Tools" - "Create bootable media".
Follow the tool to create a Windows bootable media. You are suggested to add disk, RAID, and network card driver to avoid Qiling backup have trouble recognizing your hard disk or network drive in the WinPE environment.
Step 2: When it's done, insert this emergency disk to the computer that needs backing up.
Restart the PC, and Press F2/DEL to enter BIOS. Change the boot sequence, and then start the computer and run Qiling backup software from the bootable disk.
Step 3: On the main window, click "File" and choose the files or data you want to back up.
You may have a large amount of data to be protected as time goes on, such as documents, pictures, music, and videos, etc. It is always a good habit to have a backup on regular basis.
Step 4: Select a destination to save your backup file.
You'd better save the backup file in another storage media. If not, there may be a risk of the backup file getting corrupted or destroyed.
Step 5: Click "Proceed" to execute your operation.
In conclusion, It is important to do regular or scheduled backups to prevent the loss of data. The software can be reinstalled but your data could quite possibly be lost forever.
Qiling Backup is a popular and affordable online backup & recovery software enables you to back up system, files, and folders when the disaster happens. If you suffer a major data loss, back up your data as soon as possible.
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