One drive

[Bruce]

I’m confused.

the files you have on OneDrive and the ones in your Document folder should be the same, as they are after all, a copy of each other.
change a file in one of those locations and it should be sync’d to the other.

if that is what is indeed happening (and if not, why not) then you only need to setup a backup process via some software that says: my source is my documents, and my target is the USB drive location.

but even overriding all that, a backup to the external USB drive is strictly not required unless you want that warm fuzzy feeling of having your precious files in the palm of your hand (as I do).
because OneDrive looks after the backups for you via Version History, and it has its own Recycle Bin, plus it has its own backup - right click the OneDrive icon in the system tray, go to Settings, Sync & Backup, Manage Backup.

[simon_101]

Thank you I will try this ???

I’m confused.

the files you have on OneDrive and the ones in your Document folder should be the same, as they are after all, a copy of each other.
change a file in one of those locations and it should be sync’d to the other.

if that is what is indeed happening (and if not, why not) then you only need to setup a backup process via some software that says: my source is my documents, and my target is the USB drive location.

but even overriding all that, a backup to the external USB drive is strictly not required unless you want that warm fuzzy feeling of having your precious files in the palm of your hand (as I do).
because OneDrive looks after the backups for you via Version History, and it has its own Recycle Bin, plus it has its own backup - right click the OneDrive icon in the system tray, go to Settings, Sync & Backup, Manage Backup.

Hi you can not select document file as they are stored on one drive and only a copy on the PC
The seagate can only store a drive on the PC not a copy.

[Bruce]

The seagate can only store a drive on the PC not a copy.

you’ve lost me here.
the Seagate USB drive should be able to store a file or folder that lives on the PC.
to make sure I’ve understood you, what happens when you select a file from your PC, and paste it to the Seagate - are you getting an error?
you can not select document file as they are stored on one drive and only a copy on the PC

but it is the same file is it not? yes a copy, but the same copy as the version that lives on OneDrive.

[simon_101]

No you can not save a copy it has to be a file on the PC

[Bruce]

still not on the same page.

describe the process you are using and the error you are getting.

[PeterOz]

still not on the same page.

Me either.

[Rustys]

Do you still need assistance with this

[Rustys]

Abandoned thread closed