Last but not least, by turning on encryption during a backup, one can double protect valuable data. Users of Windows 10, for example, can rely on the Windows’ File History feature to easily back up their data to an external drive. To make sure your data is safe, use a twofold backup strategy that combines external hard drive storage with an online backup service. Malicious software and online threats can always creep in, but you should also consider the probability of hardware issues that could endanger your data.
If things go wrong, you can use the save point to restore your OS with a fresh install and start with a clean slate. A clean installation restore point for your Windows 10 can spare you much time. Before you even proceed to encrypt your data, you should first make a secure copy of it and store it in a safe and trusted place.
