How to Backup Multiple Computers to One Hard Drive

Are you looking to back up multiple computers to a single destination at the same time? This is achievable with the use of the EaseUS backup tool.

Scenario:

Do you have any recommendations for backing up multiple computers to a single destination?

"Our organization has several computers with important files. We are looking for a method to back them up to a hard drive to prevent future data loss. Do you have a tool that can help us with this?".

Many companies and organizations often need to back up all computers to a single disk, requiring IT teams to regularly perform backups on multiple computers to prevent data loss and ensure data security. In case the data is needed in the future or if one of the computers crashes, there is still a chance to access that data.

EaseUS is a professional tool that can help with this. We recommend using EaseUS Todo Backup Enterprise.

EaseUS Todo Backup Enterprise is a well-known data backup and restore tool that allows you to back up all types of data, including disk, partition, system, emails, and more. It also provides you with options to designate a specific destination for storage, such as cloud, tape, NAS, or a local disk.

Below, we will guide you through the steps on how to back up multiple computers to a single hard drive. To begin, make sure you install the software on your computers.

How to Backup

First, open the product and click on "New Task" to create a backup task.

Second, select the computer data that you want to back up. We recommend backing up the entire disk or system, but you also have the option to back up specific files.

It is important to regularly back up your computer to ensure that any new changes are also saved. While creating a new task whenever you need a backup is an option, manually backing up frequently can be labor-intensive. We suggest setting up automatic backups to streamline this process. The product offers advanced functions to assist with this.

After selecting the data to be backed up, go to the “Backup Scheme” feature. Create a new scheme by clicking on "New..." and set the backup task to start automatically at a desired time. You can choose between Full, Incremental, and Differential backup types to save specific data without requiring a full backup each time, thus saving disk space. For more details on these features, click here.

There are various additional Backup options available to meet different backup requirements.

Third, back up the computers to a single hard disk. While an external hard drive is convenient for storing all computer data, it may not be practical for backing up multiple computers. We recommend using a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device for this purpose (you can map your disk as a network disk), as it allows each computer to be easily backed up to a shared location.

Last, Click the "Proceed" button to start the backup process. 

You can use the same method on all your computers to back them up to the same hard drive.

If you have any concerns about restoring the backup data in the future, we are happy to provide you with a guide on how to do so.

How to Restore

All backed-up files are stored on your disk. You can select the specific file you need and proceed with the restore process. 

To restore a backup, follow these steps:

First, Launch the program and click on the "Recovery" button.

Second, click on "Browse..." to access all the backup files and select the one you want to restore.

Third, choose a new recovery location or opt to restore to the original location. Once you have made your decision, click the "Proceed" button to initiate the recovery process.

By following these steps, you can easily back up multiple computers to a single hard drive and protect your important data from loss or corruption. When needed, you can effortlessly restore it. 

With a reliable backup strategy in place, you can have peace of mind knowing that your data is secure and easily recoverable whenever necessary. EaseUS Todo Backup Enterprise perfectly meets your needs.

Conclusion:

In today's digital age, many of us have multiple computers in our homes or offices, each containing important files, photos, and documents. To safeguard against data loss, it is essential to have a dependable backup system in place. One practical approach to backing up multiple computers is to utilize a single external hard drive. By consolidating all your backups onto one device, you can efficiently manage and access your data without the complexity of managing multiple backup drives. Consider exploring EaseUS Todo Backup Enterprise as a solution to help you achieve your backup objectives.

How to Backup Multiple Computers to One Hard Drive FAQs

If you have additional questions, the following FAQs may be helpful.

1.Can I back up multiple computers to one hard drive?
Any external drive can backup as many computers as there is space on the external drive, through any number of ways.

2.Can two computers access the same external hard drive?
You can link a single external hard drive to two or more computers that are on the same network. This allows you to access the drive from either computer, and it allows you and your employees to share documents to improve productivity.

3.How to share drives between two computers?
Select the Start button, then select Settings > Network & internet , and on the right side, select Sharing options. Under Private, select Turn on Network discovery and Turn on file and printer sharing. Under All Networks, select Turn off password protected sharing.

4.Can you use a LaCie hard drive on multiple computers?
Yes. The LaCie Fuel is formatted as exFAT which is accessible on both a Mac and a PC. You may reformat it in MacOS to HFS+ format by following the instructions at Can I reformat LaCie Fuel to a MacOS Extended (HFS+) file system?