Many users are accustomed to storing files in OneDrive to protect data security. However, as time accumulates, more and more files will be stored in OneDrive, so that the space used is insufficient. Many users want to schedule a weekly backup to OneDrive to save space.
How to Schedule A Weekly Backup to OneDrive
To set a weekly backup to OneDrive, you can try Task Scheduler. It is a Windows built-in utility that can schedule a task to run automatically at a specific time or event. You can use it to set a weekly schedule to back up files to OneDrive.
1. Press the Windows +R keys together to open Run. Then, type taskschd.msc and click OK to continue.
2. Under the Task Scheduler (Local) part in the Actions tab, find the Create Task… option.
3. Give a name to the task under the General tab.
4. Go to the Triggers tab, and click New… to set the scheduled backup.
5. Check the Weekly option and check the day you want to perform the backup. Then click OK.
Suggestion: Run MiniTool ShadowMaker for Local Backup
OneDrive is a cloud storage and as time accumulates, more and more files will be stored in OneDrive. You can consider setting a weekly local backup for your data. What’s more, it requires a stable Internet connection to upload files you want to back up, while local backup doesn’t need it.
MiniTool ShadowMaker is a piece of PC backup software that supports backing up your local files, Windows operating system, selected partitions, and the whole disk in Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7. This free tool is also capable of backing up files even when they are in use. Besides, it allows you to perform the increment backup automatically to save your time and space.
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1. Launch MiniTool ShadowMaker on your Windows device and click Keep Trial to enter its main interface.
2. On the Backup page, click SOURCE > Folders and Files to choose the files you want to protect. As for the destination path, go to DESTINATION. Here, an external hard drive or a USB drive is highly recommended.
3. To set a scheduled backup, click Options in the lower right corner > toggle on Schedule Settings > choose Weekly, and select a time point. Then, OK.
4. At last, click Back Up Now to start the backup task.
Final Words
The above content shows how to schedule a weekly backup to OneDrive. You can also try MiniTool ShadowMaker for local backup. I hope that this post will be useful to you.
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Having been an editor at MiniTool since graduating college as an English major, Daisy specializes in writing about data backups, disk cloning, and file syncing as well as general computer knowledge and issues. In her free time, Daisy enjoys running and going with friends to the amusement park.