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External Hard Drives With Backup Software

External hard drives are some of the most popular storage devices for backing up your computer's data. They're easy to use, affordable, and can be used to back up all of your computer's data in one fell swoop. Browse the top-ranked list of external hard drives with backup software below along with associated reviews and opinions. 

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  1. 2TB WD My Passport Portable Hard Drive - Black

    SKU: JXTHCCJSCW

    Product Description

    A portable black external hard drive with USB-C connectivity, exFAT formatting, and ransomware-resistant backup software.
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    Your price for this item is $174.99
  2. 1TB WD My Passport Portable Hard Drive - Black

    SKU: JXTHCCJ96H

    Product Description

    A black external hard drive with USB-C, exFAT formatting, cross-device compatibility, and ransomware-resistant backup software.
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    Your price for this item is $154.99
  3. Seagate - 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black

    SKU: J37C5HK2HT

    Product Description

    A portable black external hard drive offering 1TB storage, fast USB 3.0 transfers, and data recovery services.
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    Your price for this item is $150.31
  4. Seagate - One Touch with Password 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black

    SKU: J37C5H4WQ2

    Product Description

    A black portable hard drive featuring 5TB storage, USB 3.0 connectivity, and password-activated hardware encryption.
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    Your price for this item is $235.22
  5. WD - 5TB easystore Portable HDD for Windows, Mac and compatible devices - Black

    SKU: JXTHCCJSFX

    Product Description

    A black portable external HDD with USB-C connectivity, plug-and-play compatibility, and file backup across multiple devices.
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    Your price for this item is $284.99
  6. WD - 2TB easystore Portable HDD for Windows, Mac and compatible devices - Black

    SKU: JXTHCCJSK9

    Great value, plenty of extra storage!

    Product Description

    A black 2TB external hard drive with USB-C connectivity and plug-and-play Windows and Mac compatibility.
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    Your price for this item is $169.99
  7. Toshiba - Canvio Ready 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    SKU: JXWR4QHJYW

    Product Description

    A sleek black portable hard drive with 2TB storage and fast USB 3.0 plug-and-play connectivity.
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    Your price for this item is $158.38
    Save $44
    The previous price was $203.26
  8. WD - My Passport for Mac 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue

    SKU: JXTHCJFHK5

    I have been with Best Buy for many, many years and love to make all of my purchases there for tech products...My original external hard drive was failing and my best friend recommended this one to replace...

    Product Description

    A blue portable external hard drive offering 4TB storage, USB 3.0 connectivity, and password protection.
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    Your price for this item is $254.99
  9. WD - My Passport Ultra 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver

    SKU: JXTHCJFGYX

    Great so far...Transfer speeds work for me when moving data back and forth, and the storage space is great as far as

    Product Description

    A silver portable hard drive offering 1TB storage, fast USB 3.0 transfers, and 256-bit AES encryption.
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    Your price for this item is $169.99

FAQ

Backup software included with external hard drives is a program that helps you automatically copy and store your files, photos, and important data from your computer or device to the hard drive, ensuring your information is safe in case of computer issues or accidental deletion.

Many external hard drives with backup software offer compatibility with both Windows and Mac operating systems. However, it's important to check the product specifications to confirm that the included software supports your preferred platform.

Most external hard drives with backup software require you to install the software on your computer. The installation files are typically preloaded on the drive or available for download from the manufacturer’s website, making setup quick and easy.

Yes, the backup software included with many external hard drives allows you to schedule automatic backups. You can set the software to back up your files at regular intervals, such as daily, weekly, or monthly, for added convenience and peace of mind.

Absolutely. The backup software provided with external hard drives is designed to help you restore files if they are lost or deleted from your computer. You can select specific files or entire folders to recover, making data restoration straightforward and efficient.