Automatically copy files when a USB drive is inserted

How do I automatically copy files when inserting a USB?

Many people want to automatically copy all files from their hard drive to a specific folder on a USB storage device every time they insert it. While this may seem complicated, there is a solution.

Suggestion: Resort to Windows Backup and Recovery Software

To address this issue, we recommend using the user-friendly professional backup tool from tools – the backup software. It supports various types of backups, cloning, and recovery, with its File Backup feature enabling you to automatically back up and copy files when your USB drive is connected.

Why choose Todo Backup?

1. Backup entire partitions or hard drives
2. Backup specific single files or folders
3. Saving space with compression and exclusion of free space
4. User-friendly interface
5. Full support for Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP

Here's how it would work:

You need to do two things.

It creates an image of the file on the USB drive first.

* Note: You can preview the image, but if you want to edit it, you must copy it elsewhere or use a tool to restore it first. The image will look slightly different because it takes up less space, but its content remains the same.

Second, you need to set a schedule for the backups to occur.

This tool can not only automatically copy files when a USB device is inserted, but also easily copy files from one folder to another.

A step-by-step guide on how to automatically copy files with UTF-8 encoding when connecting a USB drive in the US: 1. **Prepare your files and USB drive** - Make sure the files you want to copy to the USB drive are already on your computer. - Insert the USB drive into your computer's USB port. 2. **Create a batch script** - Open Notepad or any other text editor. - Type the following code (replace `SourceFilePath` with the path of the file or folder you want to copy, and `DestinationPath` with the USB drive letter, typically `F:\` or `G:\`): ``` @echo off copy SourceFilePath DestinationPath ``` - Save the file as `auto_copy.bat`, ensuring the file extension is `.bat`. Choose "All Files" as the save type and save it using UTF-8 encoding. 3. **Configure the batch script to run** - Locate and open the Task Scheduler. - In the left menu, click "Create Basic Task." 4. **Set the task name and description** - In the "Create Basic Task Wizard," enter a task name (like "USB Auto Copy") and description, then click "Next." 5. **Trigger setup** - Choose "When I plug in the device," then click "Next." 6. **Action setup** - Select "Start a program," then click "Next." - In the "Program or Script" field, browse and select the `auto_copy.bat` batch file you just created. - Ensure "Add arguments" and "Start in" fields are empty, then click "Next." 7. **Finish settings** - Review your settings, and if everything looks correct, click "Finish." 8. **Test the setup** - Unplug the USB drive from your computer, then plug it back in. If your settings are correct, the files should be automatically copied to the USB drive. Note: This method applies to Windows operating systems. If you're using macOS or Linux, the steps may differ. Always ensure you regularly back up important data to avoid loss due to unintended actions.

To get your USB drive to automatically back up and copy files as soon as it's plugged into your PC, do the following:

Step 1. To begin the backup, tap on the "Choose what to back up" option.

Step 2: There are four backup categories, Files, Disks, OS, and Emails. Please click on “Files”.

**Step 3.** On the left, you'll see Local and Network files. Expand the folders to locate your backup file.

Step 4: Follow the on-screen instructions to choose where you want to save your backup file.

Click the "Options" button, then navigate to "Backup Options" to set a password for your backup. Next, click "Backup Schedule" to specify when the backup should occur and under what specific events it should initiate. You can also choose from various other options to customize it according to your preferences.

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Step 5: Backups can be stored on a local disk, on an EDS service, or on a network-attached storage (NAS) device.

Step 6: Todo Backup allows users to back up data to third-party cloud storage or to their own cloud storage.

To back up your data to a cloud storage service provided by a third party, choose Local Disk, scroll down, and add a Cloud Device. Then sign in to your account.

You can also use Yandex.Disk. Sign up for a Yandex account, then click “YandexDisk” and log in.

Step 7. Click Backup Now to start the backup process. When it's done, the backup job appears as a card on the left pane. Right-click the backup job for further actions.

"The Ultimate"

Once the scheduled backup task is completed, and Todo Backup has made its first copy of your files to the USB flash drive, you can exit the program and disconnect the USB drive.

The next time the USB is plugged into/connected to your PC, Todo Backup will automatically copy and back up the files.