Archives for Backup

Mailbox Backup and General PC Health Check

Completed a manual backup of an email mailbox and checked the general health of the computer. The work ensured an additional copy of important mail data was available before further changes were made.

Microsoft 365 Exchange Email Migration

Prepared and completed an email migration to Microsoft 365 Exchange, including a PST backup, DNS changes and mail-flow testing. A new Outlook profile and Microsoft Authenticator were configured, and more than 16GB of existing email was imported into the new mailbox.

Windows PIN Lockout, Disk Check and Backup Maintenance

Resolved a Windows PIN lockout, corrected a disk check error and updated the AOMEI backup configuration. Browser security settings were tightened, crypto-mining protection was enabled and unnecessary startup items were disabled to improve performance.

Bit-defender Repair and OneDrive Storage Reorganization

Repaired a corrupted Bit-defender installation and confirmed printing was working. Files were reorganized into OneDrive, duplicate data was reduced, OneDrive was moved to the larger internal drive and File History was configured on an external disk for local versioned backups.

OneDrive Reorganization and Multi-Layer Backup Setup

Reorganized a large collection of files and reduced unnecessary OneDrive usage, then created external backups, system images and additional local copies. OneDrive was moved from the system drive to a larger internal drive, and File History and AOMEI backup settings were reviewed to provide a more reliable backup arrangement.

OneDrive Storage and Windows Backup Planning

Checked Windows Update, OneDrive and backup status and developed a plan to move OneDrive to a larger internal drive. The aim was to free system-drive space while maintaining a separate local backup on external storage.

PC Storage Assessment and Replacement Recommendation

Investigated a computer that was running out of storage and cleared old backup data to recover space. With business software, OneDrive and Windows consuming most of the small system drive, a replacement PC with substantially more storage was recommended instead of attempting a risky disk upgrade.

Outlook, Mac and Backup Troubleshooting

Investigated intermittent email problems and adjusted Windows so classic Outlook remained the default mail client. A Mac DVD-burning issue and recording equipment were also checked, backup status was confirmed and a separate computer was assessed for a possible RAM upgrade.

Corrupt Outlook PST and Office 365 Repair

Investigated corrupted Outlook PST files, attempted file repair and reinstalled Microsoft Office 365 and Outlook. Backup software was replaced and configured, while additional network-switch and cabling problems were investigated across older computers.

Mac-to-PC Data Transfer and Microsoft 365 Setup

Transferred files between a Mac and Windows PC, then configured Microsoft 365, Outlook and Microsoft accounts. OneDrive was set up as a cloud backup and browser bookmarks were migrated to the new system.