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How to Back Up Files Using Hotmail Skydrive

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Hotmail SkyDrive is a cloud-based storage service that allows you to store and access files from anywhere with an internet connection. SkyDrive offers a simple and easy way to backup your files, ensuring that you always have access to them even if your computer crashes or is stolen. Here's how to back up files using Hotmail SkyDrive:

1. Log in to your Hotmail account and go to the SkyDrive website.

2. Click on the "Upload" button on the top menu bar.

3. Select the files you want to back up by clicking on the "Choose File" button.

4. You can select multiple files by holding down the "Ctrl" key while clicking on the files.

5. After you have selected the files you want to upload, click on the "Upload" button.

6. The files will be uploaded to your SkyDrive account, and you can access them from any computer with internet access.

7. To access your files, log in to your Hotmail account, go to SkyDrive, and click on the files you want to view or download.

8. You can also create folders to organize your files and make it easier to find them later.

9. To create a new folder, click on the "New Folder" button on the top menu bar, give the folder a name, and click "Create."

10. Drag and drop your files into the folder to organize them.

By backing up your files to Hotmail SkyDrive, you can ensure that you always have access to them, no matter where you are or what happens to your computer. Plus, with SkyDrive's free storage space, you can back up a significant amount of data without having to pay any extra fees.