“Being restricted to one backup and incrementals is not really a good idea. You should have older backups as well as the current one.” AskWoody

: If your backup_previous.zip is stored on the same drive as the original data, a hardware failure will destroy both.

Do you prefer (external drives) or cloud services ?

: A popular free option for those who want the simplicity of a .zip format but with automatic scheduling to prevent the "previous" version from becoming outdated. Potential Risks

: Relying on proprietary tools bundled with external drives (like WD Backup ) is risky, as many have been discontinued in favor of cloud-based solutions. Community Perspectives

Based on technical trends and general community feedback regarding this "manual backup" method: ⚡ The "80% Solution"

: Often cited for its ability to handle full, incremental, or differential backups manually at a user's discretion.