Good for: Anyone whose files live on one computer and nowhere else.
About 15 minutes, then the first backup runs on its own
Step by step
One step at a time. Press Done when you have finished each one, and the next appears. If your screen looks a little different, look for the button the step names.
Step 1 of 8
Step 1
Sign up
Press the Get IDrive button and choose a plan with enough space for your computers. Personal plans cover several computers and phones in one account.
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