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The most important files are those that users create themselves, like
business records, spreadsheets, manuscripts, and other items that take
much time to create and can be lost in an instant if no other copy
exists. Do not take that risk; make copies of them, and store the
backup disks or tapes in a safe place. Even better, make a second copy
and store that copy at another location (thus protecting against major
disasters such as fires and floods). You can find out all you need
to know about making backups if you go to Start, Programs,
Accessories, System Tools, Backup, and then click on Help.
Unfortunately, the Windows backup utility was not designed to
accommodate the needs of those who want to back up everything
automatically, so you may need to purchase backup application
software. Also, as a practical matter, those with gigabytes of data
will require a rewritable CD drive, a tape drive, or another
high-capacity drive for a full backup. Floppy disks cannot do that job.
While a complete backup, supplemented by regular backups of files as
you change and create them, can be costly, that method is the best
insurance against data disaster. For some, a second hard drive is a
solution or Zip drive.
Don't forget to backup your Internet favorites and Email Address book.
In "Windows\Favorites" and "Windows\Application Data\Address Book"
in Windows Explored C:\ Drive. These file will fit on a floppy disk.
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