Microsoft has an excellent article about backing up and recovering computer data at http://www.microsoft.com/athome/setup/backupdata.aspx. Since Wayne and I have had two laptops to "die" within the past couple of months, having a backup has particular importance. I have the fourth edition of the textbook backed up in four places.
It is important to understand what files or folders that need to be backed up. For example, while it may be common sense to back up My Documents or Documents folder, what about email or other files? I use Respondus and StudyMate Author. The files that I create with those two programs are stored in the Programs folder, not the Documents folder. Likewise, email is not stored in the Documents folder. The truth to having an effective back up is like the saying - "the Devil is in the details."
It is important to understand what files or folders that need to be backed up. For example, while it may be common sense to back up My Documents or Documents folder, what about email or other files? I use Respondus and StudyMate Author. The files that I create with those two programs are stored in the Programs folder, not the Documents folder. Likewise, email is not stored in the Documents folder. The truth to having an effective back up is like the saying - "the Devil is in the details."
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