Monday, May 14, 2007

What Should I Back Up from My Computer?

What files should I back up from my computer? Seems to be the first question I get asked when I start talking to a client about backing up important files from their computer.

The rule of thumb I use is the answer of three questions;
  1. Is there any legal papers and files are on my computer?
  2. Is there any personal pictures and documents would be irreplaceable?
  3. Do you have and files and programs would paralyze your work or life if they were lost?
Any files or programs listed included in the answer to the three questions are files that need to be on some media like memory stick to external hard drive and kept in a safe location.

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