Tips for a successful backup
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Number backup discs before inserting them into the optical drive.
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Store personal files in the Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos libraries, and back up these
folders periodically.
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Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your
settings. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to re-enter your preferences.
To create a screen shot:
1. Display the screen you want to save.
2. Copy the screen image:
To copy only the active window, press alt+prt sc.
To copy the entire screen, press prt sc.
3. Open a word-processing document or graphics editing program, and then select Edit > Paste.
The screen image is added to the document.
4. Save and print the document.
What you need to know
● You can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a flash drive, a network
drive, or discs.
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Connect the computer to AC power during backups.
● Allow enough time for the backup. Depending on files sizes, it may take more than an hour.
● Verify the amount of free space on your backup storage device before you back up.
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You should back up:
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Before adding or changing software or hardware.
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Before the computer is repaired or restored.
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On a regular schedule to be sure you have recent copies of personal information.
◦ After you add many files—for example, if you saved videos from a birthday party.
◦ Before using antivirus software to remove a malicious program.
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After adding information that is hard to replace, such as pictures, videos, music, project
files, or data records.
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