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There are many ways you can lose information on a computer including:

  • Viruses
  • Power surge
  • Theft
  • Accidents (i.e. beverage spill)
  • Sometimes equipment just fails

To prevent data loss, you should:

  • Make regular backup copies of your files
  • Keep them in a separate place

Deciding what to back up is highly personal, therefore, keep the following in mind:

  • Anything you cannot replace easily should be at the top of your list
  • Before you get started, make a checklist of files to back up
  • A backup checklist will also give you a reference list if you need to restore

Some suggestions for what you should backup are:

  • Course work
  • Financial information
  • Digital photographs
  • Software/Music from the Internet
  • Personal projects
  • E-mail address book
  • Microsoft Outlook calendar
  • Web browser bookmarks

 

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