Backing up Files and Folders

Unlike hardware, data can never be properly replaced; it can only be protected against loss. However, unlike your hard drive, data can be easily duplicated. By creating backups of important data on a timely basis, you ensure that most of your data will not be lost. It is critical that you create backup copies of all important data, documents, and programs on your hard drive so that you have some protection if catastrophe strikes.

The Backup program copies groups of files or folders from your hard drive to a tape backup or floppy disk.

• Put your floppy disk in drive A:
• Point at the "Start" button and click.
• Select "Programs".
• Select "Accessories".
• Select "System Tools".
• Select and click on "Backup".
  

• Select the C: drive where your data files are stored.
• Click on the C: drive to see a list of folders on the hard drive.
• Select the "My Documents" folder and check off the box.
  
• Clicking on the "My Documents" folder will display all the files in the folder.
• There will be an option to select individual files or you can select the entire folder. You should Backup Everything.
• Click on "Next Step" when you have completed choosing files to backup.
• Select and click on the "3 1/2 Floppy A:" as the destination for the backup.
• Click on "Start Backup".
  

The backup program wants a name for your set of backup files.

• Type in a name for the backup set in the box and click on the "OK" box when finished.
  Give the file set a name that will help recognize the data.

The program will display a window showing the progress of the backup.
There may be a need for multiple disks to complete the backup.

• Click the "OK" button when the operation is complete.
  
  Remember to:
• Label the disks
• Number the disks
• Date the disks
  

The Restore program copies groups of files or folders back from your floppy disk to your hard drive.
You should be keeping your data files in the "My Documents" folder.

• Select the Floppy A: disk that contains the backup file set. The window will show the file set name.
• Click on "Next Step".

The program displays the contents of the backup file set.

• Click on "Start Restore" to copy the contents of the backup file set back to the"My Documents" folder. A window displays the restore progress.
• Click on the "OK" button when the operation is complete.
• Exit the program. Click on the" X".

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