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Even computer novices know that files should be saved to help prevent them from being lost and so that they can easily be found when needed. But if you don t also back up your files, all that time you spent saving them isn t going to help you find anything if-and when-your computer decides to go on strike.

In this article, I ll explain the basics of backups and show you how to use the Backup and Restore feature in Windows 7 and in Windows Vista. You ll also learn how to back up Microsoft Outlook 2007 and Outlook 2010 email so that even if your hard drive crashes suddenly, you ve still got access to the email you need. Creating and implementing a backup plan now can save a lot of frustration in the future.
Why backups are importantFiles can be lost from your computer in any number of ways-you might accidentally delete a file, or a virus might wipe one out. You can also have a complete hard drive failure. When a hard drive dies an untimely death, it s kind of like having your house burn down. Important personal items are usually gone forever-family photos, significant documents, downloaded music, and more.
Thankfully it s a really simple process these days to back up your content to a second, separate location. By doing so, your files can be protected against viruses or complete computer failure. This makes it easy to retrieve and place them on a new hard drive and get going again.

Today, there are many options for backing up your content. You don t need any sophisticated equipment-you can use CDs, DVDs, external hard drives, flash drives, network drives, or even online storage like Windows Live SkyDrive. It might be a good idea to back up your data to multiple places. For example, you might choose to back up your content onto both an external hard drive and to an online storage site.

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Learn about the cloud and how you can use applications like Mesh and SkyDrive to store your files.
Don't become a victim of data loss backup regularly
External hard drives make great backup devices as they offer larger capacities than flash drives or DC/DVD ROMs.

However because of the vulnerable state of a mechanical device it would be recommended to have data stored on multiple drives.
USB Flash Drives make good temporary storage devices primarily for data transfer rather than a backup device.
CD - DVD ROM is still a great backup media but for documents and photo's  However some disks last longer than others, a great rule of thumb is silver 3 years and gold 30 years.
Solid State Drives are fast becoming the best choice because they don't have any mechanical parts therefore the failure rate decreases greatly, making them a great choice for backups.
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