A simple guide to computer backup

Take my computer for example I store many of my most valued pictures on my computer if my hard drive were to crash I would hate to lose all those precious memories. This is why I back up all my personal data including my pictures anytime I add new items that are important.

The first step in data backup is deciding what you are going to use to backup your computer. This could be by way of a CD/DVD, USB flash drive, additional hard drive, or website. I personally prefer using either a flash drive or CD/DVD so I will walk you through the process of using both of these methods.

Next consider what you will be backing up it could be pictures personal documents maybe a school project whatever the case go through your files and folders to make sure you account for everything you want to put on either your USB drive or CD/DVD. If your data is scattered throughout your computer I suggest first creating a folder called back up or something to that effect that will house all this data while you prepare to put it on your back up device. You can do this by going to your my documents folder or really any location you chose within your computer and selecting either organize if running Vista or file for other OS types and create new folder. This will create a new folder that is highlighted. If you click your mouse into the text box of the folder you can rename it.