- 1). Identify the files you want to backup. Many important and personal files are contained in the "My Documents" folder. You should also scan through the C drive to look for any miscellaneous files you want to backup.
- 2). Put all the files you want to save into one place, separating data files into one folder and grouping other files into folders as you see fit.
- 3). Go into any programs that have information not saved in external files and export the data. Such programs might include an e-mail program with addresses. You will have to open the program and export the e-mail addresses and any saved e-mails. When exporting, save the files into the data folder.
- 4). Copy all the data to another drive. You can also copy it to a CD or DVD or online folder.
- 5). Get all of the serial numbers and licensing keys for your software so you can reinstall the software that's on your C drive. Find all of the software CDs and make backup copies.
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