Here’s a Quick way to Backup your Computer Online
Doing a regular PC backup of your important files is something we should all be doing but most of us procrastinate on.Of course, we’re all none the wiser until everything is lost in a computer crash.
In this article I speak from personal experience, so trust me when I say there is no better time then right now to get started with an online computer backup, and that’s where we’ll start in this article.
Starting the Process
Backing up your computer online is the least painful way of ensuring your important files are saved some where else besides your hard drive.You don’t need any media such as USB drives, external hard drives, or blank DVDs.All of your important files and folders are kept securely on an online storage server for a small monthly fee until you might need to access it because of data loss.
To start you’ll want to visit Mozy backup, one of the top online backup services available, they offer a free trial to get you going.After you’ve completed sign up you’ll be prompted to download the Mozy software. This application will help you choose your files and folders for backup as well as upload the data to the backup location online.
Which Files and Folders Should I Backup?
Most backup programs online, including Mozy Home Backup, select your My Documents folder as the default backup files and folders.Most documents will be in your My Documents folder, you should also add in any system settings files, and your email folders and address book.
As well as any software you may have purchased online and downloaded.
Is that it?
Once files are selected for backup all that’s left is to start the initial backup process in the Mozy application and you’re done. You’re finished.The initial backup you do will take some time, it’s dependent on your Internet connection and exactly how many files and folders you’re uploading.
Of course the good news is that once the initial backup is complete that’s it. Those files won’t need to be uploaded again unless their updated or modified in some way.The only files that will be added frequently to your backup set will be those that are modified or added to the folders you have selected to backup.
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