Windows: Deciding Which Files to Back Up

The following article discusses which files need to be backed up. There are many ways users lose information on a computer unintentionally. If files are regularly backed up and kept in a separate place, information can be saved. Deciding which files to back up is personal. Files that need to be backed up regularly are those which are tough to replace.

Examples of Files to Backup:

• Bank records and other financial information.
• Software purchased and downloaded from the internet.
• Personal projects.
• E-mail address book.
• Microsoft Outlook calendar.

Referenced from: Microsoft.com.