Is Your Computer Backed Up?

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Hi everyone,

My PC crashed a few weeks ago. They were able to recover files, but they had to put a new Operating System on it.

There are a lot of things to reconnect to as I have found out and its a hassle.

Adobe Indesign that I use to create my books for publishing had to be re-installed so I lost all my presets that I used so I am thumbing my way through that so I can get back to the business of business.

This is the 2nd time since 1996 that this has happened. The first time, I had already transitioned to another PC so the crash basically didn't impact me.

Live and learn.

Being prepared as possible can alleviate a lot or heartburn. :-)

To Our Success!

Mel Waller

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I'm sorry that your computer crashed but it's good that it recovered your files. My laptop itself crashed two months ago and deleted everything to a point that it
had to reset back to default. I still can't believe it. I can't wait to save up on another laptop.

Myra 💜

Thanks for sharing Myra!

Mel

Hello Mel,

I'm sorry to hear that your computer crashed, that's not good. At least your files were recoverable.

It is important to have a backup solution. I backup to a cloud and an external hard drive. We never know when things will go wrong.

Even when we purchase a new computer, it takes time to put everything on there that we use.

Have a great day.

Roy

Thanks for sharing Roy!

Mel

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Hi Roy,

I signed up for Sync on the cloud and moving my files there. :-)

Mel

Good morning Mel,

That's good, I'm sure there are many platforms out there, where we can backup files. I must admit I have not heard of Sync. I hope it all goes well for you, Mel! At least you're all backed up now.

Have a great weekend.

Roy

Thanks Roy!

Mel

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Thanks for the heads-up, Mel.

Blessed Be

JD

You are most welcome Jay!

Mel

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This is a timely warning for all of us, Mel. I back up my computer in two places and I still worry about it.
Jim.

Thanks Jim!

Mel

I don't know if you have memorial day over there, but if so, enjoy it.
JIm

Thanks Jim!

I am from the USA so yes they have it. It can be enjoyed anywhere in the world.

They have no actual holiday here in the Philippines for this.

Mel

Hi Mel,

A great reminder to all of us how fragile our information can be when the correct steps aren't taken.

Years ago to fight malware and viruses I would reset my computer to out of the box repartitioning the entire drive, and as you mentioned would periodically transfer files onto flash drives. Then I got to where I don't reinstall those folders often and if I need them I go to one of the flash drives and find it on the flash drive, hah hah.

I've long considered learning Linux so if Microsoft OS gives up the ghost I can still access much of the stuff using Linux.

I'm glad you were able to recover your files. My first experience with a virus when I was a newb cost me everything.

Regards,

Jason

Thanks for sharing Jason!

Mel

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