Copying files to a memory stick (USB)
Advantages
You see the files that you have saved so you know which files were
saved. The file is portable and have access to the files just by
plugging it in. You can edit the files directly to the stick.
Disadvantages
The disk is easy to loose. May not have enough space for the files
you want to save. they are also known to break due to design and
being inserted and removed numerous times.
TIP
If you use this method, Copy the files to another USB device or
another back up method mentioned below. This way if the memory stick
gets lost or broken, you will have the information on another
device. Here is information on USB flash drives.
There are different methods to back up.
Click on them for more information.
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Backing up files to an internal hard drive using backup software
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Backing up files to an external hard drive using backup software
Setting up a mirror raid
Here are other pages that may help you as well.
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IInformation about backing up files in the event the computer crashes
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There is a limit to how many files can be on the root of a drive
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Verify the folder you copied and the folder you pasted the files to are identical in content
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