Keep PC Safe

It is important any computer user to remember to always back up their data. Although

technology is continuously improving, hard drives still fail and data is still lost. They operate at

high speeds, spinning at around 7200 rpm. There are many things that can happen to a hard

drive that can result in irreparable damage.

Because of the nature of all storage devices, it is important to back up any important data you

may have. There are many ways you can unintentionally lose information on a computer. A

power surge, lightning, fire or equipment failure can all cause data loss.

If you regularly make backup copies of your files and keep them in a separate place, you can

easily get at least of your information back in the event something happens to the originals on

your computer.

There are several programs that handle regular backups of your hard drive. Windows XP

includes its own Backup Wizard. Whatever program you choose, you should be able to set it to

copy the essential portions of your hard drive at a set time, usually in the middle of the night

when nobody is using the computer.