Backup Basics, David Anders, The Computer Guy

Windows - Backup Basics - Windows

What should I backup? A: Your Windows Boot Drive 1] Your C: Hard Drive as a bootable backup (this is called a Bootable Drive Disk Image). Why should I backup my bootable Hard Drive? If your computer refuses to start Windows, a bootable backup allows you to recover to the last saved bootable backup. Why can’t I just use System Restore to revert to last known good System Backup? This sometimes Does Not Work. Especially, if the problem is a failing Hard Drive, that needs replacing. Why can’t I just use the System Restore CDs or special partition recovery that came with the computer? This will revert the computer as it was out of the box. Your added software will need to be re-installed. Your files and information will be lost, if they are NOT backed up. What should I backup? A: Your Documents and Settings folder 2] Your user’s Documents and Settings is on your Boot Drive C:. Why should I backup my Documents and Settings? If I make a bootable backup in Step 1], they will be backed up. Step 1] is done once, or every 6 months, or after installing new software. It will not be current. What should I backup? A: Your other saved files 3] Your files that are NOT stored in Documents and Settings on your Boot Drive C:. Why wouldn’t my files be in my Documents and Settings? If you save your files to someplace other than your Desktop, your My Documents, your My Music, your My Pictures, or directly into your Docucments and Settings folder - they are NOT in Docucments and Settings. Your files could be loose on Drive C: or on another partition or another drive (either internal or external) Where should I backup? 1] An external hard drive is most common. Another internal hard drive for desktop computers is also common. You can find Today's best deals at DealNews - DealMac - NewEgg Depending on the SIZE of your file collection, an external or additional internal drive is inexpensive - $65 to $100. What size is my file collection? Right click on your Documents and Settings folder and choose Properties in the menu. Where is my Documents and Settings folder? Boot Drive C: > Documents and Settings > [your username] folder (Mine is 2.25Gb today.) 2] A USB flash (thumb) drive may be large enough. May2010 the largest sizes are 32Gb, 64Gb, and 128Gb.. 3] A CD (700Mb) or DVD (4.3Gb) or DVD-DL (8.5Gb) may be large enough for your files. 4] Another computer at your location can be used. 5] A network storage device at your location can work about NAS 6] A neighbor’s or friend’s computer can be used. (If both has a fast internet connection) CrashPlan 7] An internet file storage service. Mozy or Carbonite or SkyDrive with Windows Live Account. What Windows Backup Software should I use? 1] For your boot drive backup to disk image I recommend. Macrium Reflect (FREE) 2] For your documents and files, I recommend GFI Backup (FREE) 3] For your documents and files, another choice is Cobian Backup 9 (free) (FREE) Howto Backup with Cobian This is a Simple Guide for Average Users This is a simple guide, just designed to GET you to backup. I do Data Recovery and sometimes the outcome is sad. I test backup utilities before I recommend them. Reliable, simple, and inexpensive are part of my requirements. The software linked in this article will have reviews and recommendations by users. For Further info, just email me davidanders@gmail.com Mac OS X - Backup Basics - Backup Easy - Mac OS X What should I backup? A: Your OS X Startup Drive 1] Your Startup Drive in a bootable backup (this is called a Bootable Drive Disk Image). Why should I backup my bootable Hard Drive? If your computer refuses to boot, a bootable backup allows you to recover to the last saved bootable backup. Why can’t I just reinstall OS X using the Archive and Install option? Sometimes this Does Not Work. Especially, if the problem is a failing Hard Drive, that needs replacing. Why can’t I just use the System Restore CDs that came with the computer? This will revert the computer as it was out of the box. Your added software will need to be re-installed. Your files and information can be lost, if they are NOT backed up. What should I backup? A: Your User’s folder 2] Your User’s folder on your Startup Drive. Why should I backup my User’s folder? If I make a bootable backup in Step 1], they will be backed up. Step 1] is done once, or every 6 months, or after installing new software. It will not be current. What should I backup? A: Your other saved files 3] Your files that are NOT stored in your User’s folder on your Startup Drive. Why wouldn’t my files be in my User’s Folder? If you save your files to someplace other than your Desktop, your Documents, your Music, your Pictures, or directly into your Startup Drive - they are NOT in your User’s folder. Your files could be loose on another partition or another drive (either internal or external) Where is my User’s folder? Startup Drive > Users Folder > [your username] folder What size is my file collection? Highlight your User’s folder and choose Get Info in the FILE menu. What Mac OSX Backup Software should I use? 1] For your Startup drive backup to disk image I recommend. SuperDuper! (Free or $27 for extra features) 2] For your documents and files, I recommend SilverKeeper (FREE) or ChronoSync ($40) View this document in a web browser for printing Here Start Backing Up Today!! Please. If you found this useful, you can forward it to five friends at the very bottom of this email. You can Unsubscribe from any further Helpful Emails I send at the bottom of this email. Thank you. 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This may indicate a non-responsive DNS server or an invalid DNS configuration. A DNS server converts a name to a numerical IP address, "www.apple.com" to "17.149.160.49", for example. You can connect to an IP address without any delay, because the need for DNS resolution is avoided. Here are four scenarios in which the symptom may occur:

• You have specified two or more DNS servers in the Network preference pane (possibly at the direction of a network administrator or your ISP), but the first server on the list has become non-responsive, or was entered incorrectly. The delay occurs while Mac OS X waits for the first server to respond, then it goes to the next server in your list.  Make sure the addresses are entered correctly. Changing the order of DNS addresses may improve performance. If your network administrator prefers that the primary server be used, you may wish to change back to the original order after the issue is resolved with the primary server.
• Your network may be configured to provide automatic discovery of DNS service, without needing to manually type the DNS server addresses at your computer. If you have manually typed a DNS address that is incorrect or out of date, your computer may wait for the incorrect address to respond (a "timeout") before succeeding at automatic discovery.
• You have not specified a DNS server, and automatic discovery of the service is not provided on your network. In this scenario, you can only connect via an IP address. Web pages do not load at all via a DNS name, such as is described in Using network locations in Mac OS X.

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Easy Common Computer Mistakes

Easy Common Computer Mistakes No Backups (Backing up is the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT thing you can do) [_] Backup of the Startup Drive (This is called drive imaging - and duplicates the entire drive and it’s boot capability) [_] Backup of your user’s folder (This is a backup of your documents, music, and photos) [_] Backup of your external drives (These are typically your files and need to be backed up to another device) [_] Backup of large or complex documents versions as you change them (This is called versioning or incremental) No Monthly Maintenance ( All Operating Systems should be cleaned monthly ) [_] Windows ( CCleaner and Defraggler are simple, fast and free - www.filehippo.com ) [_] Macintosh ( AppleJack and Onyx are fast and free - www.versiontracker.com ) Ignoring Warnings (these things can warn you of imminent failures of hardware or software) [_] Unusual Sounds (especially whines, rythmic clicking, and scraping noises) (fan or harddrive failure) [_] Visual Clues (folder contents take a long time to appear, screens flashes or screen areas are garbled) [_] Error Messages (either in a specific program or the desktop or Finder) Information Loss (write it down in three places, one on a red piece of paper taped to the ceiling) WRITE THESE THINGS DOWN (in three places, one taped to the ceiling) [_] Lose Purchase information -Date, where, when, warranty (warranty is increased with AmEx) [_] Lose my Adminstrator System Login Password (not so easibly recovered or reset) [_] Lose my User’s Password (can be reset by an Admin Account) [_] Lose my email password (contact email provider to reset password) [_] Lose my Facebook, MySpace, other website login passwords (recovered easily) [_] Lose my Serial Numbers for software I did not register or was downlouded. (can be costly) [_] Change my email and have to reregister on some websites that use email for login Knowing my Computer Know the CPU, the CPU speed, RAM, HD size, HD freespace at the least. [_] Windows about my computer utilities System Information for Windows Everest Home [_] Macintosh about my computer Applications folder > Utilities > Apple Profiler [save as] External Mistakes [sorted by how common the mistake is] [_] Losing or loaning Computer or software install CD / DVDs They should be kept in one place, a place very easy to find. Do not loan originals, loan a copy. [_] Using Computer during lightning or wind storm If the power goes out catastrophically, the power surge can damage electronics. Shutting down and unplugging electronic is the safest practice. [_] Turn off your computer using the switch on the power bar. This can damage things. Windows. click Start, choose “Turn Off Computer”, Turn Off. Mac click under Apple Menu, “Shut Down” OR use Power key on keyboard, if you have one. [_] Stretch computer cables too tight or where they can be tripped on This can damage the cable or the port on the computer it is plugged into, especially laptop power ports. [_] Setting liquids within spilling distance of the keyboard and computer Set a stool nearby to keep your coffee cup on. [_] Plug the computer into power strips that spark when you plug things in The power strip is not only inadequate and maybe faulty, but dangerous. (A decent surge protector costs $20 or more) [_] Moving a computer with devices or cables plugged in. Dangling cords can damage the plugs or connectors on the computer or the cables. [_] Fail to label power cubes for each device (nost are not properly labelled) Plugging in the wrong power cube can destroy a device. [_] Set the computer in direct sunlight It can overheat and randomly fail due to heat build up. (it is difficult to diagnose random errors) [_] Allow fans to become clogged with animal hair and debris It can overheat and randomly fail due to heat build up. [_] Vacuum the clogged fans (areas of the country have less static electricity) Vacuums can generate static electricity and damage computers and electronics. (Less danger with plastic vacuum parts). [_] Allow pets or children to walk on the keyboard I have seen inverted screens, and file deletion from random keystrokes. Direct link to this document on the net: http://mim.io/173b2 For more information about this email or subject Common Computer Mistakes Request ©2010 The Computer Guy, Seattle