This procedure outlines the steps for backing up files for the majority of software applications used at the college. You may have specific applications that are not addressed by this procedure. Please adapt this procedure to suit your specific needs. It is best to keep all of your data files and folders in a single folder, rather than having your Word documents in the Microsoft Word folder, your Excel documents in the Microsoft Excel folder, etc. When all of your personal files are in one place, you are less likely to forget a file when you back-up your data.
Organization is the key.
Right click empty space on your desktop. The new folder will display automatically on your desktop awaiting a name. Find will list all of your files with these extensions as well as some files that are installed with application software. Select the files you want to backup from the list. Use Find for a new search to look for files that may not have these extension which you want to back up.