Creating backups, or copies, of your files will allow you to restore your data in case the original is compromised by a virus or other computer problem. Your UWF-provided H: and I: drives are backed up regularly, making them a great place to store your work. You can access backups taken up to three weeks ago by following the simple instructions in the KnowledgeBase article, Recovering Lost or Deleted Files from Your H: and I: Drives.
An alternative to your H: and I: drives are CDs, DVDs, or other removable media. Writeable CD-R drives come with most laptop and desktop computers and are an excellent way to backup important files and folders. For ultimate security, you should store these backups in a different location than your computer. When using this method, you should create a schedule and perform a backup of important documents at least once a week.
