Backup Help: How to Easily Backup Files to CD or DVD

[kimhquilt]

Can someone please walk me through the back up process. This makes me really nervous. I would like to get my back up to go directly to a CD or DVD. Please someone walk me through the process!!

 

[jenniferp417]

Short answer: it can't go directly to a CD. You have to create the CD from files you choose... it's not an automatic thing.Go to Staples, Office Max, whatever, and ask for the cheapest "thumb drive" they have... it's a little thumb-sized drive that plugs into your computer. It's ideal for backups and it CAN be automatic.Also, I have cable internet, so it's always connected - I use a program called Mozy (mozy.com) that backs up files over the internet. They're password-protected - no one can actually view them online. There's plenty of free storage space... I backup my P3 files and other things that are just irreplaceable... then even if something happens to my computer (like it's stolen) or my house burns down, the files are still safe.

 

[kimhquilt]

Awesome thanks sooooo much. I have a thumb drive and I just backed up my data. I feel so much better now!!

 

[jenniferp417]

Good! I love backups. You can never have too many, in my opinion.

 

[lizcooks4u]

mozy.com

Short answer: it can't go directly to a CD. You have to create the CD from files you choose... it's not an automatic thing.

Go to Staples, Office Max, whatever, and ask for the cheapest "thumb drive" they have... it's a little thumb-sized drive that plugs into your computer. It's ideal for backups and it CAN be automatic.

Also, I have cable internet, so it's always connected - I use a program called Mozy (mozy.com) that backs up files over the internet. They're password-protected - no one can actually view them online. There's plenty of free storage space... I backup my P3 files and other things that are just irreplaceable... then even if something happens to my computer (like it's stolen) or my house burns down, the files are still safe.

does mozy.com cost anything?? Maybe I can say you referred me and you can get something??

liz