Specifications

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Verify the amount of free space on your backup storage device before you back up.
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You should back up:
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Before adding or changing software or hardware.
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Before the computer is repaired or restored.
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On a regular schedule to be sure you have recent copies of personal information.
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After you add many files—for example, if you saved videos from a birthday party.
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Before using antivirus software to remove a malicious program.
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After adding information that is hard to replace, such as pictures, videos, music, project files,
or data records.
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