User Guide

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BACKUPS
It is highly recommended that you back up your data directory on a regular basis.
These can then be used to restore GSS Store in case of serious PC failure, resulting in
data loss. To back up the data directory you can use one of many backup utilities like
Microsoft Backup, which comes with all copies of Microsoft Windows.
To backup your data with Backup follow these simple steps, we've assumed that GSS
Store is installed in the default directory:
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To launch Microsoft Backup you need to select it from Start Menu >All Programs >
Accessories > System Tools > Backup.
Once Backup has loaded select “Next” to continue the backup wizard.
Select “Back up files and settings” and click on Next.
Select “Let me choose what to back up” and click “Next”.
From “Items to back up” select drive C.
Double click on the “GSS” folder.
Double click on the “GSS” subfolder.
Click in the little box to the left of the “Data” folder a check mark should appear in the
box.
Click on the Next button.
Choose a place to save the back up. (e.g. A:\)
Enter a name in the box (e.g. GSS Store_08-3-03).
Click on “Finish” to start the backup.
This will then create a backup of your data directory. Remember floppy disks should be
kept away from direct sunlight and magnetic fields i.e. speakers.
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