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What Files in My PC Should I Backup?

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To avoid accidental loss of data due to PC failure, it is good to backup your data frequently.

You might not be sure what files or folders to backup or even where they are located. Here is a Suggested Backup List for your reference.

Suggested Backup List

System Disk (Drive C:)
For Windows
C:\Users\{user}\Desktop
C:\Users\{user}\Favorites
C:\Users\{user}\My Documents
C:\Users\{user}\My Music
C:\Users\{user}\My Pictures
C:\Users\{user}\My Videos
C:\Users\Public\Documents
Data Disk (Drive D:)
User Data Directory
Outlook Data Files *.pst
*.doc
*.xls
*.ppt

Note:

  • The words in RED denotes your user name.

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