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PC help: Backup and recovery

Move your data easily between PCs

If you've had your PC a long time, the prospect of switching all your files, folders and data seamlessly and safely may be daunting. We show you how easy it is

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Manually backing up my files is a chore. Is there a better way?

Saving a copy of all your work can be tedious. We've found a program that will back up your work every few minutes, without you having to do anything

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Transfer your data to a new PC

It’s easy to copy all your important files onto a new computer when you upgrade

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Keep files safe with online storage from Strato

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Is it possible to back up multiple emails in Outlook Express?

Learn how to save multiple emails at the same time in Outlook Express by dragging and dropping them into a Windows Explorer window

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How to restore previous versions of files if they've been overwritten

We explain how Windows 7 can restore an older version of a document. And for older versions of Windows, Dropbox offers a useful service to restore files

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How can I permanently delete files from my computer's hard disk?

Even though you think you have completely deleted your files from your PC's Recycle bin, they can sometimes be retrieved. We show you how to do it

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Free versus paid: backup software

Keep your data safe with reliable backup software

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Use System Restore to return a failed PC to a working state

Windows System Restore can help you to easily roll back time to make a sick PC work again. Here we explain how it works and why you should be using it

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A Windows backup of system files and settings.

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