How often do you backup your computer system?

[Goingitalone]

Time to be truthful! So, how often do you really backup your computer system? The majority of us know that we should at least backup on a daily basis, depending upon the type of business, but do we really abide by those guidelines?

There is an argument to suggest that inadequate backup procedures could be deemed negligent and potentially leave website owners open to legal action. What you think about that?

 

[JBurgessXXX]

Honestly, I didn't think about backing up my computer until I experienced a hard drive crash. I lost all the files I had there (many years of photos and docs and more stuff). Now I do it monthly, but well, sometimes I forget.

 

[Needhelp]

Personally I think you should backup your systems at least once a week or more frequently if you are more active. The cost of potentially losing files and information going back years could be huge.

 

[lookingforadvice]

Surely backup services come as part of your hosting package? If not then I think you need to question whether you are with the right hosting company.

 

[Business Upside]

If a computer is used regularly and documents and data are altered regularly then a backup should be made at least once a week.

 

[Deniel0]

If you can, at least once a week. These backups can either be done manually or automatically. The best way to avoid forgetting to back up your device and files is to do it automatically. By the way, Windows 10 has an automated tool that backs up your device and files that you just need to set up to get it running.

 

[Mintlo]

Surely backup services come as part of your hosting package? If not then I think you need to question whether you are with the right hosting company.

Unfortunately hosting companies can suffer hardware failures or disasters that might cause data loss. See... reuters.com/article/us-france-ovh-fire-idUSKBN2B20NU

It is also known for hosting companies to terminate accounts without notice and delete all files/backups should their T&Cs be broken for any infractions. You would be surprised about what could land you in trouble.

The advice is to also hold a copy of your backup elsewhere too, for better resilience.

 

[ssadchyk]

it's faster just to load cloud services.

 

[pearsonandpearson]

Honestly, I didn't think about backing up my computer until I experienced a hard drive crash. I lost all the files I had there (many years of photos and docs and more stuff). Now I do it monthly, but well, sometimes I forget.

sad experience, but it's great that now you are doing it monthly

 

[martinwayne]

Thanks all members for this discussion.

 

[Brandon Kooper]

I backup my computer system once a week to ensure that I don't lose any important data in case of a system failure or other unforeseen issues.

 

[Adam NN]

Not very often, usually only important data, it is copied and updated in several places at the same time so that if something happens to one place, there is always access to another.

 

[Chloe25]

I used to backup Monthly.