Yes, you can purchase many different types of software that can be downloaded very easily for the protection of all your files. There are several websites you can resaerch to see which backup software meets your needs. Here is an example:www.Carbonite.com
By backing up Manually one would have to do it yourself correctly every time "by hand", while automatically you insert your desired settings into Windows or another backup software to do it for you for as long as you want.
You need to set up your backup software so that a backup is automatically performed at the end of each day. Do not leave the settings so that you have to do the backup on your own. This is just an invitation to disaster because you could forget and lose everything when the system crashes. If the settings are right, you will never have to think about backing up your files and they will always be safe.
http://download.cnet.com/windows/backup-software/ This link will give you all of the information that you need to know before you back up your files. You should get a CD when you bought your PC.
If you reinstalled windows without backing up any of your files, then they are gone forever.
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You can find the device on your computer, go into it, and check if your files are there. If they are, it is backing up your stuff.
Yes. They can always be restored from the backup.
"Backing up files is not a new phenomenon to Windows 7. Backing up your files enable you to keep a record of all your important files and information in case your computer crashes, gets a virus, is stolen or any other unfortunate incident."
Yes, it does. If the system crashes, you do not have to recreate all the files.
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If you don't mind losing all of your files then yes, it is ok.
Different file backup websites offer different services. Some sites offer faster uploading of files, some are easier to use than others, and others automatically transfer files to an external hard drive as well as backing them up online.