A crucial misstep for some is they put in their backup media and the virus wipes it out and they don't have the other copy to save the day. Even a nickel CDR could suffice.
As to photos, one only need to find the .JPG files and copy them as well from Explorer. Since this is your machine, you need to know where you put them.
Bob
I am using a 2GB flash memory for backup. I am able to send financial info to backup but have not figured out how to backup digital photos. Does anyone have a suggestion of how or a resource I can use to find out how to do it?
I am using XP. I use Picasa2 and still have a Camedia progran as well.

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