Computerized Farm Record Keeping with Quicken® 2003

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Getting Started

Backing Up Your Quicken Data

It is suggested that you have your program set to "Remind after running Quicken" to one time. This setting is shown earlier in this chapter under the GENERAL OPTIONS window, GENERAL tab, Backup section. As you exit the Quicken program you will be prompted to backup your data file from the AUTOMATIC BACKUP window. Click Backup to open the QUICKEN BACKUP window. Your data file name and its location should come up in FILE TO BACK UP and under BACK UP LOCATION, A:\ should be in the blank at the bottom of the screen. These settings will use external 3.5" disks to back up your data.

Is this really necessary? YES!! Although the Quicken program makes an automatic backup copy on your computer's hard drive when you exit, computers sometimes crash, losing all data and programs. A copy of the data on external disks is a safeguard to protect you in case your computer breaks down. It is suggested that you use at least two sets of disks, using one set the first time to back up and the second set the next time to backup. Then use the first set of disks the third time and so on. Quicken 2003 will prompt you to use however many disks are necessary for backing up. Also, if you are entering a lot of data at one time, you might want to backup your data several times while you are working.

To backup your data file without exiting the program, Click File, Click Backup or press [Ctrl+B] to open the QUICKEN BACKUP window. You can also add Backup to the main toolbar (see Setting Up The Main Toolbar above). It only takes one computer crash for you to appreciate the value of backing up your data. Do it frequently!

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