There are three types of backups, data backups, registry backups and system backups. Data backups are the ones most users know about but omit doing, but are sometimes the most important to the user. These are your documents, html files, spreadsheets, jpgs and so on.  The second category is registry backups. The registry holds important system information and is prone to virus attacks that can cause your PC to be unstable or even crash it. You should backup the registry from time to time. The third kind of backup is the system backup. The disk operating system (eg Windows 2000, Unix, Windows XP) is stored on your C drive, and without it the computer will not operate. Always keep the original copy of your operating system so that you can replace it if it becomes corrupted. It is essential that you carry out regular backups of your data and your registry.

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