Backing+Up+Files

// If your home or school computer doesn’t turn on tomorrow or your flash drive doesn’t let you open a file again, how many important files would you lose? How many hours would it take to recreate some of your lists/activities/lesson plans? Some files may be irreplaceable. // // **It's important to develop a routine of backing up your files so you aren't inconvenienced in the event of a malfunction**. //

What is my Z: drive?
It is a storage place on the network that is backed up every night. While everyone has a Z: drive, users can only view the files on his her/own Z: drive.

ONLY **MSD related files** can be saved on our network. The Z: drive is not to be used to store your personal files such as music, pictures, etc. If you wish to maintain backups of those files, save them externally (flash drive, cd, etc.). This storage area is your **primary location to back up MSD files** you deem important. This will ensure if a computer failure was to happen your MSD files would be saved. The MSD technology department will not be retrieving files that are saved locally (on the computer hard drive itself).

Where can I access my Z: drive?
Your Z: drive can be accessed via anywhere in the district as long **as you are logged into the machine with your Methacton username and password**. You cannot access the Z: drive from home.

How do I access my Z: drive?
There are many ways to locate it. Your Z: drive is located within "My Computer." Remember, you must be logged into the machine with your Methacton username and password.

How do I backup my school files to the network (Z: drive)?
Copy and paste is all it takes to back up your school information. It's simple and can take as little as one minute!
 * 1) Navigate to the folder that you want to back up (i.e. "ELA lessons")
 * 2) Right-click on the folder and select "Copy."
 * 3) Open "My Computer." Right-click on the Z: drive (where you're saving your files to) and select "Paste." Your files have been backed up!
 * 4) To double check, open the drive that you copied your files to. You should find your files in that drive as well as in the original spot.

//*You can back up multiple folders at a time. Hold down the "shift" key while selecting consecutive folders or hold down the "control" key while selecting important folders that are scattered throughout.// //**If you have more than 2.5 GB of files, you will exceed the storage space on the Z: drive. In that case, you will need to back up to a flash drive, cd, or other storage device.//

How do I backup my Favorites?
1. Open **Internet Explorer**. 2. Click on "**File**" --> "**Import and export**" (NOTE: If "File" doesn't show up, hit the "alt" button and it will appear) 3. Select "**Export to a file**." 4. Choose "**Favorites**." 5. The next screen states, "Select the folder that you want to export your favorites from." Click "**Next**." 6. Click "**Browse**" to find a location to save your favorites. To locate your Z: drive, click on "My Computer." You can change the file name if you wish - otherwise, it will be called "bookmark.htm." 7. Click "**Export**" and you're finished!

***Note** **: When you receive your reimaged laptop, you can** __import**__ your Favorites following the above steps 1, 2, and replacing "import to a file" for step 3.

Resource:
Frequently Asked Questions About Backing Up Information - from Microsoft