There is free software on your computer if you have Window’s XP, Vista, etc. All Operating Systems (OS) give you the option to backup your files. Computer backup software is extra for those of us who hold thousands of files on our hard drives. It is important to remove files when they are not being used, as the files will consume the Random Access Memory (RAM), and the computer hard drive, which makes your computer processing speed slow. There is computer backup software out there, but what they don’t tell you is that you can save money by backing up your files to discs, tapes, or zip. There are other sources that allow you to backup data also, which these are, extensions or drives that could cost you your data. Your best recourse is to backup your files on a non-Internet connected computer. This way you know your files will be there when you need them. NEVER, connect to the Internet on the computer that you have your files stored on. If you cannot afford two computers, computer backup software comes with Vista, Windows, and other operating systems. All you need is tapes, zip, disks, etc. You can find bargains online for computer backup software also.