It is VERY important to have your database information backed up both internally and externally.

• To backup your database internally (on your computer), see Setting Backup Options.

• To backup your database externally (on a removable source), see the steps below.

To create a database backup to an external source (example: USB drive):

1. Open ALLDATA^® Manage^SM . 

2. Click File >> Backup (or Ctrl+B).
   
   

3. In the Save As window, click Desktop >> Save.
4. Click on OK when the Backup is complete message appears.

5. Insert the memory device that the backup will be copied to.

   • The following example uses a USB memory stick/thumbdrive.

6. From the computer Desktop, locate the manage.scb file.

   • Note: Some computers may just list it as Manage.

7. Right-click over manage.scb  >> Click Send To >> Then choose the drive letter.

   • This example uses Removable Disk (E:).
     

8. The Copying... window will appear and then go away once the database backup is complete.