Hello Group, Maybe Jack or Neal could post a list of the files that need to be backed up (fully qualified). Then it would be easy to create a simple macro to copy those files to the users destination of choice.
Thanks Paul - n1pd On Dec 31, 2009, at 8:29 AM, Crownhaven wrote: > In the DXBase help files regarding back-ups, Jack has listed quite a few > files in addition to the log and ref files. I wonder if anyone has any > comment on these additional files??????? > > Happy New Year........ > > Steve, N4JQQ > > [email protected] wrote: >> I use the usb memory stick here and Ive finally got in the habit of backing >> up my stuff at least every 2 weeks and I try to do every week. I always back >> up my log and ref files before i make any changes as Ive lost some contacts >> by messing around !.. As far as my other programs go there isnt anything >> here on this machine thats too important . The only thing I cant stand to >> loose is my DxBase stuff.. >> Dave N8DC >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "David VE3VID" <[email protected]> >> To: [email protected] >> Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 1:32:58 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern >> Subject: Re: [Dxbase] Backup backup backup (KISS) >> >> >> In my mind the simplest and easiest method is the best. Lets not forget, the >> thread is about DXbase backup, not protecting your whole hard drive. >> Accessory programs - unnecessary. My old method: hunt & peck for the 14 or >> 15 critical files - too time consuming. MS-Backup: gimme a break :) >> >> >> >> Solution: Use a USB memory stick. Navigate to your DXbase folder; >> Right-click on the folder, there will be an option "send to USB Memory". >> Just copy the whole folder.....easy. USB2.0 protocol will do it in under >> 30seconds >> >> >> >> Want a little more security over your data, have 2 USB drives and alternate >> between them each time you do a backup. >> >> >> >> IMHO...........keep it simple, cheers >> >> >> >> David >> >> >> >> VE3VID Located in rural Canada >> Solar power. Wood heat. >> Mosley tribander @ 22m >> 2element delta-quad on 40m >> Lots of space for dipoles, >> bears and wolves......73 >> >> >> >> >> >> >>> From: [email protected] >>> CC: [email protected] >>> Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:20:07 -0600 >>> Subject: Re: [Dxbase] Backup backup backup >>> >>> My son tells me that there is a real nice way of keeping your computer >>> backed up. It is called RAID. He tells me that if you know how, you can set >>> up a second drive and it will be a complete duplicate of your boot drive. >>> If the C drive goes down, then the Raid drive takes over and boots up. This >>> seems to me to be much better than a backup or mirror, because if you lose >>> your drive you are still in business. I saw a WD 500 Gig drive for about >>> $50...now I have got to get some smart guy to set up the RAID for me. >>> >>> Yes I understand if you get a lightning strike you may lose both drives but >>> there is always some risk in life isn't there. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] >>> [mailto:[email protected]] >>> On Behalf Of Peter Dougherty >>> Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 6:56 PM >>> To: 'Neal Campbell'; 'FireBrick' >>> Cc: 'DXBase List' >>> Subject: Re: [Dxbase] Backup backup backup >>> >>> Great minds, eh! I hadn't seen your reply when I posted my message with the >>> same information! >>> >>> ----------------------------------- >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Peter, >>> W2IRT >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [email protected] >>> [mailto:[email protected]] >>> On Behalf Of Neal Campbell >>> Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 7:50 PM >>> To: FireBrick >>> Cc: DXBase List >>> Subject: Re: [Dxbase] Backup backup backup >>> >>> I do not know how many of you are aware of a very nice program/service >>> called Dropbox. The software sets up a folder on your hard drive and >>> anything you put in it is file transferred to the Dropbox servers in the >>> background. Any computer you install the program on (and it can handle >>> Windows and Mac OS X systems) will get a copy of that folder. Its amazingly >>> quick. I can drop a file (or update a file in the dropbox folder), walk >>> downstairs and its already there on my computers downstairs. >>> >>> You get 2 GB of storage free (I believe) which is one humongous logfile! >>> >>> Give it a try, I use it to back up almost everything (including the source >>> code for DXBase!) >>> >>> >>> Neal Campbell >>> Abroham Neal Software >>> www.abrohamnealsoftware.com >>> (540) 242 0911 >>> >>> Amateur Radio: K3NC >>> Blog: http://www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/blog/ >>> DXBase bug reports: email to [email protected] >>> Abroham Neal forums: http:/www.abrohamnealsoftware.com/community/ >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 6:07 PM, FireBrick <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> >>>> I know it's too late to help you...but the best thing you can ever do.... >>>> backup your .mdb files. >>>> >>>> And DXBase has a way to do it for you.... >>>> >>>> Got to the DXBase Program group >>>> Select the DXB Utility option >>>> Select File Backup from the left side choices. >>>> >>>> I use a stick drive J:\DXBASE >>>> You want to save all your .mdb files... >>>> >>>> It isn't hard, but you must do it manualy. >>>> I tried to have Windows Scheduler but didn't seem to work right. >>>> >>>> Now there are some cheap even free, automatic offsite backup systems. >>>> >>>> Trust me, I've lost my stuff, backups saved my ...butt! >>>> >>>> ---------------------------------------------------------- >>>> Why is it that when you're driving and looking for an address, you turn >>>> down >>>> the volume on the radio? >>>> ---------------------------------------------------------- >>>> TOWER/WEBCAMS and Weather Page >>>> @ http://hhweather.webhop.org >>>> >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> Dxbase mailing list >>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dxbase >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>> Post: mailto:[email protected] >>>> >>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>>> >>>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> Dxbase mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dxbase >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:[email protected] >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> >>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> Dxbase mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dxbase >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:[email protected] >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> Dxbase mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dxbase >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:[email protected] >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> >> >> _________________________________________________________________ >> Windows Live: Make it easier for your friends to see what you’re up to on >> Facebook. >> http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9691816 >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Dxbase mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dxbase >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[email protected] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Dxbase mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dxbase >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[email protected] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ > Dxbase mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dxbase > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Dxbase mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dxbase Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
