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It is important that you back up your company data files on a regular basis in case information is accidentally deleted or corrupted. You can then restore your data, if necessary.

You should back up company data within Sage 50. In this way, your company data files and customized forms will be backed up using the Sage 50 format. You can save your Sage 50 backup to a network or other data storage device.

Warning! You should not back up your Sage 50 data using an alternate form of backup. Sage 50 data files are stored in several files on your hard drive or network server and you run the risk of making an incomplete backup using an alternate method.

Select the Reminder check box if you want to be prompted to back up in a specified number of days. If the specified number of days have elapsed since your last Sage 50 backup, Sage 50 displays a reminder message when you close the company or exit the program.
Select the Include company name check box if you want to incorporate your company name in the name of the backup file that Sage 50 creates.
Select the Include archives in the backup check box if you want to include your archived companies in the backup.
Note: This option will be disabled if you do not have any archived companies.

Select the Include attachments in the backup check box if you want to include attachments to records and transactions in your backup. Get more information about Attachments.
Note: This option will be disabled if there are no attachments. Once you add an attachment to a record or transaction, this option will be enabled.

Select the Back Up button to enter or select where you want to save your Sage 50 backup file. If you are not prepared to back up your company data at this time, select Close.

You can also schedule backups to take place automatically. Get more information about Automatic Backup.