Did you test your backup?
	What would happen if you lost all your information? Would you loose your business? Isn't it worth finding out if your backups are working? Just because your backup software says you have a successful backup doesn't mean you will be able to have a successful restore! If you already have a backup system then testing could relatively simple.		If you are running multi-user databases like accounting software or specialty databases that are tailored to your business, then I suggest you hire a consultant to coordinate the project. If you don't have a backup routine and your business depends on your computer then please call CompuAid at 650-591-8110.		Testing an already established backup routine can cost as little as $70.00 dollars for a good piece of mind! More complicated routines (mainly networks) will cost more. Is your business worth more than 300.00? Most people would say yes!! Complete turnkey backup solutions can cost as little as 250.00 for a PC (using CD-R,) and 500.00 for a business (using tape or DVD.)

Whether you need to backup one computer or an entire network, Compuaid will find a solution to your needs.

What if that new virus erases your hard drive.

I put this page on my main menu because it is so important. Most people think about backing up but never do it. Do you run a business from your computer. (i.e. QuickBooks, Excel or Word documents, email and address book, etc.) Hard drives are mechanical devices and subject to break down sooner than most any other part (besides fans.) Today's hard drives spin at 10,000RPM... Your car engine would blow up well before that! If that isn't enough... what about viruses! There are many viruses that are programmed to erase your hard drive. Unfortunately the hard drive is also the part that stores all your information (i.e. QuickBooks, Excel or Word documents, email and address book, etc.) Hard drive data recovery can cost over $1,000 and take several days! That cost more that most backup solutions without even considering all the down time.

There are low cost ways to do this. First of all, you might already have a CD-RW in your computer. You don't know how many people I've met who own a CD-RW but don't know how to use it!

This is one of the most economical ways to backup your files. 700MB for a dollar. Even if you don't have CD-RW it might still be the best way. Zip drives are a good way to backup small amounts of data - 250MB.

Corp. Level Backup solutions:

Perhaps your backup needs are on more of the corp level. Perhaps you are on the corp level. Perhaps you are more of the corp nature.

Hardware/software knowledge:

CompuAid understands Veritas and tape loaders. Knowledgeable with DAT. Scheduled maintenance or on-the-fly emergencies... CompuAid can fix you backup dilemma.

Low cost using built-in software and utilities.

If your backups are mission critical then please click here.

If your backups are of a more personal computer nature then click here