How To Back Up Digital Photos

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There was one advantage to storing photos in a shoebox: you didn't have to worry about a computer crash wiping them out!

To complete this How-To you will need:

A collection of digital photos
And blank CDs or DVDs

Step 1: Open photo folder

If you have Windows XP, open the folder where photos are stored. If the Picture Task area is not showing on the left side, click Tools, then Folder Options.

Tip: Set up a monthly reminder for yourself so you get in the habit of backing up new photos.

Step 2: Choose "Show common tasks in folders"

On the General tab, choose "Show common tasks in folders," then click "Apply" followed by "OK."

Step 3: Highlight the photos

Highlight the pictures you would like to back up, then click on "Copy all items to CD," which is in the Picture Tasks area on the left.

Step 4: Click on the balloon

When the balloon stating "You have files waiting to be written to the CD" appears, click on it to open the window and view your files.

Step 5: Choose "Write these files to CD"

Choose "Write these files to CD."

Step 6: Insert a CD

When prompted, insert a CD, then click "Next." Enter a name, then click "Next" again. Eject the disc when a message appears indicating that burning is complete.

Step 7: Double click on hard drive

For Mac iPhoto, double click on your hard drive. When the window opens, click on "Pictures" in the left hand column, then choose the "iPhoto Library" folder.

Step 8: Drag the iPhoto Library folder to the disc

Drag the iPhoto Library folder onto the blank disc icon on your desktop.

Tip: As an alternative, highlight the iPhoto Library folder, then click on the black and yellow circular symbol on the right hand corner of the window.

Step 9: Insert blank disc

Insert either a blank CD or DVD. When asked to initialize it, give the inserted disc a name.

Step 10: Eject the disc

When a message appears that burning is complete, eject the disc.

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[Noobsrock9]

I understand it's hard to believe, but people really don't know how to do this kind of stuff. They're only trying to help.

[jursamaj]

Look for a real man instead of a fairy tale. :D

[jursamaj]

OK, simple explanation of how to back up your digital photos:

Just like you back up any other file on your computer!

(Oh, and don't assume everybody keeps their pictures in iPhoto...)

[rebeccawilsonx]

or a facebook page to put them all on?

[ruin550]

Meh i just Drag the photos to a dropbox folder

[15caitlin15]

what kind of disc do you put them on the only kind ive ever seen are dvd and music

[15caitlin15]

i know macs just cooler and easier to use:) I always tell people they should just get a mac and theres less viruses out for mac because it hasnt been around as long as the pc which is an added plus:)

[TheBlackmore811]

not usrful

[slygirls09]

thanks!

[anthonym2121]

oh wow it's like 49632784623874623 times easier on a Mac