How do I back up my data?

There are two important items that you should have backed up to an external source. You should regularly back up your current data and you should also have a back up of your installation file, easetup.exe.

Back up your data

1. Select Back Up Data... from the Accounts menu
2. Select one of the storage locations
• Back up to a Network Folder
• Back up to a CD or DVD with Express Burn
• Back up to a Removable Drive
3. We recommend checking the box for Enable Scheduler, this will help you keep your data back up current
4. Click the Back up Now button

For information on restoring data from a Back Up File, please read: How do I restore my data?

Back Up the Installation File

1. From your local C: drive go to C:\Program Files\NCH Software\ExpressAccounts
2. Make a copy of the ExpressAccounts folder by right-clicking on it and selecting copy from the menu
3. Navigate to a network folder, USB thumb drive, external hard drive or a CD.
4. Copy the folder to the new location by right-clicking and selecting paste from the menu

This is the file you will need to install Express Accounts on a new computer or after a computer crash. This file is important because your registration information only works with the version of software that you purchased.

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