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Virus Wreaks Havoc

Reader Stories: The Time(s) I Forgot to Back Up

From jmbcoins

When was the last time I backed up?

This past Sunday. I never go more than 7 days without a back up.

What happened?

About 10 years ago, I got infected with a virus that corrupted or destroyed most files on my PC. Pictures were not a big issue back then, but I did lose all our financial/checking account information. This involved my wife rekeying over two months worth of transactions from the paper records. It was a real "marriage building" experience. :)

Lessons Learned

  • You betcha! And my marriage is a lot stronger now!!

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