Data Backup

[jw6o9]

I would like to backup my data to and external drive (flash), just in case the worst ever happens.

What's the best way to do this?

Thanks for the help.

[holvoetn]

Hotsync to palm Desktop, copy the complete folder under PalmDesktop folder tree which resembles your hotsyncID to Flash drive.
That's about the best you can do I think ...

Alternatively you could also export all 4 PIMs from within PalmDesktop to more readable formats (csv, bak, ... whatever). Makes an eventual transition easier yet adds to the workload when doing the backup.

[jw6o9]

holvoetn -

I wish I was smart enough to know what you're talking about. Can you dumb it down for me?

Thanks!

[holvoetn]

Part 1:
on my desktop PalmDesktop is installed under C:\Program Files\PalmOne.
Under that is a folder called HolvoeN, thats sort of my hotsyncID. THAT folder I would copy aside to have all my data.

Part 2:
Open PalmDesktop, select e.g. Datebook.
Then File, Export, choose a name and save.
Repeat for Todos, Memo and Address.

These files can be imported should you start again from a scratch installation. This can also serve to ADD your data to an existing installation.

I hope this is more clear ? If not, give me a shout

[jw6o9]

Got it, thanks!