Backing up computer files

[netibiza]

How can I make copies of everything on my computer including photos? My nero isn't working so don't think I can make a cd. What is a memory stick, could I use one of them? Easy explanations please.

[ChuckFickens]

if you have XP or vista you don't need nero to make CDs, just right click on the files or folders you want to put on CD and select send to > cd drive

A memory stick is a small device with memory in it that you plug into a usb port and then shows as another drive in my computer so you can copy files to it. very useful for transferring things, not really suited for backups.

[chas2008]

its probably easier than a CD, just plugs into a USB port, obviously it depends on the size you buy, but you can just drag and drop everything into it....

[BillySugger]

..but USB drives can fail hence Chuck's point about saving to CD or DVD

[Ethel]

You can copy to cd in exactly the same way as you copy to memory stick - it is no more difficult

[netibiza]

but I can't find a cd drive.