[h=3]Preventing Lost WorkWhile the
Document Recovery task pane and
AutoRecover are helpful
tools, it's in your best interest to do everything you can to prevent lost work.
Save your work periodically and before you close a file. This is the best protection against losing work.
Backup your work. Backup is the process of copying files so they will be
saved in the case of computer failure or other problem. Many computers come
with basic backup software, but you can also buy backup software. Since some
files are more important than others, choose a backup schedule that works best
for you. For example, weekly backup may be adequate for the latest family
newsletter, but you may want to run a daily backup for that 10-page paper
due next week.