How do I back up my files?

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1. Start Norton 360™ Online, mouse over the Backup section and select Manage Backup Sets.
2. Create your Backup Set by clicking on the dropdown menu next to Backup Set Name and selecting DefaultSet. If you wish to rename it, click the Rename backup set link on the right. To create a new set, click on the Create New Backup Set link.
3. Click on the What tab to select which files you want to backup in this Set (i.e., if you created a Backup Set called Pictures you would put a check mark next to Pictures). Click Save Settings when done.
4. Click on the Where tab to specify where you want to backup your files. The default location C:\, however, if you want to backup your files to an external drive, select that (note: the external drive must be connected to your computer before you run the backup process). Click Save Settings when done.
5. Click on the When tab to select when to run your backup. Click on the dropdown menu and choose between Automatic (Recommended), Weekly, Monthly, or Manual Schedule. Click Save Settings when done.

1. In the Norton 360 main window, click Backup, and then click Run Backup Now.
2. Follow any instructions for performing the backup that Norton 360 provides.
For example, if you choose to back up your files to CDs, then Norton 360 asks you to insert a recordable CD.
3. In the Backup window, click Close.