>>One thing I know for sure is this will never happen again, and then I won't have to worry about such decisions. There are going to be multiple forms of backup, including DVDs (Ghost) and offsite storage in the event of fire or burglary.
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>There are only 2 types of people:
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>- True Believers in backup
>- Those who are about to become True Believers
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>;-)

The disappointing part is I already was a true believer, running an automated backup program every night. What I have learned is my approach was not sophisticated enough, with enough layers of redundancy.

All I want to do is use the PC, not have an extra hat on my desk to play security administrator all the time. Sadly, no longer possible.