How To Back Up Your Data To The Server(4:24) If you watch the video and you do not see your "C" drive, here is a quick fix... When you open My Computer, click in the Address bar (just below the back and forward buttons). This will highlight the words "My Computer". You can then type: c:\ The window will refresh showing the contents of your "C" drive. You can then continue following along in the video by selecting the "Documents and Settings" folder. Backups are something that should occur frequently.A backup can be undertaken hourly, daily, weekly, monthly. The interval you choose should be considered in direct relationship to the importance (or value) of the data files. Embedded in your files is your time and talent. These are assets that are far too valuable to lose.