[Barry_Rau]

Originally Posted by Mikey

John,

Any clarification re: me being able to save those settings inside those programs would be much appreciated. Last, What back-up program do you recommend & why?

Hey Mikey,

you may want to try to grab any related registry keys (also see if there some config files that can be saved (kind of like the way to backup your MS Reader activation settings on PPC)

Cheers
Barry

[Barry_Rau]

Originally Posted by Mikey

John,

Any clarification re: me being able to save those settings inside those programs would be much appreciated. Last, What back-up program do you recommend & why?

Hey Mikey,

you may want to try to grab any related registry keys (also see if there some config files that can be saved (kind of like the way to backup your MS Reader activation settings on PPC)

Cheers
Barry

[Zagleft1]

A tip I would offer, based on reading many threads on many sites and their ultimate resolution, would be a simple: Don't Fear The Soft Reset . I just get a sense that there are quite a few users who seem to think that this is a major, risky step into the unknown when it really is no big deal at all and can clean up many short term problems. :wink:

[Oreocat]

As already mentioned, I keep a folder on my cf & sd cards called Hard Reset, and in it are all the cabs and exe files I need in case the backup doesn't work, which has happened

However, I also keep a simple text file in it with all codes needed in case I do need to hard reset. Simple enough to update it, and if makes it very easy to be up and going again shortly

[marisa8184]

Keep a PPC Diary/log for each device.

It's surprising sometimes when you have problems and don't know where to look for the solution, that you can totally forget that interesting little peice of beta software you installed briefly, and then decided to get rid of (or so you thought). Or that little reg tweak you read about on a forum and now can't remember where/how etc which made all the difference to your setup.

[Brad Adrian]

Originally Posted by Zagleft1

Don't Fear The Soft Reset.

Likewise, Don't Fear Demo Software. There have been many, many times that I've read about an application here with mild interest, installed the demo and then found out that it's much cooler than I had first thought.

You don't necessarily want to install everything you come across, but you'll never know how useful a program might be until you try it. Just make sure you've got a recent backup first.

[kcwester]

Before I do a hard reset I write down what programs I have installed on my card so I don't install the program in a different location than I want. This has saved me many hours of work. Thanks.

[kcwester]

Oops-I forgot my favorite. I go to IE and go to Menu-Tools-Options-memory and delete files. It is amazing how much space this frees up.

[rdrose61]

Originally Posted by Oreocat

As already mentioned, I keep a folder on my cf & sd cards called Hard Reset, and in it are all the cabs and exe files I need in case the backup doesn't work, which has happened

However, I also keep a simple text file in it with all codes needed in case I do need to hard reset. Simple enough to update it, and if makes it very easy to be up and going again shortly

Like Oreocat and Barry_Rau, I keep cabs of my essential apps in a Backup folder on SD. Additionally, I keep my license codes in a ListPro (one of the cabs) file also on the SD. Additionally, I keep a copy of my Start Menu in the Backup folder. Saves a lot of time cleaning up after reinstalling.

Similarly, I have a Customize folder on my SD. This is were I keep extra "tweaking" files that I copy to the main memory when I make app UI changes i.e. PocketInformant and iLauncher icons and themes for Today or other apps like PocketBreeze.

[Mikey]

Would it be possible for someone to break down further, with screenshots of how to back up & restore a Pocket PC? I have used the Backup software that came on the Axim x50v but when I went to restore, it could not find any files to restore. I don't understand what a CAB file is or where it might be found.

I understand how to use most of Pocket Informant, PocketBible3, PocketQuicken 2.5, ListPro Professional, & E-Wallet but I don't understand most of what's been discussed in this post. I wish someone would break it down a bit further for guys like myself. I don't need help with "press the little green button" to answer phone calls as was discussed at length in my latest issue of PocketPCMagazine but I do need help with how to back up the settings, etc. in Pocket Informant so that when I do have to hard reset it, I can quickly get it back to 100% on category colors, fonts, etc. Thanks, Mike

[mtnmedic]

I have to agree with several people who've answered here about BACKING UP. That is by far the MOST valuable tip for anything having to do with computing. Period. Save your stuff to a folder on your hard drive. Save your stuff on a different SD card. Whatever it takes.

Another "MVT" would be to get a screen protector. One step further...DO get a protective case right away! You WILL drop your device. It's not a matter of "if" but "when." Don't worry about finding the "perfect" case now. Go get SOMETHING-better than nothing. Then work on finding the case that suits you best.

Probably another great "MVT" is to become involved with and READ USER FORUMS for your device. There are several great sites out there, like this one dedicated to hand-held devices. IT PAYS to learn from other people's trials, tribulations, mistakes, experiments, etc. ! And any input you provide along the way helps other people getting started with a new device or wanting to do something with an old one.