How to create a backup copy of a Homestead web site:

1. Double-Click on "My Computer" on the desktop

2. In the next folder window, double-click on "C-Drive"

3. In the next folder window, double-click on "Program Files"

4. In the next folder window, double-click on "Homestead"

For Homestead Gold/Silver Members:
C:\Program Files\Homestead\Homestead SiteBuilder

For Members who installed SiteBuilder as Homestead Professional Members (prior to 4/15/02):
C:\Program Files\Homestead\Homestead Professional

For Homestead Personal:
C:\Program Files\Homestead\Homestead Personal

5. In the next folder window, double-click on "Homestead Personal"

6. In the next folder window, double-click on "Homesteads"

7. In the next folder window, select or highlight the folder with the web site name

8. On your keyboard, press "Ctrl" and "C" keys at the same time.

9. On your keyboard, press "Ctrl" and "V" keys at the same time. A new folder will appear with "Copy of mywebsite"

Tips:

• Rename the folder with the date of backup
  • example: 112501_backup_mywebsite
• Make periodic backups (e.g. once a month)
• Move backup folders outside of the "Homestead" folder (step#4)