This message was posted by Steve on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/ultimatebb.php?/topic/3/485/2.html#000016 Rod, Flash drives should only be used as a backup and not a primary source for data. So if a flash drive (or hard drive) goes poof, ka-putt, pop, or fizzle, you still have data on the other drive. Usually flash drives are pretty reliable. I keep all my embroidery stuff on a flash drive and also backup the whole computer once a month since I have a bunch of personal stuff on it as well. I use a Seagate FreeAgent external hard drive for backing up the whole hard drive. This is the one I have http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148354&cm_re=Seagate_FreeAgent-_-22-148-354-_-Product This way I have multiple backup copies. I keep the flash drive in my pocket with me all the time because I use it for work as well so if the house burns down while I'm not home, I still have my embroidery files. Another popular option is online backup if you want to pay $20/month for it. That way your data is always backed up off-site. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================