At 03:35 PM 10/8/1998 -0400, you wrote: >In a message dated 98-10-07 23:19:55 EDT, you write: > ><< Is it necessary to delete the backup ZIP file each time a backup is done? >>> > >Why not rename the backup zip file (fambu1.zip fambu2.zip fambu3.zip etc) >rather than delete it? It is good to keep several different backup zip files >of your data in case you discover a problem with either an individual record >within the data base (sometimes I accidentally wipe out a date, for example) >or with the entire database. I no longer have any problem with backups using the latest version (2.32 I think) in windows 98, it always asks on exiting the program if I want to back up, and does so if I say yes. However, the above may be a good idea for versions 3 or so. That is, in the initial setup, and subsequently, a user should be able to specify how many back up editions they would like to use. The system could then rotate and keep more than one version. Some other software applications, like Quicken, does this. Since I have other backup means for important and frequently changed files, my present response would be one. As you can see, the cautious (i.e. experienced) user may wish for more. My happiness level has often been marred by having one too few or too old a back up!