This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Janet_Parmer Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.software.computer/8.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I totally agree with this post. However read all the information that you can about the external hard drive you want to purchase. I recently lost over thirty years of research and picture when I took an external hard drive to Michigan with me to show things to family members. I did not know that that perticular type of drive was not ment to be moved often, no matter how well it was packed. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.