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Description:	Like any machine with a huge number of components, a computer could theoretically break at any time - whether through physical or water damage, or simply because of a malfunctioning component. More often than not a computer malfunction is caused by buggy or conflicting software. The infamous [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Screen_of_Death blue screen of death] will be familiar to any longtime Windows user. Simply put: '''Do not rely''' on your computer as the sole repository for your data - have a backup on a removable storage medium. Make sure your backup is on a secure (encrypted) medium and is kept in a different physical location (e.g. keeping your backup in the same office as the original, is not a good idea) *Keep handy a [http://www.linuxliveusb.com/ live USB] so as to access your hard disk without having to go through the (malfunctioning) operating system In any case, make sure you have an up-to-date [[I want to ensure that my data is never lost\| backup]] <br />

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Edit a Scenario Task: How can I prevent my computer from malfunctioning