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|Scenario Task 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:
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*'''Do not rely''' on your computer as the sole repository for your data - have a backup on a removable storage medium.
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*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)
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*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
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In any case, make sure you have an up-to-date [[I want to ensure that my data is never lost| backup]]
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Latest revision as of 15:53, 27 November 2015

Solution- Data Loss
Tools and Services: LinuxLive USB Creator

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 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 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 backup


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Fa/چگونه می‌توانم از بد کار کردن رایانه‌ام پیشگیری کنم؟ How can I prevent my computer from malfunctioning fa 13 March 2016 12:48:02
Ru/Как уберечь компьютер от неисправностей How can I prevent my computer from malfunctioning ru 16 March 2016 15:47:03
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