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3. Why use AOL File Backup?

AOL File Backup is a premium service that automatically backs up your files and stores them in a secure, remote location. Once you have completed the easy setup process and software installation, AOL automatically performs scheduled backups. Files you have backed up can be retrieved at any time from almost any Internet connection.

Backing up files is easy. First you select the files you want to back up. Then AOL File Backup makes a copy of your selected files and sends the copies to be stored in the AOL Data Center. All the copies are encrypted, and accessible only by using your unique password and answering your Account Security Question. After the initial backup, your newest files and recent changes to files are backed up at every scheduled backup. If you need to retrieve copies of your files, you can simply log onto AOL or go to AOL.com from any online computer to open them.

Compare the ease, convenience and cost of AOL File Backup to other means of backing up files:

Advantages of AOL File Backup

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