From: mytbob@cox.nospam.net   
      
   Leonidas Jones wrote:   
   > MetaMorph wrote:   
   >   
   >> Because when Netscape crashed on me the only 2 things that got trashed   
   >> were the bookmarks file and prefs.js   
   >>   Backup the whole profile - fine... Make sure you dont back up Cache   
   >> and Cache.trash etc - they could be large   
   >   
   >   
   > Okay, this is a Netscape group isn't it. ;)   
   >   
   > SeaMonkey now stores its cache data separately from the profile, due to   
   > roaming profiles. However, you are correct, Netscape 7.2 does store its   
   > cache data in the profile folder.   
   >   
   > Clearing the cache periodically is a good idea. Compacting the mail   
   > folders also saves space.   
   >   
   > Although, with the size of modern backup devices, its a pretty minor   
   > point.  I do a full system backup every night.  Do I need to?  Not   
   > really, but its easy to do, fast, and the usb drive has far more then   
   > enough space to hold it all. I then know that, no matter what may be   
   > lost, it can be recovered.   
   >   
   > I've had remarkably little trouble with profile data. I've never lost   
   > bookmarks, lost mail data once through pilot error.  The only times I've   
   > ever had to restore prefs.js was when I was messing around with editing it.   
   >   
   > I have been doing support for Mozilla products for about 3 years now. In   
   > that time, I've helped people who have lost bookmarks, cookies,   
   > passwords, mail, extensions, and other settings.  All of it could be   
   > restored if the profile was backed up.   
   >   
   > Lee   
      
   Precisely HOW does one do a profile backup of NS 7.2?   
   Step-by-step, Please.   
   Bob Williams   
      
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