Introduction
Data entered in VT Transaction+ is stored on the data file* you created and saved to your PC. VT Software has no access to this data file.
When you create this file, you are asked to save it in a folder on your PC. It is recommended to choose a folder in a cloud storage drive (e.g., Dropbox) on your PC. If you do not have one, you can set one up as shown at Sharing a data file on a cloud drive.
Cloud drive services enable you to recover an earlier version of a file (e.g., 30 days for the free version of DropBox), in the event of loss or corruption of the file.
It should be noted however, that storing a data file on a cloud storage service is not a substitute for a proper backup process. Therefore you should also make regular backup copies of the file as shown below, and save the backup copies in a separate location.
*ending in .vtr for VT Transaction+, and .vcb for VT Cash Book
•To an external hard drive or USB memory stick: connect the drive to your PC and select File > Backup to Removable Drive.
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•To a drive/folder listed on your PC (including a network drive): select File > Backup to Any Drive/Folder and select the desired drive/folder.
The back up commands create a copy of the data file in the selected drive/folder.
If you cannot recover an earlier version of the file from your cloud service (for example, because it is over 30 days old), having a secondary measure of backed up files will enable you to restore from a backup copy instead. To restore a data file from a backup copy, select File > Restore and select the drive containing the back up copy.
