ActiveWords can automatically back up your data, and you can also create a manual backup whenever you want an extra copy.
Automatic Backups
ActiveWords stores automatic backups here:
C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\ActiveWords\Backups
Automatic backups are turned on by default. To change how often they run, or to turn them off, open Options and go to the Preferences tab. The control is Backup ActiveWords once a, with a menu beside it offering Day, Week, or Month.
AppData and System Backups
The AppData folder is a special Windows folder that is hidden by default. Most backup programs, including Windows Backup, include AppData in the standard backup process. If you regularly back up your Windows data, your ActiveWords data is likely included as part of that larger backup.
Create a Manual Backup
- Right-click the ActiveWords floating icon or system tray icon.
- Select Tools, then Backup.
- Choose the folder where you want to save the backup, then click Save.
Note: In ActiveWords 4 you first had to check Show advanced tools and options on the Preferences tab, then use the Advanced menu. ActiveWords 5 removes that checkbox and the submenu is now called Tools. Backup is available straight away.
