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It is very important to periodically make a copy of the database for backup and restore purposes. It is also recommended prior to installing a software update or upgrade.

1.Make sure that all users are out of FastMaint.

2.Copy the database files FastMaint.mdb and FastMaint.mdw and put the copies in a safe location.

The location of these files depends on the FastMaint edition. Basic and Standard both use the program install directory (usually “c:\Program Files\fastmaint” OR on 64-bit systems “C:\Program Files (x86)\fastmaint”) . However, Professional uses a location specified by the FastMaint.ini file found in the program install directory.

3.If required, again make sure that all users are out of FastMaint, then restore the backups to the original location.