Paint Shop Pro version 7 has many different features with many different files. The locations of each of files are explained below. Note that Paint Shop Pro is almost unique in that you can define up to three different locations for each of these features. This is most cool.

Tubes - A picture tube is a way to create repeating graphics with different images. For example, you could create a tube of 20 different butterflies. Each time you clicked tube you would get a random butterfly image added to your graphic. You can create your own tubes and you can download tubes from internet. They are stored, by default, in following location.

C:Program FilesJasc Software IncPaint Shop Pro 7Tubes

Patterns - A pattern is an image which is used to create strokes or fills. By default, patterns are stored here.

C:Program FilesJasc Software IncPaint Shop Pro 7Patterns

Textures - A texture defines three dimensional characteristics of a two-dimensional graphics. For example, you could define a crumpled piece of paper or a stucco surface. Textures are stored here:

C:Program FilesJasc Software IncPaint Shop Pro 7Textures

Gradients - A gradient defines degree of changes in colors. They are stored in this location by default:

C:Program FilesJasc Software IncPaint Shop Pro 7Gradients

Brushes - These allow you to define brush tips. They are stored in this location by default.

C:Program FilesJasc Software IncPaint Shop Pro 7Brushes

In order to back up your system, you will need a backup device. Some people use Zip or Jazz drives, others use tape drives, write able CD drives, or other removable cartridge systems. I know it sounds expensive, but compared with cost of losing your valuable data forever, each of these is cheap.

I've found that best all-around product for backup is Backup Exec. This product requires a tape drive, as do most other third-party backup solutions. Backup Exec is preferred because it can be made totally automatic and is one of top-rated products industry-wide. If you want to back up to other media, though, you'll do best to stick with backup software that comes with media.

An important fact that I've noticed about backup is that you have to make it a part of your normal routine. Even if you have automated backups set up and working perfectly, you must check them constantly. If you don't you will find yourself without a backup when you need it most! My advice is to try restoring files from your backup occasionally when you don't need it so you are ready and are sure you have good backups when you do need them.