How to back up Palm Desktop database

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How to Back Up Palm Desktop (v4.1.4 and v6.2) Data

  1. Open Palm Desktop.
  2. Select the View menu and make sure that "Show Private Records" is selected.
  3. Open the Data Type you want to export (IE. Address Book, Datebook, Memos, etc), click File in the top left and select Export.
  4. Make sure that the all records option is selected if available, select a Location for your Export and click Export.
  • Note: You will need repeat these steps for data type in Palm Desktop that you wish to backup.
  • Note: On Step 4, it is best to add a Date to the Export File name for easy filing.


How to Restore Palm Desktop (v4.1.4 and v6.2) Data from an Export

  1. Open Palm Desktop.
  2. Open the Data Type you want to Import (IE. Address Book, Datebook, Memos, etc), click File in the top left and select Import.
  3. Find the exported file from the Back Up steps, select it, and choose Import.
  • Note: You will need repeat these steps for data type in Palm Desktop that you wish to restore.