Losing all the data on my BlackBerry would not be as bad as having my hard drive die on my laptop but I would hate to input all the information again. And since this is an easy process, we have no excuses not to backup our BlackBerries on a regular basis.

And it takes less than a minute:

1. Start the RIM application “Desktop Manager“. If this is not installed on your PC, find the CD that came with your BlackBerry and install the software
2. Double click on the “Backup and Restore” button.
3. A new window will pop up. Select the “Backup” button.
4. Simply choose a directory where to store your backup file. The Desktop Manager conveniently names the backup file with today’s date.
http://www.blackberryinsight.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/BackupManualSteps1.gif
Follow the 4 easy steps to backup your BlackBerry
That’s it! Your data is now safe and you can lose you BlackBerry without fear.

The Backup process features an interesting option we recommend you use. You can decide when the backup takes place. With this simple scheduling process, you automatically backup your device data every “n” days. Every 7 days look like a good setting.
http://www.blackberryinsight.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/BackupAutoSteps.gif
Automatic Backup Scheduling Options
To access the “Backup and Restore Options” screen, press “Options” button.

hi buddy,
where is the link of the software?
i can't find it.
looking forward to hearing from u.
regards,
zony
Losing all the data on my BlackBerry would not be as bad as having my hard drive die on my laptop but I would hate to input all the information again. And since this is an easy process, we have no excuses not to backup our BlackBerries on a regular basis.

And it takes less than a minute:

1. Start the RIM application “Desktop Manager“. If this is not installed on your PC, find the CD that came with your BlackBerry and install the software
2. Double click on the “Backup and Restore” button.
3. A new window will pop up. Select the “Backup” button.
4. Simply choose a directory where to store your backup file. The Desktop Manager conveniently names the backup file with today’s date.
http://www.blackberryinsight.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/BackupManualSteps1.gif
Follow the 4 easy steps to backup your BlackBerry
That’s it! Your data is now safe and you can lose you BlackBerry without fear.

The Backup process features an interesting option we recommend you use. You can decide when the backup takes place. With this simple scheduling process, you automatically backup your device data every “n” days. Every 7 days look like a good setting.
http://www.blackberryinsight.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/BackupAutoSteps.gif
Automatic Backup Scheduling Options
To access the “Backup and Restore Options” screen, press “Options” button.

You can do it with Blackberry Desktop Manager if you need to download then go here.

http://www.blackberry.com/

Also you may want to - at times - choose the advanced option to selectively backup items.

Reason? In case your close to upgrading your device - especially to a different model (Pearl to Curve) or newer firmware (next 4.5 is major enough); where db's may not be compatible or cause issues. Sure you're Bookmarks, Address Book, email, Speed Dial, etc are fine, but Browser Cache really isn't needed (unless your using BES/MDS browsing in the corporate intranet is very often).

However, this help is VERY VERY worth it! Saves the trouble of loosing contacts that you'll need to save your job on a crucial day when your BB device got stolen or totalled and you're not on BES. Get a new one and sync up and presto, you're all Good.