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+====== Microsoft SyncToy ======
 SyncToy 2.1 is a free application that synchronizes files and folders between locations. Typical uses include sharing files, such as photos, with other computers and creating backup copies of files and folders. Here, we will focus on using it to backup your documents to a removable drive (such as a flash drive or SD card).
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 ===== Create a Folder Pair =====
   - Launch SyncToy.
+    - If SyncToy is not in your Start Menu, you will have to find it by going to "My Computer" then browsing to "C:\Program Files\SyncToy 2.1". Right-click the SyncToy application and go to "Send To", then click "Desktop (create shortcut)". You should now be able to launch SyncToy from the desktop.
   - Insert your external media (flash drive, SD card, USB hard drive, or other).
   - Click "Create New Folder Pair" at the bottom of the SyncToy window.
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   - Your folder pair has been synchronized. You should re-run the synchronization process daily to ensure that your backup is fresh.
-===== Video Tutorial =====
+===== Video Guide =====
-This video shows the steps above for creating a folder pair and synchronizing data. It should be playable in Firefox and Chrome. If you're in IE you'll need to download it and play it with VLC Media Player.
+{{video_guides:synctoy_guide.webm | Microsoft SyncToy Guide}}
+====== Restoring Data ======
-[Coming soon...]
+Restoring data backed up with Microsoft SyncToy is the same as [[students:backing_up_data#Restoring_Files|these instructions]].