Backing up an Access Database

I've often been asked "How do I create a backup of my Access database?" Until now, that's been a difficult question to answer. Prior to Access 2003, you would have to manually copy your Access .MDB files into a secure storage location.

That's all changed with Access 2003. In this tutorial, we'll walk through the process of backing up your Access database using the new built-in backup functionality.

The first step is to determine the database you wish to backup.