Files and backup questions

[tonight]

I am going to get some type of backup software that will automaticly backup any files I want to my external hard drive daily or weekly. So I was wondering what files in the ThinkorSwim program files do I need to setup for backup?
Which files are only on my computer and which files are on thinkorswims servers? I know if something happens I can download ThinkorSwim on the internet, But what files in the ThinkorSwim program do I need to backup, so the program setup will be the same if I have a computer problem?
Are all scans, watchlists, Marketwatch, grids, etc. on thinkorswims servers or are they only on my computer setup?
Also was wondering. What if I backup the whole Thinkorswin program folder. Can That be moved to a computer and work and have the whole setup like I have now?
Also any suggestions of a good backup software to do this?

Thanks,

 

[scott69]

I backup the entire C:\thinkorswim directory and all contents of it to a flash drive and SD card every day. I use a shareware program called freecommander for this. It only takes a few seconds, and the executable and the contents of these files can be run as a stand alone version of TOS from any hard drive or flash drive. This directory can also be copied to any computer and will run a copy of your exact setup every time.

As far as scripts, many people here keep actual copies of all their scripts in a separate location such as a spreadsheet or word processing program. I keep all my scripts in a google sheets spreadsheet, with each script as a separate tab. But, all of your scripts, once in TOS, are kept on their servers all the time. I hope this gives you some ideas. Scott

PS, as far as automatic backups of local files and folders, probably the best thing to use is the Windows Drive app, which backs up to the windows cloud. I do not use it, as backing up manually is not a big deal for me. Kind of an end of the day routine.