Premiere Elements - Backiup

[Steve__K]

Which specific Premier Elements files should I backup? A number of projects have been created,

Thanks,

[John T Smith]

What I do (Windows 10)

Drive C for Windows and all programs

Drive F for project and output files (I always output to ISO before writing to DVD)

Drive G for video and picture input files... a different folder for each project

Every time I start a project I set my project and work files to F:\Adobe
(F is MY drive for temporary files, your drive letter may be different)
I work in EXPERT view to be able to control every aspect of my project
Click EDIT and then PREFERENCES and then SCRATCHDISKS
I set every one of the options to F:\Adobe
PrE then automatically creates sub-folders as needed
F:\Adobe\Adobe Premiere Elements Audio Previews
F:\Adobe\Adobe Premiere Elements Captured Audio
F:\Adobe\Adobe Premiere Elements Captured Video
F:\Adobe\Adobe Premiere Elements Video Previews
F:\Adobe\Encoded Files
F:\Adobe\Layouts
F:\Adobe\Peak Files

When I am done with a project I copy the project file and source folder to a folder in a 'bare' Sata drive in an external dock

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-External-docking-station-drives/dp/B00U8KSLA8/

[Peru Bob]

Backup the project files and the media files.

The preview files will be recreated if needed when the backup project file is opened.

[Bill Sprague]

There is a choice in the File menu called Project Archiver.  It may accomplish what you want.  Within the function there are options for what you want to include.  

That said, I don't use it.  Instead I make a dedicated folder for each project.  I put copies of source media in it along with the project files and scratch disks.   Because I use a fast SSD, it optimizes performance but also makes backups or copies easy.   I can simply copy the entire folder to any backup media.  

[Ann Bens]

As Bob pointed out.

Project files and media files (preferable to a different drive)