--- title: 8 [Incorrect] Reasons People Don’t Back Up Their Stuff! description: Make your life easier and share this with relatives and friends who refuse to backup their files! If you are reading this, you are most likely the “family data protector.” (That’s a polite way of saying you are the family geek.) Have you ever had to inform one of those you protect “Sorry, but that file is gone forever!” Or worse “Sorry, but everything on your computer is gone!” Chances are, those people who you brought bad news to probably have heard of computer backup, yet thought it was too hard or not worthwhile. This infographic, in celebration of World Backup Day (March 31), is for them. They really need to have a look. We’re not saying you need to shame them into backing up! (Wink wink.) But perhaps you can tell them that the next time they ask for help recovering something, your first question to them will be “When was the last time you backed up your computer? canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/8-incorrect-reasons-people-dont-back-their-stuff-0/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) # 8 [Incorrect] Reasons People Don’t Back Up Their Stuff! Make your life easier and share this with relatives and friends who refuse to back their files up! [Learn More](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cyber-protect/) [![Image 2: Acronis Editorial Team](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/d85707ae91461544212d39836dc32b42.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/acronis/ "Acronis Editorial Team") [Acronis Editorial Team](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/acronis/) 2 min read Last updated 21 October 2022 Make your life easier and share this with relatives and friends who refuse to back their files up! If you are reading this, you are most likely the “family data protector.” (That’s a polite way of saying you are the family geek.) Have you ever had to say this to one of those you protect: “Sorry, but that file is gone forever!” Or worse: “Sorry, but everything on your computer is gone!” Chances are, those people who you brought this bad news to have indeed heard of computer backup, yet probably thought it was too hard or not worthwhile to actually do it. In celebration of [World Backup Day](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/lp/personal/worldbackupday/), which takes place on March 31, this [infographic](http://download.acronis.com/rc/IG_8_Ways_No_Backup_EN-US-160317.png) is for them. We’re not saying you need to shame them into backing up! (Wink wink.) But perhaps you can tell them that the next time they ask for help recovering something, your first question to them should be: “When was the last time you backed up your computer?" The reasons they give you may be endless! Just take a look at the most common reasons we hear from people that do not backup regularly in the infographic - it also includes tips on how easy it is to overcome them. [Click here to see it](http://download.acronis.com/rc/IG_8_Ways_No_Backup_EN-US-160317.png). Here’s what else Acronis has store for you to celebrate World Backup Day this month 1. Super specials in your geographic regions that include a FREE bonus license of Acronis True Image 2016 with purchase. [Click here for details](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/lp/personal/semwin/). 2, Would you like a little extra cash? Then enter the Acronis World Backup Day Twitter contest (if you are a US resident) and maybe win a $500 American Express Gift Card as grand prize. [Click here for details](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/lp/personal/semwin/). 3. Check out our [YouTube videos about World Backup Day](https://www.youtube.com/user/Acronis/search?query=%22world+backup+day%22) and learn how simple and fast it is to use Acronis to have effective backup to protect your priceless family data. Remember, you are your family’s data protector. Help them understand how easy it is to protect their precious files, photos, documents, and computer setups. And don't forget to celebrate World Backup Day later this month! 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