In this video, you will learn about how to create a backup from your MetaTrader platform. Your computer may be infected with virus or you may face problems due to the operating system. In this case, you may want to reinstall the entire operating system. So, it is good to take a backup of important folders like templates and profiles inside your MT4 folder. You can use it once again, when you reinstall the MT4 on your computer.
So, where can you locate these folders. You need to click on your menu items. Look for File, Open Data Folder. Now you have a folder view. Copy template and profiles folders. Also copy indicators and expert advisors from inside the MQL folder. Now paste them in a target folder and you can make a backup in an external storage device. This way you can keep these folders safe and reuse them in the future.