# Digital Preservation

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## [Can I Legally Download, Redistribute, or Reuse Archived Internet Material?](https://switchboardtechservices.com/guides/copyright-and-reuse-of-archived-internet-material/)

Learn why finding an archived file does not establish reuse rights, and how to check copyright, licenses, public-domain status, fair use, and permissions before sharing or selling it.

## [How Can I Preserve a Website Before It Disappears?](https://switchboardtechservices.com/guides/preserve-a-website-before-it-disappears/)

Preserve valuable web pages with an appropriate capture method, source details, and tested copies before a domain expires or important material changes.

## [How Can I Verify the Authenticity and Origins of an Archived Document?](https://switchboardtechservices.com/guides/verify-an-archived-document/)

Evaluate an archived document by tracing its original publisher and edition, comparing independent copies, checking scan completeness, and using checksums for file integrity—not authorship.

## [How Can I Find Old Software Manuals and Technical Documentation?](https://switchboardtechservices.com/guides/find-old-software-manuals/)

Find discontinued software manuals by matching the exact product and edition, searching publisher and library records, and checking archived scans before relying on them.

## [How Can I Find a Website That Has Disappeared from the Internet?](https://switchboardtechservices.com/guides/find-a-website-that-disappeared/)

Follow the original URL through redirects, web archives, old links, and preserved references to recover missing pages while recognizing incomplete captures.

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