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I just download the wallet i can make a backup ( this will be a .dat file ) but where can i import this file iff i need to ?

if you are on a windows 7 computer this is the path
C:\Users\youruserername\AppData\Roaming\BitcoinDark
replace yourusername with your computer user name
and the file is wallet.dat

Thanks, been trying to figure this out! I just found the one -qt file.
NB AppData is hidden. Open Explorer and type %AppData% to find it.
A lot happier knowing I can recover my wallet if I need to now.
Out of interest, what's contained in the wallet.dat file, and how often should I backup?

I am not sure if I am correct but backing up your wallet is not necessary if you don't create new receiving address and receiving coins with that new address. So, I think backup is only necessary if you receive coins in a new address. I highly recommend using a strong password to lock your wallet too.

Sure, but what happens if the computer you're running the client on gets stolen or damaged? How do you restore your wallet?

If your PC takes a dump, then you're SOL, so back it up. I usually keep a backed up wallet.dat on two or three different usb sticks just to be safe. Backing up the wallet.dat takes one minute anyway, so it would be silly not to