| Filename | Why |
| notes.ini | the basic configuration document for Notes |
| desktop5.dsk | this file contains the configuration of your workspace or “desktop” |
| names.nsf | this is your LOCAL address book, the one that contains all of your personal contacts, location and connection documents |
| any other .nsf | these files would be local copies of databases (i.e. your local mail file replica, your archive files) |