Restore data files

 

To restore data files that you have previously backed up, pick File from the main screen and then Restore data files.  Then insert the diskette or CD with the data files and click on the drive letter for the diskette or CD.

 

The program will then show you the date and size of the files on the diskette or CD

 

If you are sure you want to restore those data files, then click on the Restore button.

 

NOTE:  Any data files currently on your hard drive in the selected folder will be written over (erased.)  So if you do not want to erase the data currently on your hard drive, you must select a new or empty folder before doing the restore.  To make a new empty folder, go to the main screen and pick File, Open database and type a new folder name at the bottom and pick Create.  The main screen will then show 0 names and 0 families.  Then you can restore the data files from the diskette or CD to that new folder without writing over your current database.

 

If you also copied the text files or picture files to a diskette or CD using the BK backup routine, then you can also restore  those files from the diskette or CD back to the correct folder on your hard drive.