The Backup Window

This section first describes the Backup window. For step-by-step instructions on creating backup jobs, see Backing Up Files with the Backup Window.

The Backup window gives you quick access to all the backup job options, and includes four main sections.

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Backup Jobs List

The Backup Job list box contains all available backup jobs. If you are creating a new backup job, Untitled appears as the default name. To save a new backup job, click Save from the Job menu.

What to Back Up

Select your backup type and files in the What to back up section.

Two backup types are displayed in the Backup window under What to back up: All Selected Files, and New and Changed Files.

If you choose New and Changed Files, the default setting is differential backup. Use the Options button to change your backup type. See Type Tab for more information and a complete description of each type.

Backup Selection Panes

Backup Exec uses the same drive and file selection methods as Windows. Drives and folders are selected in the All Folders Pane and individual files and folders are selected in the Contents Pane. Select drives and files to back up by clicking the check box next to the item. For more information, see Selection Panes.

Backing up the System State

The System State data is a collection of critical system files and components that can be backed up and restored to your computer. By default, the System State data is automatically selected for backup when the drive containing your Windows System files is selected. Under most circumstances, this will be drive letter C:\.

The following is a list of the System State data components that are automatically backed up when you back up the System State data:

Because of dependencies among the System State components, these components, or files, cannot be individually backed up and restored. When you select to back up or restore the System State data, all of the above components are backed up.

 
  To back up the System State:

Where to Back Up

The drop-down list box in the Where to back up section contains the names of all your backup devices. Your backup device is automatically selected as your backup location. To change your backup location, select another device in the drop-down list box, or select File to back up your files to your hard drive, a network drive, a floppy diskette, or removable media.

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Backing up to File

The File option enables you to back up your data to a file in some custom location, such as a hard disk, a network drive, floppy diskette, or removable media.

The File option does not require that your files are written to media formatted for backup use only. You may want to use the File option if you plan on using backup media for other purposes as well. However, if you use media formatted for backup use only, you can only write backup files to that device.

 
  To back up to a file:

  1. Select File in the drop-down list box in the Backup window.

    A text box and browse button appear below the drop-down list box.

  2. Type a folder and filename in the text box. If you type a filename without an extension, Backup Exec adds a .QIC extension to your file.

    Or,

    Click Browse, select a folder and a file within that folder, then click OK. The path appears in the text box.

How to Back Up

The Backup Job Options dialog box lets you set your backup options, password protect your backup set, and change your backup type. Current option settings are listed above the Options button. For information about backup options, see Backup Options.