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Introducing...
Introducing Backup

Welcome to Backup for Windows.

Backup lets you protect your files by making copies from your hard drive to a mass storage device, such as a tape drive. Backup also includes options that compress and secure your data, track your backed up files, restore lost files, and automate the backup process, quickly and reliably.

If you have not yet configured Backup to use your storage device, see Installing a Storage Device.

To begin backing up your files, see Making a Backup.


 Help Contents

Menu Commands

Keyboard

Option Index

Technical Support

Procedures

Configuration

Installing a Storage Device

Installing a High-Speed Controller

Troubleshooting

Backup

Making a Backup

Selecting Files

Customizing Options

Using Backup Jobs

Automating Backups

Compare

Comparing Files

Selecting Files

Customizing Options

Restore

Restoring Files

Selecting Files

Customizing Options


Menu Commands

Job

Open

Save

Save As

Delete

Select Drive

Deselect Drive

Exit

Catalog

Open

Retrieve

Rebuild

Delete

Tape Tools

Identify

Name Tape

Erase

Security Erase

Format

Delete Volumes

Retension

Verify Data

Utilities

Report Viewer

Backup Manager

Help

Contents

Search for Help On

How to Use Help

Introducing

ReadMe File

About


Using the Keyboard and Mouse
Keyboard

Tab	Moves the selection bar to the next area within a window or dialog box.

Shift-Tab	Moves the selection bar to the previous area within a window or dialog box.

Arrow key	Moves the selection bar to the closest text box or button in the direction of the arrow. Within a text box, use the right and left arrow keys to move the cursor one character to the left or right. Press the up and down arrow keys to move within a list box.

Enter	Activates the selected or default button. The selected or default button has a thick border and a dotted outline around the text on the button.

Spacebar	Selects and deselects check boxes, option buttons, and list items.

Home	Moves the selection bar to the beginning of a list or text box.

End	Moves the selection bar to the end of a list or text box.

PgUp	Moves the selection bar toward the top of a list in window-size increments.

PgDn	Moves the selection bar toward the bottom of a list in window-size increments.

F1	Shows context-sensitive Help.

F10	Activates the menu bar, so that the arrow keys can be used to open menus.

Esc	Cancels the current operation and returns to the previous window.

Hot key	Most words in dialog boxes or menus contain a letter that is underlined. These letters are referred to as "hot keys" and can be used to quickly select program items. To select an item on the screen that contains a hot key, hold down the Alt key and then press the hot key letter. The selection bar will jump to the word containing the hot key letter, and activate the item just as if you had pressed the Enter key.

Alt+ 	Opens and closes drop-down combination and list boxes.


How to Install a Backup Storage Device
Installing a Storage Device

Note:	Before configuring your storage devices, be sure they are connected to your system according to the manufacturer's instructions.

1	If the Configure window is not already open, click the Configure button.

2	Click the Add button.

Devices connected to your computer are automatically located and listed in the Add Devices dialog box.

3	Highlight the device(s) you want to configure and click OK.

Note:	In some cases, usually when a high-speed controller is used, your device may not be detected. Click Manual Add and select your specific device type. For instructions, see Installing a High-Speed Controller.

4	The Compatibility Test dialog box appears. Insert a tape in the drive, then click Start. If your device operates normally during the test, a check mark appears in the devices list indicating that your device is successfully installed.


Installing a High-Speed Controller

1	Click the Configure button to open the Configure window.

2	Click Add.

The No New Devices message appears.

3	Click Manual Add.

4	In the Manual Add Device dialog box, use the drop-down list box to select the type of device you have installed. Click OK.

The Adapter/Controller Configuration dialog box appears.

5	Select the manufacturer of your tape drive from the drop-down list box; (if the manufacturer is not listed, select [Any...]). Notice that the manufacturer's defaults for IRQ level, I/O address, and DMA channel are automatically set in their respective drop-down list boxes. Click OK.

The device should be located.

6	If your device is not located, your card may not be set to the manufacturer's defaults. Look at your adapter card and, using the manual for the card as a reference, write down the card's settings for:

IRQ (Interrupt Request Line, Interrupt Channel, Interrupt Priority)

DMA Channel (DMA, Direct Memory Access)

I/O Address (I/O Base Address, I/O, Address)

Compression DMA (does not apply for some cards)

7	If any of the displayed settings in the Adapter/Controller Configuration dialog box do not match your card's settings, use the drop-down list boxes to change those settings.

8	If your device is still not located, a conflict may exist between the high-speed controller card and another card on your computer. In this case, experiment with changing the DMA, IRQ, and I/O Address settings on the card. Make sure you change the settings in the dialog box each time you change them on the card.

You usually will be able to find a combination of settings that works for your computer. If not, see Troubleshooting.

Note:	In some cases, if you have already installed your high-speed controller card for use with another backup utility, you must remove the previously-installed device drivers from the [386 enh] section of the Windows SYSTEM.INI file before the card can be located.


Technical Support

Tip:	To print this topic, press ALT-F, P.

Most problems can be solved with the on-line Help system or User's Guide. If you have a problem that cannot be solved using Help or the User's Guide, do the following:

Prepare

Write down your exact problem. Include the following information:

1	The version and serial number of your program copy and the version numbers of your operating systems: DOS, Windows, and any additional products.

2	Your computer name and model, as well as the model and manufacturer of any additional hardware (expanded memory boards, special video cards, tape drives, etc.).

3	The wording of any error messages from this program, DOS, Windows, or any other application involved in the problem.

Determine if you can consistently reproduce the problem. Determine if the problem has occurred previously. If the problem is new, determine if you changed your computer configuration recently.

Call

If you have a problem that requires immediate assistance, call Technical Support. The phone number is located on the back cover of the User's Guide. When calling, please call from a phone next to your computer and have your notes ready.


Selecting Files

Read the sections below to learn about various ways to select drives, directories, and files to back up, compare, or restore.

Selection Hierarchy

Three distinct methods of file selection are available. The methods are called Special, Manual, and Automatic. These methods are applied using a selection hierarchy. Special selections always override manual selections, which always override automatic selections. The only exception occurs when you double-click a drive icon. This action overrides all previous manual and automatic selections.

Some of the selection methods have additional hierarchies as well. When you use the manual method, directory selections override file selections. The automatic method, which uses a list of include or exclude statements, is applied from the top of the statement list to the bottom.

Special Selection

You can click the Special button in the Select Files window to exclude files based on their date, attributes, or specific names. Use this feature to reduce backup time and save media by excluding older files, copy-protected files, and system files.

Manual Selection

To select directories or individual files, first click the Select Files button, which opens the Select Files window.

To make specific selections with the mouse, double-click the directory folder or the filename. To undo a manual selection, shown in red, click with both mouse buttons or highlight the folder or filename and select Clear from the File menu. The File and Tree menus also contain other commands that let you manually select directories and files.

Automatic Selection

You can make automatic selections using the Include and Exclude buttons at the bottom of the Select Files window. These buttons let you build a list of up to 50 statements that are applied in top-down order. The statements can contain DOS wild cards so that broad selection or exclusion criteria can be specified. The statements are saved in the current backup job, which can be modified using any text editor or the Include and Exclude buttons.

To add a specific directory or file to the list, highlight it, then click Include or Exclude, click Add, then click Done. Double-clicking a drive icon adds an include statement such as C:\*.* to the top of the list and removes all other statements for that drive. Consequently, this action is treated as an automatic selection.

Selection Status

The selection status of any drive, directory, or file is indicated by a small, square status icon displayed to the left of the item's name. The icon shows if the file is selected and whether it will be backed up, compared, or restored. Some files that are selected may not be backed up because they have not changed since the last backup. When comparing or restoring files, only the files that were backed up using the current catalog file are available for selection.

Empty Directories

When selecting from a catalog during a compare or restore, some directories may be grayed. This means no files in the directory were backed up. All directories are saved during the backup regardless of file selection. This allows the Restore Empty Directories option to recreate the complete directory tree structure of the drive.


Using Backup Jobs

Before you begin a backup, files, settings, and options must be selected. These selections can be stored as backup jobs. You can reuse a saved backup job as many times as you want.

A backup job contains:

♦	Option settings like data verification, compression, and overwrite warnings.

♦	All drive and file selections, both automatic (include, exclude, and special) and manual selections made with the mouse or keyboard.

♦	A schedule if you want to run the backup job at a later time.

You can create an unlimited number of backup jobs. For example, you can make backup jobs to run one time, or create backup jobs for weekly or monthly cycles. You can create different backup jobs for different groups of files or back up all your hard drives.


Automating Backups

You can automate your backups using the features and tools described below:

♦	Command Line Options

Launch your backup with a specific job or backup type and run the program minimized.

♦	Schedules

Set schedules to automatically start backups.

♦	Automation Options

Back up to tape on an unattended computer.

♦	All Files on Drive C:

Use this predefined job for making routine backups.


Scheduling Backup Jobs

Follow these steps to schedule a backup job from the Backup window:

1	Click "Step 4: When to back it up" and select Backup Later.

The Backup Schedule drop-down list box appears.

2	Select one of the five backup cycles from the list.

Off

Once

Weekly Cycle

Monthly Cycle by Day of Week

Monthly Cycle by Day of Month

3	Use the calendar associated with each backup cycle. Specify the time of day to start the backup. You can also set an alarm to remind you when the backup is scheduled to begin.

4	Click "Step 5: Save backup job" when you complete your selections.

You can completely automate the backup process by using schedules and command-line options in combination with your own customized backup procedures.


Off

If you select Off from the Backup Schedule drop-down list, the current job will not be set to run.

You may want to select Off, for example, if you are leaving for vacation and don't want your backup cycles to run while you are away. If your computer is off, or your backup cycle is set to Off and a scheduled backup is missed, you will be notified what backup jobs were missed the next time you start your backup software.


Once

The One-time backup lets you run a backup job one time according to your date and time selections. The following steps show how to schedule a one time backup job:

1	Select the desired month and year by using the arrows in the upper left and right corners of the calendar.

2	Choose the date you want the backup to occur by clicking the number on the calendar.

3	Select the backup type from the pop-up menu that appears when you click the calendar.

All Selected Files

New and Changed Files

No Backup

Note:   During step (1) What to back up of the backup process, the backup type you selected is the default selection for one time backup schedules.

4	Highlight the section of the clock you want to change and use the spin buttons to set the time for the backup to begin. For example, to change the minutes, highlight the minutes portion of the clock and then use the spin buttons to set the time.

5	Click "Step 5: Save backup job" when you complete your backup selections.

6	Select a name from the list or enter a name in the text box.

7	Click OK.

Tip:	You have completed the steps needed to schedule a one-time backup. Don't forget to set the alarm if you want to be reminded when your scheduled backup is about to begin.


Weekly Cycle

The weekly cycle gives you the flexibility to schedule any combination of events you need for the week. The following steps show how to schedule a weekly cycle backup job:

1	Select Weekly Cycle in the Backup Schedule drop-down list.

2	Choose what days you want to schedule a backup. Select a backup type in the drop-down list under each day you want to schedule a backup. Three selections are available:

All Selected Files

New and Changed

No Backup

The file icons, located below the day of the week, represent what backup type you select.

3	Set the time you would like the backup to begin each day. Highlight the section of the clock you need to change and use the spin buttons. Set an "a" for A.M. and a "p" for P.M.

4	Click "Step 5: Save backup job" when you complete your weekly backup selections.

5	Select a name from the list or enter a name in the text box.

6	Click OK.

A popular weekly cycle schedule includes a full backup on Monday and partial backups Tuesday through Friday.

Tip:	You have completed the steps needed to schedule a weekly cycle backup job. Don't forget to set the alarm if you want to be reminded when your scheduled backup is about to begin.


Monthly Cycle by Day of Week

The Monthly Cycle by Day of Week option lets you schedule a backup cycle according to the weekdays of a month; for example, Monday of the first week, Wednesday of the second week, and Friday of the third week. This cycle is ideal if you want backups to run on the same days every month regardless of the dates.

1	Select Monthly Cycle by Day of Week from the Backup Schedule drop-down list.

The calendar displays each week of a month represented by 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and Last.

2	Choose each day you want a backup to occur by clicking the day in the appropriate week. A pop-up box appears for you to choose the backup type:

All Selected Files

New and Changed Files

No Backup

3	Use the Backup Start Times spin buttons to set the times you would like the full backup and partial backups to begin. The boxes to the left of each clock indicate the backup type (full or new and changed) that is selected.

4	Click "Step 5: Save backup job" when you complete your backup selections. You will be prompted to name your job.

5	Select a name from the list or enter the name in the text box.

6	Click OK.


Monthly Cycle by Date
Monthly Cycle by Day of Month

The Monthly Cycle by Day of Month option lets you schedule backup jobs to run on the same dates each month. This cycle is ideal if you want backups to run on the same dates every month regardless of the days.

1	Select Monthly Cycle by Day of Month in the Backup Schedule drop-down list.

2	Choose the dates you want the backup to occur by clicking each number on the calendar. A pop-up box appears for you to choose the backup type:

All Selected Files

New and Changed Files

No Backup

3	Use the Backup Start Times spin buttons to set the times you would like the full backup and any partial backups to begin. The boxes to the left of each clock show the type of backup that will occur.

4	Click "Step 5: Save backup job" when you complete your backup selections.

5	Select a name from the list or enter a name in the text box.

6	Click OK.


No Backup

No backup is scheduled.


Backup Manager

The Backup Manager provides a summary of all your scheduled backup jobs. Use the Backup Manager to make changes to the status of scheduled backups. You can find the Backup Manager in the Utilities menu of the program. See Using the Backup Manger for information.


Report Viewer

The Report Viewer lets you see the details of the report that is created at the end of a backup. You can find the Report Viewer in the Utilities menu of the program.


alarm

You can schedule an alarm message to appear if you want to be reminded when your scheduled backup is about to begin.


Using the Backup Manager

To open the Backup Manager:

♦	Click Utilities in the menu bar and select Backup Manager.

The Backup Manager displays a list containing each scheduled backup job and a calendar. As you highlight a scheduled backup job, the calendar changes to reflect how the backup job is scheduled to run. A checkmark appears next to each backup job scheduled to run.

To run a backup that is not currently scheduled to run:

1	Click the Run check box.

2	Click Save.

To run a scheduled backup immediately:

1	Highlight the backup job you want to run.

2	Click Start Now.

A message box states that you are running the backup job now and asks if you would also like to run it later, as scheduled.

3	Click the option you prefer.

To edit a scheduled backup job:

1	Highlight the backup job you want to edit in the Scheduled Job list.

2	Click Edit.

The backup job's scheduling information appears.

3	Change any incorrect information.

4	Click "Step: 5 Save Backup Job." You will be prompted to name your job.

5	Select a name from the list or enter the name in the text box.

6	Click OK.

Note:	If you select Backup Now or set Backup Schedule to Off, the backup job will not appear in the Backup Manger drop-down list.

If your computer was off and a scheduled backup job was missed, the next time you run the backup program, a message appears showing what backup jobs were missed. You have two options:

♦	Click Run Backup Manager to run the missed backup jobs.

Note:	The missed backup jobs appear in red in the Backup Manager.

Or,

♦	Click Close this Dialog to return to the main window of the backup program.


Using the Report Viewer

To open the Report Viewer:

♦	Click Utilities in the menu bar and select Report Viewer.

The Report Viewer shows a list containing each backup report. The report always begins with the date and time of the backup and the name of the backup job. A report is created at the end of a backup if you select one of the following options:

♦	Options Settings: includes a list of the options selected for the backup.

♦	List of Processed Files: adds a listing of all files included in the backup.

♦	All Error Messages: provides a list of and explanation for all files which could not be backed up.

♦	Summary of Statistics: copies the information generated during the backup to the report.

Note:	The backup must run before you can view the report.


Command-Line Options

Command-line options are useful in automating backup procedures. You can create Program Manager icons for each command-line specification and launch backup procedures by clicking the icons.

Syntax

QBWIN.EXE "All files on drive C:" [/A] [/TF] [/TI] [/TD] [/TC] [/TO] [/M]

Valid Options

/A	Launches a backup immediately with the current settings, as if you had clicked the Start Backup button.

/M	Starts the program minimized.

/TF	Specifies a full backup.

/TI	Specifies an incremental backup.

/TD	Specifies a differential backup.

/TC	Specifies a full copy backup.

/TO	Specifies an incremental copy backup.

Examples

QBWIN.EXE "Vacation Backup" /A /TI

Starts an Incremental backup of the files selected by the Vacation Backup job.

QBWIN.EXE /A

Starts a backup with the settings and selections saved in the job that was last used.

Note:

1	The backup type switches are mutually exclusive.

2	The backup type command-line switches override the backup type that is specified in the job used for the backup.


DEFAULT.SET Job
All Files on Drive C:

You can use a this preconfigured backup job called All Files on Drive C: to implement a weekly backup cycle. This backup job makes a backup of all your files on drive C: using the default settings.

You can change the file selections, options settings, and scheduling information in this file to customize your backup. Choose Open from the Job menu, make your file selections, change the appropriate settings, then select Save from the Job menu.


Customizing Options

You can change the options applied when you back up, compare, or restore files with these steps.

1	Click the Backup, Compare, or Restore button. Options are selected and changed separately for each of these functions.

2	Click "Step 3: How to back it up" and choose from one of the three Options buttons. These buttons optimize all options for either speed or safety, or reset them to default settings.

3	To review what the settings are for the selected preconfigured option, click Customize.

The QuickSet dialog box appears. Below the QuickSet buttons is a comprehensive listing of all available options and their current settings. When you click a QuickSet button, the settings affected by the button are highlighted.

4	To change a specific option, click the Settings button.

The Options dialog box expands, showing a list of Option Categories and the options for the currently highlighted category.

5	Highlight the category for the option you want to change.

6	Change the option and click OK.

Tip:	If you don't know the category for the option you want to change, press the F1 key at the QuickSet dialog box, then click the option in question.


Troubleshooting

If you have problems installing a tape device, or if the tape device you have installed stops operating correctly, here are some steps you can take to eliminate potential causes:

♦	Review the README.TXT file for any information specific to the tape drive installed.

♦	Remove the device from the Configure window by clicking the Remove button, then configure it again by clicking the Add button.

♦	Close all other applications except Windows before starting this program.

♦	Change the current Windows mode from 386 enhanced to standard if you are running Windows 3.1.

♦	Rename your CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files and reboot. If the problem goes away, systematically remove any drivers or environment variables from these files and reboot your computer until you find the line or lines that cause the problem.

♦	If you receive a time-out error and your system uses a micro channel bus, click the Settings button and select a different number from the DMA Channel list.

♦	If your backup performance seems slow, or if your system "freezes," or if you receive an "Invalid DMA channel" error message, click the Settings button in the Configure window and change the DMA Operation to Most Compatible.

♦	Inspect the settings for devices that use high-speed controller or host adapter cards. Make sure the settings match the jumpers on the card and do not conflict with other devices installed on your system.

♦	If you receive "Device Driver Error" messages when installing your device, make sure you have followed the instructions that came with the host adapter or high-speed-controller card. Install the manufacturer's software again, if necessary.

♦	If you experience performance problems, click the Settings button in the Configure window and select a slower Data Transfer Rate.

♦	If you are still unable to resolve your problem, contact Technical Support.


Making a Backup

See Also

Follow these steps to run or schedule a backup.

1	If the Backup window is not already open, click the Backup button.

2	Click the "Step 1: What to back up" button.

3	In the Backup From list box, use the information cursor to review information about your drives. Double-click the drive icons to select the drives to back up. Or click the Select Files button to select individual files. Selection status icons indicate your choices.

4	Select What Files to Back Up. Choose either All Selected Files or New and Changed Files.

5	Select a Backup Type from the drop-down list. Choose Full to back up all the files you have selected.

6	Click the "Step 2: Where to back it up" button.

7	Select a storage device from the Backup To list box.

8	Click the "Step 3: How to back it up" button.

9	Click one of the three backup option buttons for Speed, Safety, or Default. To change individual option settings, click Customize.

10	Click the "Step 4: When to back it up" button.

11	Choose either to Backup Now or Backup Later.

12	If you select Backup Now, click the "Step 5: Start backing it up" button to begin the backup immediately.

Or,

If you select Backup Later, you will see a set of scheduling options. Use these options to create a schedule for the backup to run at a later time. After you have created the schedule for your backup, click the "Step 5: Save backup job" button. Your backup will begin when you scheduled it to start.

The Backup Progress window appears and displays status information as the backup proceeds. An alert box or prompt is displayed whenever you need to take some action, such as inserting another tape.

A dialog appears when the backup is complete.


Selecting Files

Select Backup Files Window

Customizing Options

Option Index

Technical Support


Backup To List Box

Shows storage devices connected to your system. Select the device to use for the current backup by clicking the list button and highlighting the device.


Backup Now

If you select Backup Now, you can click the "Step 5: Start backing it up" button to begin a backup immediately.


Backup Later

If you select Backup Later, you can schedule a backup to run at a later time.


All Selected Files

All the files you have selected will be backed up. Two choices are available: Full and Full Copy.


New and Changed Files

All the files you have selected that are new or changed since the last backup will be backed up. Three choices are available: Differential, Incremental, and Incremental Copy.


Backup From List Box

Displays drives on your computer. Use this list to select the drives to back up. You can back up any number of drives at one time, and save your selections as a backup job for later use.

To display selection details:

Move the cursor to the right of drive icons. When the cursor changes to a question mark, click for drive information.

To select all files on a drive:

Double-click the drive icon with the left mouse button or click with the right to select or deselect all the files on the drive.

An All Files icon appears to the left, which indicates that all files are selected.

To select individual files and directories:

Left-click the drive icon to highlight it, then click the Select Files button.

Tip:	Deselect the drive (remove the All Files icon) before attempting to select individual files.


Select Files (Backup)
Select Files Window (Backup)

See Also

When you click the Select Files button, the Select Backup Files window opens, where you can select specific directories, files, and file types for backup. For an overview of file selection techniques, click Selecting Files. Click the topics below to learn about the controls in the Select Files window.

Directory Pane

File Pane

Drive Icon Bar

File Filter Bar

File Status Line

Include/Exclude Buttons

Special Button

Display Button

File Menu

Tree Menu


Display Options Dialog

Include/Exclude Dialog

Selecting Files

Special Selections Dialog


Drive Icons

Displayed across the top of the Select Backup Files window. The drive icons represent all the drives connected to your system. Click a drive icon to display the directories and files on the drive. Double-click or right click to select all files on a drive.


File Filters

Shows which files are displayed by drive, path, filename, or extension, using standard DOS wildcards such as *.DOC, *.EXE. or *.*. Create file filters by clicking the Display button at the bottom of this window. The file filters line is displayed below the drive icons.


File Status Line

Shows the total number of files on the selected drive and the total number of files currently selected. The file status line is displayed under the directory and the file panes.


Include/Exclude Buttons

Create automatic selections by file type or directory path. A dialog box is displayed where you can make a list of include or exclude statements.

Note:	Special selections always override manual selections, which always override automatic selections.


Special Button

Always excludes files based on special conditions. This prevents the files from being backed-up, even when selected by other means. To learn more about these exclusions, click See Also and choose the Special Selections dialog.

Note:	Special selections always override manual selections, which always override automatic selections.


Display Button

Changes how files appear in the file pane. You can select how files are sorted, what file information is shown, and apply a file filter using wildcards. To learn more about these features, click See Also and choose the Display Options dialog.


Directory Pane

Displays the directory tree of the selected drive. Use the directory pane to open directories and select all files within a directory. Selection status icons show whether a file or directory will be backed up.

If a folder icon is marked with a plus sign, it is collapsed. Click it to expand the tree structure beneath it one level. Click any folder to open it and display the files in the file pane. The folder remains open until you click another one.

If a folder is marked with a minus sign, it is fully expanded. Click it to collapse the tree structure beneath it. The folder remains open, showing its contents in the file pane, until you click another folder.

A folder with neither a plus nor minus sign has no subdirectories.

Click on directory names to highlight them. The commands in the File and Tree menus affect only highlighted directories. Right-click and drag to select a group of directories.

Double-click the directory name, or right click, to manually select all files in a directory. When you select directories manually, the directory names are red. Manual selections override automatic selections using Include/Exclude statements.

To remove a manual selection, click with both mouse buttons or choose Clear from the File menu. When directories are selected using the Include or Exclude buttons, the directory names containing these files remain black.

When a directory is empty, the directory name is gray.


File Pane

Shows a list of the files in the open directory. Information for each file is listed in the File Pane, including the file name, extension, size, creation date and time, and attributes.

Tip:	Click the Display button at the bottom of the Select Backup Files window to customize the display of file details.

Select files in the file pane using these techniques:

Click a filename to highlight it. The commands in the File and Tree menus affect only a highlighted file. Right click and drag to select multiple files.

Double-click or right-click a filename to select the file. A selection status icon appears next to the filename. When you select files manually, the filename is red. Manual selections override automatic selections using Include/Exclude statements.

To remove a manual selection, click with both mouse buttons or highlight and choose Clear from the File menu. When files are selected using the Include or Exclude buttons, the filenames are shown in black.


Include/Exclude Files

See Also

Click the Include or Exclude buttons in the Select Files window to open the Include/Exclude dialog box. Here, you can create a list of statements to automatically select files. All controls and selections in this window affect the statements in the Include/Exclude list box. Use the buttons and text boxes in the Add/Insert group to build a statement:

1	Enter a file path in the Path text box. The path specifies the location of the files you want included or excluded from the backup.

2	Enter the file specification (or the file name) for a particular file type you want included or excluded.

Tip:	Use DOS wildcards to specify a file type. For example, typing THIS.DOC selects only the file with that name, but typing *.DOC selects all files with the extension of DOC.

3	Click the Include or Exclude check box. Files matching an Include statement are automatically selected each time you open the backup job in which that statement was saved. Files matching an Exclude statement are automatically deselected each time you open the job in which that statement was saved.

4	Click the Include All Subdirectories check box. When you select this option, the inclusion applies not only to the directory specified in the Path text box, but also to any subdirectories under that directory.

5	Click Add to append the completed statement to the list.

6	Click Done when you are finished. The current list is automatically used to select and deselect your files.

You can also perform these additional operations on your include/exclude list:

Highlight an existing statement in the list and click Insert to put the completed statement on the list below the highlighted statement. This ensures that the statements are executed in the correct order.

Highlight an existing statement in the list that you want to change, then click the Edit button to open a dialog box where you can modify the selected statement.

Highlight an existing statement in the list and click the Delete button to remove the statement from the list.


Special Selections - Backup
Special Selections

See Also

Click the Special button in the Select Files window to open the Special Selections dialog box. Here, you can prevent specific files from being backed up, even when they are selected by other means.

Click the Apply Range selection box, then enter a date range. When you apply a date range to the file selection, you automatically exclude all files with a creation date outside the range.

Note:	Applying a date range does not automatically include files that are within the date range. It only excludes files that are not within the range. You must select the files to back up.

Some program files should not be backed up because they use copy-protection schemes that prevent the program from functioning properly after being restored. To exclude these files, click the Exclude Copy Protected Files box, then enter the filename(s) in the text boxes.

You can exclude files with the read only, system, or hidden files attributes. To exclude files with these attributes, select the appropriate Exclude check boxes.

Note:	Files excluded by special selection will not be backed up, even if selected with the keyboard, mouse, or Include statements.


Display Options - Backup
Display Options

See Also

Click the Display button in the Select Files window to open the Display Options dialog box. Use the Display options to customize the way filenames are shown in the Select Files window file pane.

The Details group contains check boxes which control the information shown for each file in the file pane. You can show a file's size, date, time, or attributes.

The Sort Files By group contains check boxes that let you specify how to sort the files. You can sort the files in the file pane by name, extension, size, date, or attributes.

In the Other group area, you can select the Group Selected Files By option, which makes all selected files for each directory appear at the top of the file pane.

You can also select the Show Directories Above Files option, which changes the location of the directory and file panes in the Select Files window. Instead of being located side-by-side, the directory pane appears above the file pane.

Use the File Filter text box to apply wildcards that limit the files that can be seen in the file pane. The default filter is *.* (all files). You can use the File Filter option to help display specific files, such as all which match the *.DOC file specification. In this example, selecting an entire directory selects only the listed files which match the *.DOC specification.


What Files to Back Up

There are two options for backing up your files: All Selected Files and New and Changed Files. Five backup types are listed under these two options: Full, Incremental, Differential, Full Copy, and Incremental Copy.

There are two options for backing up your files.


Backup Type List Box

Displays the current backup type. To change the backup type, select another type from this list. Five different backup types are supported. Each is designed for specific situations, depending on the backup cycle you use.

The following backup types are available:

Full

Incremental

Differential

Full Copy

Incremental Copy


Full Backup
Full

The full backup type backs up all selected files, regardless of whether they have changed since the last backup, and turns off the archive flag.


Full Copy

The full copy backup type backs up all of the selected files, but does not turn off the archive flag. Use this type when copying files from one system to another or making extra backups for off-site storage. Normal backup routines are not disturbed because the archive flag is not turned off.

Note:	The full copy backup type does not make a DOS copy of the files. Files backed up in this way can be restored only by this program.


Incremental Backup
Incremental

The incremental backup backs up all selected files that have changed since the last full or incremental backup, and then turns off the archive flag. Use this backup type for the partial backups in your backup cycle if you work with different files each day, if you need to save each day's version of the files you work with, or if you back up to tape and you want to keep all backups on one tape.

Note:	Save all incremental backup sets between full backups, because the files backed up in one incremental backup are not included in the next unless they change again.


Incremental Copy

The incremental copy backup backs up only the files that have changed since your last full or incremental backup, and does not turn off their archive flags. This backup type is most useful for creating duplicate backup sets for off-site storage.


Differential Backup
Differential

The differential type backs up all selected files that have changed since the last full backup, and does not turn off  their archive flags. Consequently, the backed-up files will be backed up again in the next differential backup. Use this backup type if you generally work with the same files each day and you only need to save the most recent versions of the files.


File Menu

The File menu in the Select Backup Files window is used to select or deselect files or directories. Before you can use any of these commands, you must highlight one or more files in the file pane.

Delete

Select

Deselect

Clear

Select All

Deselect All


Delete

Deletes the files you have selected from your hard disk.


Select

Selects the highlighted file. Choosing this command is the same as right-clicking a highlighted file in the file pane. A square icon appears next to the file to indicate its selection status.


Deselect

Cancels the selection of a highlighted file. Choosing this command is the same as right-clicking on a highlighted and selected file to deselect it. The square selection status icon by the filename disappears, indicating the file is not selected.


Clear

Removes manual selections from the directory or file highlighted in red. You can also clear manual selections by clicking both mouse buttons on a directory or file.

Note:	Manual selections (highlighted in red) always override Include/Exclude statements until they are cleared using this command.


Select All

Selects all files on the current drive when a directory in the directory pane is highlighted. When a file is highlighted, choose Select All to select all the files in the current directory.


Deselect All

Deselects all files on the current drive when a directory is highlighted. When a file is highlighted, choose Deselect All to deselect all the files in the current directory.


Tree Menu

The Tree menu in the Select Backup Files window includes several tools to modify the display of the directory tree.

Expand One Level

Expand Branch

Expand All

Collapse Branch


Expand One Level

Expands the selected directory to display one additional level. The subdirectories immediately below the highlighted directory appear. You can also click a folder which is not expanded to expand it one level.


Expand Branch

Expands the entire branch below the selected directory so that all subdirectories of the highlighted directory appear. You can also click all the folders in the branch until every subdirectory appears.


Expand All

Expands all subdirectories so that the entire tree structure shows and all existing directories are visible.


Collapse Branch

Collapses all the subdirectories below the highlighted directory so the subdirectories no longer display. You can also click an expanded folder to collapse it.


Backup Progress Window

When you click the Start Backup button, selected files are copied from your hard disk to your backup device. The Backup Progress window shows status information and progress as the files are backed up, which includes the directory path from which files are being backed up, a bar graph that indicates how much of the total operation is complete, the estimated time to complete the operation, the name of the master catalog for the current backup set, and other information.


Information Cursor

To see information about a drive, directory, or file, move the mouse pointer to the right of the drive icon, directory folder, or filename until the information cursor appears next to the pointer. Then click the left mouse button.


Drive Icons

Drive icons are shown in the Backup From, Compare To, and Restore To drop-down list boxes; they represent the drive types connected to your computer. These types can include hard drives, substituted drives, RAM drives, and network drives.


File Selection

The file selection window opens when you click the Select Files button. Use this window to select individual or groups of files on the highlighted drive. Double click a directory to select all files in it. Hold down the right mouse button and drag to select a range of directories or files. A small, square icon appears next to selected files.


Selection Status Icons

Small, square icons that appear to the left of a drive letter, directory name, or filename to indicate the selection status of the file(s):


Backup Job

Jobs are used for storing file selections, program settings, and options you have selected for your backup, compare, or restore. Backup Jobs can be opened, saved, and deleted using the Job menu. See Using Backup Jobs for more information.


All Files

This symbol by a drive or folder icon means all the files are selected.


Comparing Files

See Also

1	If the Compare window is not already open, click the Compare button.

2	Click the "Step 1: What to compare" button.

3	Select the master catalog or backup set catalog that contains the files you want to compare from the Catalog list box.

4	In the Compare Files list box, use the information cursor to review information about your drives. Double-click the drive icons to compare, or click the Select Files button to select individual files in the catalog.

5	The storage device used to make the backup is automatically displayed in the Compare From list box.

6	Click the "Step 2: Where to compare it" button.

7	Select the location of these files on your hard drive using the Compare To list box.

8	Click the "Step 3: How to compare it" button.

9	Click one of the three compare option buttons for Speed, Safety, or Default. To change individual option settings, click Customize.

10	Click the "Step 4: Start comparing it" button.


Selecting Files

Catalog Menu

Select Files window

Customizing Options

Option Index


Compare From List Box

The Compare From drop-down list box shows the mass storage devices connected to your computer. The storage device that holds the backup data to compare is automatically selected when you choose a catalog.


Compare Files List Box

The drives shown in the Compare Files list box are those that were backed up using the current catalog. Consequently, not all drives available on your system may be represented. In this box, choose which drives to compare.

♦	Move the cursor to the right of the drive icon. When the cursor changes to a question mark, click for drive information, which shows the number of selected files on the drive and the number of files that will be compared.

♦	Right-click (or double-click) on the drive icon to select or deselect all the backed up files on the highlighted drive. An all files icon appears to the left, which indicates that all files are selected.

♦	Left-click one of the drive icons to highlight it, then click the Select Files button to select individual files from that drive.


Compare To List Box

Use this list box in the Compare window to select the location of files to be compared. The following selections are available:

Original Locations

Alternate Drives

Alternate Directories

Single Directory

Tip:	The difference between Alternate Drives and Alternate Directories is Alternate Drives lets you specify the compare location for files, while Alternate Directories lets you specify the compare location for directories.


Original Locations

Compares or restores the files in the backup set to the original locations from which they were backed up. This is the most common selection.


Alternate Drives

Compares or restores your backed up files to files on a different drive. You are prompted for the drive. The files are compared or restored using the original directory structure on the drive you specify.


Alternate Directories

Compares or restores your backed up files to files in different directories. You are prompted for the directory names. You can specify just a path or a drive and path.


Single Directory

Compares or restores backed up files to a single directory. After you select this option, enter the directory path in the text box below the Compare To or Restore To drop-down list box.


Select Files (Compare/Restore)
Select Files

See Also

When you click the Select Files button, the Select Files window opens. In this window, shown below, you can select specific directories, files, and file types to compare or restore. Click any feature of the window below to learn how to use it.

File Menu

Tree Menu

Directory Pane

File Pane

Backup Device Icon

Drive Icon Bar

File Filter Bar

Status Bar

Version Button

Special Button

Display Button

Print Button


Selecting Files

Display Options Dialog

Special Selections Dialog

Version Dialog


Backup Device

The device icon pictured above the directory pane represents the device where the backed up files in the catalog are stored.


Drive Icons

The drive icons across the top of the window represent the drives that the selected files are compared or restored to. Click a drive icon to display the directories and files on the drive. Only files which exist in the backup set defined by the current catalog are shown in the file pane. Double-click the drive icons, or click with the right mouse button, to select all files on a drive.


The Show Version Button

Click this button to open the Show Versions dialog box, where you can select a specific version of the file highlighted in the file pane. This button is active only when a master catalog is opened and the highlighted file was backed up more than once during the backup cycle. If the highlighted file does not exist in more than one version, the Version button is not available (grayed).


Special Selection Button

Note:	The exclude read-only, system, and hidden files options are selected by default for Restore operations. Only the date range exclusion is available for Compare operations.

Click this button to always exclude files based on special conditions. This prevents files from being compared or restored, even when selected manually. This capability prevents comparing or restoring older files, or restoring copy-protected or system files. To learn more about these exclusions, click See Also and choose the Special Selections dialog.

Note:	Special selections always override manual selections.


The Print Button

Click this button to print a list of the files in the current backup set catalog. The Print File List dialog box lets you adjust printer settings or print the catalog to a file.


The Directory Pane

The directory pane displays the directory tree of the selected drive. Use it to open directories and select all files within a directory. To know if a file will be compared or restored, review its selection status icon.

♦	Double-click the directory name, or click with the right mouse button, to select or deselect all files in a directory.

♦	When a directory contains a file in the backup set, the directory name is black. When a directory contains no files in the backup set, the directory name is gray.


Selection Status Icons

Square icons appear to the left of drives, directories, and files to indicate their selection status:


File Pane

The file pane shows a list of the files in the backup set in the open directory. A description for each file is listed here, including the file name, extension, size, creation date and time, and attributes. Click the Display button at the bottom of the Select Files window to customize the description.

♦	Click a filename to highlight it. The commands in the File and Tree menus affect only a highlighted file. Click with the right mouse button and drag to select multiple files.

♦	Double-click with the left mouse button or single-click with the right to manually select a file to compare or restore. Single-click with the right mouse button and drag to select multiple files. A selection status icon appears next to the filename.

Note:	Automatic selection methods using include and exclude statements are not available when selecting files to compare or restore. Consequently, manual file selections are not shown in red as they are when making backup selections.


Show Versions (Compare/Restore)

When you click the Versions button in the Select Files window, a dialog box is displayed where you can select a file version.

A file that was backed up more than once during a backup cycle may exist in different versions within different backup sets. When you open a master catalog you can select the version to use. By default, the most recent version of each file is compared or restored.

The file list in the dialog box shows the name, extension, size, creation date and time, and attributes. Review the date and time to determine which file version to compare. Highlight the version, then click OK.


Special Selections (Compare/Restore)

Note:	Only the date range exclusion is available when comparing files. Files with the hidden, system, and read-only attributes are excluded by default when restoring files.

When you click the Special button in the Select Files window, the Special Selections dialog box is displayed, where you can prevent certain files from being compared or restored, even if selected. Files excluded in this way will not be compared or restored, even if selected with the keyboard, mouse, or Include statement.

♦	Click the Apply Range selection box, then enter a date range. When you apply a date range to the file selection, you automatically exclude all files with a creation date outside the range.

♦	Some program files should not be backed up because they use copy-protection schemes that prevent the program from functioning properly after being restored. To exclude these files, click the Exclude Copy Protected Files box, then enter the filename(s) in the text boxes.

♦	You can exclude files with the read only, system, or hidden files attributes. To exclude files with these attributes, select the appropriate Exclude check boxes.


File Menu

Use the File menu in the Select Files window to delete or view files, or to select or deselect all files or directories. Before any of these commands may be used, you must first highlight a file in the file selection pane. Click any command in the menu below to learn how to use it.

Select

Deselect

Clear

Select All

Deselect All


Tree Menu

The Tree menu in the Select Files window provides several tools to modify the display of the directory tree. Click any command in the menu below to learn how to use it.

Expand One Level

Expand Branch

Expand All

Collapse Branch


Compare Progress Window

When you click the Start Compare button, the selected files are verified to ensure the data on your hard drive matches the data copied to your backup device. The Compare Progress window shows status information and progress as the files are compared, which includes the directory path from which files are being compared, a bar graph that indicates how much of the total operation is complete, the estimated time to complete the operation, the name of the master catalog for the current backup set, and other information.


master catalog

A catalog that contains the names of all the backup set catalogs within one backup cycle. A single master catalog is created for each backup job. The master catalog has the extension .CAT and the same name as the backup job that was in effect during the backup that created it. Master catalogs merge all the backup set catalogs from a backup cycle, so that the most recent version of each file can be automatically restored or interim versions can be selected for restore.


backup set catalog

Backup set catalogs contain an index of files and directories that were backed up, with references to their locations on the backup media. Information in the catalog is used to restore or compare files. Catalogs may be selected from the Catalog list box in the Compare and Restore windows. You may also choose Open from the Catalog menu.


Restoring Files

See Also

1	If the Restore window is not already open, click the Restore button.

2	Click the "Step 1: What to restore" button.

3	Select a backup catalog from the Catalog list box.

4	In the Restore Files list box, use the information cursor to review information about your drives. Double-click the drive icons to restore, or click the Select Files button to select individual files in the catalog.

5	Select the storage device where these files were backed up using the Restore From list box.

6	Click the "Step 2: Where to restore it" button.

7	Select the location of these files on your hard drive using the Restore To list box.

8	Click the "Step 3: How to restore it" button.

9	Click one of the three restore option buttons for Speed, Safety, or Default. To change individual option settings, click Customize.

10	Click the "Step 4: Start restoring it" button.


Selecting Files

Customizing Options

Catalog Menu

Select Files window

Option Index


Catalog List Box

The Catalog drop-down list box displays the master and backup set catalogs on your hard drive. Select a catalog from this list. The catalog contains the files and drives to compare or restore. If you cannot locate the catalog in this list, you can retrieve or rebuild it from the backup media. For more information about catalogs, click See Also.


Restore From List Box

The Restore From drop-down list box displays the storage devices connected to your computer. The storage device that holds the backup data is automatically selected when you choose a catalog.


Restore Files List Box

The drives shown in the Restore Files list box are those that were backed up using the current catalog. Consequently, not all drives available on your system may be represented. In this box, choose which drives to restore.

♦	Move the cursor to the right of the drive icon. When the cursor changes to a question mark, click for drive information, which shows the number of selected files on the drive and the number of files that will be restored.

♦	Right-click (or double-click) on the drive icon to select or deselect all the backed up files on the highlighted drive. An all files icon appears to the left, which indicates that all files are selected.

♦	Left-click one of the drive icons to highlight it, then click the Select Files button to select individual files from that drive.


Restore to List Box

Use this list box in the Restore window to specify the location your files will be restored to. The following selections are available:

Original Locations

Alternate Drives

Alternate Directories

Single Directory

NOTE:	Alternate Drives restores all directories and files from each drive to a different drive and path you select. Alternate Directories lets you select a different path for each directory you restore.


Restore Progress Window

When you click the Start Restore button, the selected files are copied from your backup device to your hard drive. The Restore Progress window shows status information and progress as the files are restored, which includes the directory path from which files are being restored, a bar graph that indicates how much of the total operation is complete, the estimated time to complete the operation, the name of the master catalog for the current backup set, and other information.


Configure Window

See Also

Click the Configure button to open the Configure window, where you establish program options and manage your storage devices. Click below to learn about the controls in this window:

Add Button

Test Button

Settings Button

Remove Button

Device Descriptions


device descriptions

The type, location, capacity or other information about the backup device. You can include an additional comment by selecting the device in the Configure window, clicking the Settings button, and entering up to 50 characters in the Description text box.


Installing a Storage Device

Installing a High-Speed Controller

Troubleshooting


Add Button

When you want locate, configure, and use a new backup storage device, click this button. Any storage device connected to your system is automatically located and identified. You can select which of these you want configured. Once configured, these devices appear in the Devices list in the Configure window, as well as in the Backup, Compare, and Restore windows.


Test Button

To run a compatibility test, select a storage device from the Device list and click the Test button. A compatibility test is important because it verifies that the device is configured correctly, ensuring reliable backups.

DMA Operation is set to Fastest when the compatibility test is first run. If this test fails on your computer, set the DMA Operation to Most Compatible, then run the test again. After a successful compatibility test, a check mark appears by the listed device in the Configure window.


Device Configuration Settings
Settings Button

Click the Settings button to review or change the parameters of your backup devices and append a comment or description.

Many devices, such as those configured with a high-speed controller card, may require changes to their settings if your computer's hardware configuration changes. You can also enter a name and description for the device. These appear with the device icon in the Configure window Devices list and in the Backup, Compare, and Restore windows.


Remove Button

When you physically disconnect a backup device from your computer, it continues to appear in the Backup, Compare, and Restore windows until you remove it. To remove a device, highlight the device in the Configure window Devices list, then click the Remove button.


Tape Drive Settings

This is where you review and change the settings for your tape device. Many of these settings configure a high-speed controller card, if any. If your tape device has passed the compatibility test, most of these settings should not be changed.

You can add up to a 50 character description for your tape device in the Description text box or select the DMA Operation.

Manufacturer

If you know the manufacturer of your controller card, select it from this list, then click OK. The manufacturer's default settings are used to locate the controller card. If the card is not found at these settings, you must determine which settings your card is configured for and enter them below. If you do not know the manufacturer, select [Any...].

I/O Address

The I/O (input/output) address of the controller card is selected from this list box. The setting must be unique to this device and not used by any other device in your system.

Usually the device's I/O address is set by jumpers on the controller card, however it may also be set by software. Refer to the instructions that came with the card to determine the card's current I/O address. If the I/O address is established, do not change it.

IRQ Level

The IRQ (interrupt request) level is selected from this list. IRQ must be unique to this card and not shared with any other device on your system. Like the I/O address, this setting is often determined by jumpers on the controller card. Refer to the instructions that came with your card to determine its current IRQ setting. Once the IRQ Level is established, do not change it.

DMA Channel

DMA (Direct Memory Access) is a fast method for transferring data from a storage device to memory. Several DMA channels or data paths can be established on your system, but each device must communicate over a unique channel determined by jumpers on the controller card.

You can usually leave the DMA channel setting at the default value. If there is a conflict, a message is displayed. When this occurs, change the DMA channel jumpers on the card and in this list to another value and try again.

DMA Operation

During the Compatibility Test, your hardware is checked to see if it can handle high-speed data transfer during backups, compares, and restores. If it can, DMA Operations is set to Fastest.

If you have not successfully completed the Compatibility Test or if the test determines that your systems DMA chip does not support high-speed transfers, DMA Operation will be set to Most Compatible.

Transfer Rate

Select from the available transfer rates in this list box. The rates available depend on your device. Select the highest rate possible that still permits the device to pass the compatibility test.

Hardware Compression

This list box is displayed only if a Colorado Memory Systems TC-15 or TC-15M adapter card is selected in the Manufacturer list box. On-board hardware compression uses programmed I/O for the data compression channel. Select On or Off from this list to enable hardware compression.


Description

Enter up to 50 characters as a comment, label, or description for the device in this text box. The description is shown by the device icon in the Configure window Device list. It also appears when the device is selected in the Backup, Compare, or Restore windows.

Tip:	Use the description to remind other users of what backup activities are performed with the device.


Tape Drive Controller Configuration

See Also

If you installed a tape drive that cannot be located, it is probably connected to a host adapter card or high-speed controller. In this case, you must indicate where the controller is located by entering the information in this dialog box. For step-by-step instructions and related information, click See Also.

Note:	Usually, you can simply select the Manufacturer, which automatically selects the default settings for the manufacturer's controller.


SCSI Tape Drive Settings

With the exception of the name, and description, all settings for tape drives using the SCSI interface are determined automatically during configuration and displayed here. The information is for reference only and, with the exception of the check box items, cannot be changed.

You can add a name and description to the appropriate text boxes. The check box selections are set automatically during configuration and reflect your drives feature set.

Note:	Do not change the check box settings unless instructed to do so by Technical Support. Changing these settings can result in unpredictable drive behavior.

See the documentation that accompanied your drive and SCSI adapter card for more information about these settings.


Option Index

Procedures

How to Customize Options

References

Archive Flag

Audible Prompts

Backup Registry

Compression Priority

Compression Type

Data Verification

Display Tape Directory

Format Tape Before Backup

Keep Old Backup Catalogs

Overwrite Files

Password Protect Each Backup Set

Prompt Before Creating Directories

Prompt Before Creating Files

Prompt Before Overwriting Files

Quit After (Backup, Compare, Restore)

Report Options

Restore Empty Directories

Retry Busy Files

Store Catalog on Tape

Tape Overwrite/Append

Unattended Operation


Compression Type

Use data compression to put more data on your backup media, which reduces backup time and media used. Compression uses a substitution technique to replace repeated data patterns with "tokens" that represent the data.

The Data Compression settings are part of the General Options category.


Compression Priority

On 386-compatible computers or slower, data compression may significantly slow backup performance. Use the Compression Priority option to select compression performance depending on the speed of your system and the backup performance desired.

The two priority settings are:

Save Space

Save Time

The Compression Priority settings are part of the General Options category.


Save Space

Use this setting to fit the most data on your backup media. On 486-compatible or faster computers, the Save Space setting produces maximum compression without loss of backup time. On slower computers, this setting can significantly increase backup time.

Note:	If your backups are extremely large, such as backing up a network, it may take longer using this setting even when using a faster computer.


Save Time

On 386-compatible or slower computers, this setting increases backup speed during compression using a technique called "cycle stealing." Compression is performed only when the processor is not reading data from the hard drive or writing it to the backup media.


Data Verification Option

For reliable backups enable the data verification setting. When this setting is enabled, the backup files are automatically compared, ensuring that the data is accurately written to your backup media. The available settings are:

Off

Compare After Backup

Verify Data

Data Verification settings are part of the Safeguard Options category.


Data Verification: Off

Backups are fastest using this setting, but it is not recommended, since the data written to the destination media is not verified.


Data Verification: Compare After Backup

Enable this option to automatically compare all files after a backup. The Compare progress window appears, which shows status information as the files are compared. Any Compare options that are enabled, such as reporting, are used.


Data Verification: Verify Data

Verifies that data written by SCSI or ATAPI drives is readable.

Note:	If you receive a message that portions of the tape are not readable, you should run Compare. Any files that do not compare with the originals should be backed up again.

QIC drives perform this operation automatically and do not require this option.


Unattended Operation

Enable this option to perform unattended backups. The available settings are:

Off

Selected Period

Tip:	Generate a report during unattended operations. The report contains information about any errors that occurred, or files that were skipped.

The Unattended Operation settings are part of the Automation Options category.


Unattended: Off

Select this setting to disable automation features.


Unattended: Selected Period

Whenever a prompt or message appears that requires a response, the backup is paused for the selected period, then a predetermined response is used that ensures the operation proceeds to completion. You can select from 1, 5, 15, and 60 seconds.


Retry Busy Files Option

During a backup, compare, or restore, files may be encountered that are busy because they are being used by another application or network user. Select one of these settings to repeatedly attempt access to the file.

Do Not Retry

Retry For HH:MM

Retry Until HH:MM (AM/PM)

Until Not Busy

Note:	A DOS utility called SHARE.EXE must be running on your system for the retry options to apply to files on your hard drive. SHARE.EXE is not necessary for retrying network files. For information about SHARE.EXE, see your DOS manual.

Retry Busy Files settings are part of the Automation Options category.


Retry Busy Files: Do Not Retry

When you choose this setting, any files that are open will NOT be backed up.


Retry Busy Files: Retry For HH:MM

Use this setting if shared files are available at periodic intervals throughout the day. The file is monitored over the specified period and is backed up if available during the period. Enter the period in the text box using the format shown above.


Retry Busy Files: Retry Until HH:MM (AM/PM)

When selected, attempts to access a busy file are repeated until the time of day specified. Enter the time in the text box using the format shown above. If your Windows environment is configured for 24 hour time, do not specify AM or PM.


Retry Busy Files: Retry Until Not Busy

Repeatedly attempts to access busy files until all files in the backup set are available and able to be backed up. If one or more files are not available, the backup will not be completed and will not terminate without your intervention.


Report Options

When any of the report settings are selected, a report is generated.

The report is placed in an ASCII text file with the same name as the backup job used for the backup. Report files are stored in the directory specified in the Catalog File Path text box in the Configure window. The report includes the following information:

¨ The date and time the operation was started

¨ The name and description of the job used for the operation

¨ The name of the backup catalog file

You can select any or all of the following additional information:

Include Options

Include Processed Files

Include Error Messages

Include Statistics

Append Each Report to the Previous Report

The Report selections are part of the Report Options category.


Report: Include Options

When selected, the report includes the backup media used, the data verification and compression options selected, whether the operation was unattended, the overwrite mode in effect, and the password protection, if any.


Report: Include Processed Files

When selected, the report includes a list, organized by directory path, of each file backed up, compared, or restored, including file information.


Report: Include Error Messages

When Error Messages is selected, the report contains a list of all error messages that occurred and the reason why any files could not be backed up, compared, or restored.


Report: Include Statistics

When Statistics is selected, the report includes a copy of the information shown on the Progress window. This information varies depending on the backup device used and options selected.


Report: Append Each Report to the Previous Report

If this option is selected, all new reports will be added to the end of any existing report, otherwise, the new report will overwrite the last report saved.


Password Protect Each Backup Set Option

Prevent unauthorized compares and restores of your backup sets by enabling the password protect each backup set option.

To use this option with automated backups, enter a default password in advance by clicking Enter Password in the Security Options window, otherwise you are prompted for a password when a backup is initiated.

Password Protection is part of the Security Options category.


Keep Old Backup Catalogs Option

At the beginning of each backup cycle when a full backup is created, the contents of your master catalog is cleared in preparation for the new backup cycle. Select this option if you want to save your master catalog.

Tip:	If old backup catalogs are not retained on your hard drive and you later discover that one is needed, it can be retrieved or rebuilt from the backup media.

The Keep Old Backup Catalogs setting is part of the General Options category.


Audible Prompts Option

Prompts may appear several times during the backup process. If this option is enabled, a beep will accompany each prompt that appears. The Audible Prompt setting is part of the General Options category.


Quit After Option

If you want to quit automatically and return control to a batch file or macro, enable this setting. The Quit After setting is part of the Automation Options category.


Tape Overwrite/Append Option

Use this setting to determine how backup sets are written to a previously used tape. The selections are:

Always Append

Always Overwrite

Overwrite On Full

Overwrite/Append settings are part of the General Options category


Tape Overwrite/Append: Always Append

When selected, the new backup set is added to the tape after existing sets. A warning message is displayed when no room remains on the tape. Use this setting if your backups are not Full backups and previous backup sets must be retained for a Full restore or compare.


Tape Overwrite/Append: Always Overwrite

Backup sets on the tape are always erased prior to the backup and the new backup set is stored in their place. Use this setting if all your backups are Full backups and you do not want to save previous backups.


Tape Overwrite/Append: Overwrite On Full

Combines the features of the other two settings. If the backup type is a Full backup, the existing Full backup is overwritten with the new backup. Otherwise, the backup is appended to the tape.


Backup Registry

Note: This option applies if you are using Windows 95.

Use this setting to indicate whether or not the registry files are backed up. Registry files are located in your Windows directory and they must be backed up in order to restore your system if it crashes. However, you may not want to back up your registry files each time you run a backup because the backup will take longer. The available settings are:

Prompt Before Backing Up

Always Back Up

Do Not Back Up

CAUTION: Restoring your registry files may cause serious problems if your hardware configuration has changed since you last backed up the registry files.


Prompt Before Backing Up

When you click this setting you can decide during the backup whether or not to back up your registry files.


Always Back Up

When you choose this setting, the registry files will always be backed up.


Do Not Back Up

When you choose this setting, the registry files will not be backed up.


Format Tape Before Backup Option

Use this setting to determine the action taken when an unformatted tape is used to make a backup. The selections are:

Off

On

The Format Tape option is part of the General Options category


Format Tape: Off

If the tape in the drive needs to be formatted, a message prompts you to confirm the format. The format operation will not proceed without your confirmation, even when making an unattended backup, since the tape directory would be erased at the beginning of the format, losing all data.


Format Tape: On

When this option is selected, any tape used for a backup is formatted without asking for confirmation. This option is particularly useful when making unattended backups. When this option is selected, you can use a new, unformatted tape and the backup will proceed without interruption.

Warning:	Use this option with care. All existing data on a tape is permanently lost when the tape is formatted.


Display Tape Directory Option

Enable this option to show the directory of the tape prior to making a backup. The Display Tape Directory setting is part of the General Options category


Archive Flag Option

This option lets you determine how the archive flag or archive bit is set for restored files, which will determine how the files are treated by other backup routines. The following options are available:

Leave Alone

Mark As Backed Up

Mark As Not Backed Up

Note:	Archive flags on files restored from tape using a rebuilt catalog cannot be restored to their previous state. Archive flags on these files will be clear (marked as not backed up).

The Archive Flag setting is part of the General Options category


Archive Flag: Leave Alone

The archive flag for each file will be set to its status at the time the file was originally backed up.


Archive Flag: Mark as Backed Up

The archive flag will be turned off to indicate that the file has already been backed up.


Archive Flag: Mark as Not Backed Up

The archive flag for every restored file will be turned on to indicate that the file is not backed up. This is useful if you want the file to be backed up during the next backup session.


Restore Empty Directories Option

The complete directory structure of your hard drive is always backed up, even if some directories do not contain files selected for backup. This option lets you restore the complete directory structure of your hard drive as it was backed up. Select this option if you want to restore directories which do not contain selected files.

The Restore Empty Directories setting is part of the General Options category


Prompt Before Overwriting Files Option

If you have selected an overwrite option, files that exist on the hard drive may be overwritten by files that are restored from the backup set. Select this option if you want a warning message displayed before any file is overwritten. At the prompt you can choose to overwrite or skip the file.

The Prompt Before Overwriting Files option is part of the Safeguard Options category.


Prompt Before Creating Files Option

Normally, when a file exists in the backup set that does not exist on your hard drive, a new file is created. Select this option if you want a warning message displayed before new files are created. At the prompt, you can choose to create or not create the new file.

The Prompt Before Creating Files option is part of the Safeguard Options category.


Prompt Before Creating Directories Option

Normally, when a directory exists in the backup set that does not exist on your hard drive, a new directory is created. Select this option if you want a warning message displayed before any new directories are created. At the prompt, you can choose to create or not create the new directory.

The Prompt Before Creating Directories option is part of the Safeguard Options category.


Overwrite Files Option

When you are restoring a file to the hard drive, a file of the same name may already exist in the destination directory. This option determines when restored files should overwrite existing files.

The following Overwrite options are available:

Never Overwrite

Older Files Only

Always Overwrite

Tip:	If you select either Overwrite Older Files or Always Overwrite Files, you may want to also select the Prompt Before Overwriting Files option to display a warning message.

The Overwrite Files option is part of the Safeguard Options category.


Never Overwrite Files

If a file selected for restore already exists on your hard drive or network drive, it will not be overwritten.


Overwrite Older Files Only

If a file selected for restore is found on your hard drive, it is restored only if it is the most recent version.


Always Overwrite Files

All selected files will be restored, even if they already exist on your hard drive or network drive.


Store Catalog On Tape Option

The backup set catalog is created as a separate volume on the tape, which takes more time. Enable this option to store a copy of the catalog on the tape during a backup.

Note:	While catalogs are always stored on the hard drive, they are overwritten when a full backup is performed. You cannot archive tape backup files unless the backup catalogs are saved either on the tapes or using the Keep Old Backup Catalogs option.

The Store Catalog On Tape option is part of the General Options category


Default Setting

Choose this setting for a balance of safety and speed when restoring files. Although this setting satisfies most uses of the restore process, some features are not enabled which may apply to your circumstances, such as full reporting.


Safety Setting

If you want to increase the probability that all shared files will be restored and want a full report after the restore is completed, use this setting. While these features are desirable, restoring files takes longer than using default.


Speed Setting

Use this setting to reduce restore time. The report features are disabled and busy files are not retried. When a prompt or message appears, a predetermined response is used after a five second delay.


Default Setting

Choose this setting for a balance of safety and speed when comparing files. Although this setting satisfies most uses of the compare process, some features are not enabled which may apply to your circumstances, such as full reporting.


Safety Setting

If you want to increase the probability that all shared files will be compared and want a full report after the compare is completed, use this setting. While these features are desirable, comparing files takes longer than using the default setting.


Speed Setting

Use this setting to reduce compare time. The report features are disabled and busy files are not retried. When a prompt or message appears, a predetermined response is used after a five second delay.


Default Setting

Choose this setting for a balance of safety and speed when making backups. Speed is increased by selecting a time-saving method of data compression, while safety is enhanced by audible prompts and warnings prior to overwriting your backup media. This setting satisfies many backup needs, but other features are not enabled which may apply to your circumstances, such as full reporting.


Safety Setting

This button selects options that ensure a reliable backup, including enhanced error correction, read and compare data verification, and full reporting. While these features improve safety, backups created with this setting take about twice as long as default.


Speed Setting

Use this setting to make your backups run quickly. Error correction is set to standard, a time-saving form of data compression is used, and no reports are generated. This is the fastest combination of settings.


Customize Options

Click this button to see the current settings enabled by the QuickSet option buttons. You may then make changes to individual options.


General Options category

Click the Settings button in the QuickSet options dialog box and select this category to modify settings for general options, which can include Data Compression, Overwrite/Append, Audible Prompts, Keep Old Catalogs, and other options.


Automation Options
Automation Options category

Click the Settings button in the QuickSet options dialog box and select this category to modify options and settings for automation, which include Unattended Backup, Retry Busy Files, and Quit After Backup options.


Report Options category

Click the Settings button in the QuickSet options dialog box and select this category to choose the content of reports.


Security Options category

Click the Settings button in the QuickSet options dialog box and select this category to modify options and settings for security, such as Password Protection.


Safeguards Options category

Click the Settings button in the QuickSet options dialog box and select this category to modify options and settings to protect your data. These options include Data Verification, Overwrite Warning, Prompt Before Creating Files, and other options.


option categories

The options for the backup, compare, and restore functions are organized by category in the Options dialog box. Some categories are not available depending on the function being performed. To see the specific settings associated with an option category, highlight the appropriate option category icon.


Job Menu

See Also

Use the Job menu to open, save, and delete backup jobs. You can also exit from this menu. Click any command on the menu below to learn more about it.

Open

Save

Save As

Delete

Select Drive

Deselect Drive

Exit


Backup Job

Making a Backup


Open

Displays a dialog box where you can open a backup job.


Save

Saves changes to an existing backup job currently in use.


Save As...

Displays a dialog box where you can save the current settings to a new or existing backup job, or specify a new description for the current backup job. Use Save As when saving a backup job for the first time.


Delete

Displays a dialog box where you can delete any backup job.


Select Drive

Selects all the files on the highlighted drive in the Backup To, Compare From, and Restore From list boxes. Choosing this command is the same as double-clicking or right-clicking the drive letter of a highlighted drive.


Deselect Drive

Cancels the selection of all the files on the highlighted drive in the Backup To, Compare From and Restore From list boxes. Choosing this command is the same as double-clicking or right-clicking the drive letter of a highlighted drive.


Exit

Closes the program. Choosing Exit is equivalent to clicking Quit in toolbar.


File List

Up to five of the last backup jobs you used are listed at the bottom of the menu. To open one of these backup jobs, select it from the list.


Catalog Menu

The Catalog menu is active only in the Restore and Compare windows. Use it to manage your master catalogs and backup set catalogs. Click any selection below to learn more about the Catalog menu.

Open

Retrieve

Rebuild

Delete


Open

Displays the dialog box where you can select a catalog. You can then select files for compare or restore using the catalog. If you open a master catalog, all the associated backup catalogs are merged, making all the files in all the backup sets created during the backup cycle available for selection.


Delete

Opens a dialog box where you can delete catalogs that you no longer need from your hard drive.


Retrieve

Copies the catalog from the backup media to your hard disk. If the backup catalog you need is not available on your hard disk, choose this command to retrieve the catalog directly from the backup media.

The catalog is written to tape only if you select the backup option, Store Catalog on Tape. If you need to restore files from a tape backup set and the catalog is not on your hard drive or the tape, you must rebuild the catalog.


Rebuild

Creates a backup catalog. If your catalog is not available on your hard disk, and you are unable to retrieve it from the backup media, rebuild the catalog from the backup set using this command. After the catalog is rebuilt, it is opened automatically. Then you can select files from the backup set for restore or compare.


Tape Tools Menu

Click any menu item below to learn how to use the tape tools.

Note:  The menu items that are displayed will vary according to your tape drive type and configuration.

Identify

Name Tape

Erase

Security Erase

Initialize

Format

Delete Volumes

Retension

Verify Data


Identify

Displays the tape directory. This information includes the volumes, tape name, type, bytes available, and bytes used, as well as any backup set catalogs stored on the tape.


Name Tape

Names or renames your tape. The name you enter will then appear in the tape directory.


Erase

Erases the contents of a tape. The tape remains formatted. Erasing a tape is a quick procedure, usually taking less than a minute, because only the tape directory information is actually erased. The Erase command is similar to the DOS "Delete" command used to erase files from a disk.

Warning:	The Erase command removes information in the directory, making the data inaccessible. Note the difference between Erase and Security Erase.


Security Erase

Erases a tape by overwriting all data on the tape with zeros.  A considerable amount of time is required.

Warning:	A Security Erase not only erases the directory, but also overwrites every byte of data on the tape, making the data unrecoverable by any means. All data is permanently lost.


Initialize

Erases a tape, prepares it for backups, and gives it a new name. This command appears only when you are using a SCSI drive.


Format

Formats or reformats a tape. An alert message will be displayed asking you to confirm that you want to format the tape.

Warning:	The Format command erases all data on the tape!


Delete Volumes

Erases specific backup volumes from a tape. This frees space on the tape while retaining backup sets you need.


Retension

Winds the tape in the drive and rewinds it back to the beginning. If you are experiencing problems reading from or writing to a tape, it may need to be retensioned.


Verify Data

Verifies that data written by SCSI or ATAPI drives is readable.


Help Menu

See Also

The on-line Help system guides you through the program, offering step-by-step instructions for specific operations and quick reference to definitions of backup terms. Access the Help system using the Help menu. Click any item on the menu below to learn more.

Contents

Search for Help On...

How to Use Help

Introducing...

ReadMe File

About...


Installing a Storage Device

Making a Backup


Contents

Displays an index to Help. You can return to this index at any time by pressing the Contents button in the main Help window.


Search for Help On...

Launches the Windows Help search dialog box, where you can find information quickly using key words within Help topics.


How to Use Help

Launches the standard Windows "How to Use Help" file. This Help file explains the features of Windows on-line Help.


Introducing...

Displays backup information for first time users. If this is the first time you have used this program, select Introducing... to get started.


ReadMe File

Launches the Windows Notepad with the contents of the ReadMe file. It contains important product information that was not printed in the User Guide.


About...

Displays Backup copyright information and credits.


Open Job

Use this command to open a backup job.

1	Choose Open from the Job menu.

2	Select the desired backup job from the Backup Job Names combo box.

3	Click OK.

Note:	If no backup jobs exist, a backup job called "All Files on Drive C:" is automatically created and opened. The last backup job opened is automatically saved.


Delete Job

Use this command to delete a backup job from your hard drive.

1	Choose Delete from the Job menu.

2	Select the desired backup job from the Backup Job Names combo box.

3	Click OK.

Note:	The current backup job cannot be deleted.


Save Job As

Select this command to save a backup job as another name. Name the file and add a description in the dialog box.

You may want to save several different backup jobs. Each backup job could serve a unique purpose. For example, you may have defined a separate backup job for your document files, your account files, and another backup job for all the files on your computer.

1	Select Save As from the Job menu.

2	Enter a name and description for the backup job.

3	Click OK.


Open Catalog

When you select Open from the Catalog menu, a dialog box displays where you can select a backup catalog from a list of catalogs stored in the Catalog Path directory. After you open the catalog, you can select files for compare or restore using the drives and files the catalog contains.

1	Choose Open from the Catalog menu. A dialog box opens, showing the catalog file list.

2	Click to highlight a master catalog or backup catalog file.

3	Click the Browse button to locate catalog files not in the default directory.

4	When the desired catalog is highlighted, click OK.

5	If you cannot find the catalog you need, you may be able to retrieve it directly from the backup media.

6	If the catalog cannot be retrieved, or if tape volumes are missing from the backup set, you must first rebuild a new backup catalog.

Note:	To copy a catalog from backup media to your hard drive, you must use Retrieve, not Open.


Delete Catalog

Choose Delete from the Catalog menu to open this dialog box where you can select backup catalog files to delete from your hard drive.

1	Choose Delete from the Catalog menu. A dialog box opens, showing the catalog file list.

2	Click to highlight a master catalog or backup catalog file.

3	Click the Browse button to locate catalog files not in the default directory.

4	When the catalog you want to delete is highlighted, click the Delete button.

5	After deleting the catalog(s), click Done.

Note:	If you delete a master catalog, all backup catalogs associated with it are deleted. If you delete a backup catalog, it is also removed from the master catalog.


Retrieve Catalog

Select Retrieve from the Catalog menu to search for backup catalog files on your backup media. You can then highlight the catalog to retrieve and click OK. A progress window is shown as the operation is performed.

1	Choose Retrieve from the Catalog menu.

2	Select the backup device to be used for the retrieve, using the From drop-down list box.

3	Insert the last tape of the backup set into the drive.

4	Click OK.

5	If the device is a tape, the tape directory appears. Select the catalog to retrieve from the tape directory list box, then click OK.

Note:	The catalog is on the tape only if you selected the backup option, Store Catalog On Tape. To restore files from a tape backup set if the catalog is not on your hard drive or the tape, use Rebuild.


Rebuild Catalog

When you choose Rebuild from the Catalog menu and select the backup media, a dialog is shown, where you can select backup catalog files to rebuild from your backup media.

You can rebuild a catalog from any tape that contains backup files created by this program. You can also rebuild catalogs from a tape backup produced by any backup program that adheres to QIC standards.

Note:	Before attempting to rebuild a catalog, be sure the catalog cannot be retrieved.

1	Choose Rebuild from the Catalog menu.

2	Select the backup device to be used for the rebuild, using the From drop-down list box.

3	Insert the first tape cartridge of the backup set into the drive.

4	Click OK.

5	The Tape Directory appears. Select the first volume for which you want to rebuild a catalog. Follow the messages shown to continue rebuilding from other volumes.


Create File

The option, Prompt Before Creating Files, is enabled. You must confirm whether or not to create this file on your hard drive. You can temporarily turn this prompt option off for the current directory by selecting "Disable 'Creation Prompt' for the remaining files in this directory." Click Yes to create the file, No to skip the file, Options to temporary change this restore option, or Cancel to end the restore.


Overwrite File

The option, Prompt Before Overwriting Files, is enabled. You must specify whether or not to overwrite this existing file on your hard disk. You can temporarily turn this prompt option off for the current directory by selecting "Disable 'Overwrite Warning' for the remaining files in this directory." Click Yes to overwrite the file, No to skip the file, Options to temporary change this restore option, or Cancel to end the restore.


Create Directory

The option, Prompt Before Creating Directories, is enabled. You must confirm whether or not to create this directory on your hard drive. Click Yes to create the directory, No to skip the directory, Options to temporary change this restore option, or Cancel to end the restore.


Specify Alternate Drive

You selected Alternate Drives in the Restore To or Compare To drop-down list box and must now specify the alternate drive. It is also possible to specify a path, rather than just a drive, under which the original directory structure will be restored or compared.

Original Drive shows the drive from which the files were originally backed up. Enter the alternate drive or path in the Alternate Drive (or path) text box.


Specify Alternate Directory

You selected Alternate Directories in the Restore To or Compare To drop-down list box and must now specify the alternate directory for the files backed up from the original directory shown.

Enter the directory where the files are to be restored or compared in the Alternate Directory text box. Checking the Include Subdirectories option will automatically restore or compare any subdirectories of the current directory below the alternate directory you specify.


Retrieve Catalog

This dialog box shows the backup catalog you have selected to retrieve. You can stop the retrieve process by choosing the Cancel button.


Rebuild Catalog

This dialog box shows the progress of the catalog rebuild.

In the Rebuild Progress section of the screen, statistical information is displayed, which includes the number of backup components that have been read so far, the number of directories for which the catalog information has been reconstructed, and the number of files for which the catalog information has been reconstructed.

Once the catalog is rebuilt, you can open the catalog and select files for restore and compare.


Add Device
Add Devices

See Also

When you click the Add button in the Configure window, your storage devices are automatically located and identified. One or more of these storage devices has been found. You must highlight one or more of these for use as a backup device, then click OK. If you have installed a device that is not listed, such as a tape drive using a high-speed controller, click Manual Add. For step-by-step instructions, click See Also.


No New Devices Detected

See Also

No new backup devices were detected. If you have installed a new device, check the manufacturer's installation instructions. If you need to change the configuration, click Cancel, make the changes, then click Add again. If your device still is not found automatically, you can configure the device by clicking Manual Add. Click See Also and select How to Configure a High-Speed Controller for complete step-by-step instructions.


Device State
Device State Change

See Also

When you click the Add button in the Configure window, the backup devices connected to your computer are reviewed before new devices are detected. This message is displayed if the state of any previously configured device has changed. The state changes when a device is physically removed from your computer, not properly connected, or is turned off.


Manual Add Device

See Also

If your newly-installed device was not found automatically after you clicked the Add button, click on Manual Add to open the Manual Add Device dialog. Use the drop-down list box to select your device type.


Compatibility Test

See Also

Any time you install a new device, this test is run to ensure reliable backups. The first time the device is tested, the DMA Operation During Test is automatically set to Fastest.

1	Click Start.

A backup progress window opens. Follow the prompts to complete the test.

2	If the device fails, retest it with DMA Operation During Test set to Most Compatible.


Edit Include/Exclude Statement

When you highlight an existing statement in the Include/Exclude List and click the Edit button, this dialog box appears, where you can modify the selected statement. You can change the directory path, edit the filename and wildcards, change whether this is an Include or Exclude statement, and whether the statement includes all subdirectories below the path. When you have completed your changes, click OK.


Tape Directory

Whenever you use a tape tool, rebuild or retrieve a catalog, or attempt to overwrite data on a tape, the tape is read and a directory is displayed. The buttons at the bottom of this window vary, depending on the operation being performed. Select the topics below to learn more about the information and controls in this dialog.

Name Tape

Volumes

Available Bytes

Tape Bytes Used

Total Data on Tape

Volume list box

View Another Tape button


Tape Directory
Display Tape Directory

When you perform an operation that overwrites the tape, or if you select the backup option Display Tape Directory, the tape is read and its contents, if any, are displayed in a directory. The specific command buttons vary depending on the operation being performed. Select the topics below to learn more about the information and controls in this dialog.

Tape Name

Volumes

Available Bytes

Tape Bytes Used

Total Data on Tape

Volume list box

Overwrite button

Append button

Use Another Tape button


Append Button

If the tape has enough free space, you can click Append to place the new backup files after the existing backup files on the tape.


Overwrite Tape Button

If you do not need to save the existing backup files on the tape, you can select this button. The new backup files will be written to the tape and the old backup files will no longer available.


Use Another Tape Button

You can insert a different tape and click this button.


Tape Name

The tape name is displayed here. This name is optional and can be assigned to the tape when it is formatted.


Backup Sets

The backup set catalogs on this tape are listed here. Backup set catalogs contain an index of files and directories that were backed up, with references to their locations on the backup media.


Number Of Volumes

The total number of volumes stored on the tape is displayed here.


Volumes

The names of the volumes on the tape, if any, are displayed here. A separate volume is created for each backed-up drive.


Available Bytes

This item shows the remaining free space on the tape.


Tape Bytes Used

This item shows the amount of space on the tape that is taken up by the existing backup data.


Total Data on Tape

This item shows the actual amount of data stored on the tape. If data compression is used, this number will be considerably larger than the Tape Bytes Used.


Use Another Tape Button

If you want to see the directory of a different tape, click this button, insert another tape in the drive, and press Enter.


Identify Tape

When you select Identify from the Tape Tools menu, the contents of the tape are read and a directory displayed.

1	Insert a tape into the drive.

2	Select Identify from the Tape Tools menu.

3	The tape is read and the Tape Directory is shown.

4	To see the directory of additional tapes, insert the next tape and click the View Another Tape button.


Delete Tape Volumes

When you select Delete from the Tape Tools menu, a directory is displayed. You can select one or more volumes from the directory to erase.

1	Select Delete from the Tape Tools menu.

2	Insert a tape in the drive. The contents are read and displayed in the Tape Directory.

3	Select each volume you want to delete. Click the first volume you want to delete with the left mouse button, then hold the button and drag the mouse pointer to the last volume on the tape.

The selected volumes will be highlighted.

4	Click OK.

Note:	Volumes selected for deletion must be in sequence and at the end of the tape. You cannot delete a volume without deleting all volumes after it.


Retension Tape

If you are experiencing problems reading from or writing to a tape, it may need to be retensioned. When you select Retension, the tape in the drive is wound to the end and rewound back to the beginning.


Erase Tape

When you select Erase Tape from the Tape Tools menu, a directory is displayed where you can review the contents of the tape. If you click OK, the tape directory is erased and all data on the tape is lost.

1	Select Erase from the Tape Tools menu.

2	Insert a tape in the drive. The contents are read and displayed in the Tape Directory.

3	Review the contents.

4	If you want the tape contents erased, click OK.

5	To exit without erasing the tape, click Cancel.

Warning:	If you choose to proceed with erasing the tape, all data will be lost. The Erase command removes information in the Tape Directory, making the data inaccessible. To be certain the data cannot be recovered by any means, use Security Erase.


Security Erase Tape
Security Erase

When you select Security Erase from the Tape Tools menu, the Security Erase Tape dialog box appears, showing a directory of the tape currently in the drive. If you click OK, the tape is erased by overwriting the data with zeros. This method prevents retrieval of the data by any means.

1	Select Security Erase from the Tape Tools menu.

2	Insert a tape in the drive. The contents are read and displayed in the Tape Directory.

3	Review the contents.

4	To erase the tape, click OK.

5	To exit without erasing the tape, click Cancel.

Warning:	If you proceed with security erasing the tape, all data on the tape is lost.

Note:	This process can require from 20 minutes to 3 hours to complete, depending on the length of the tape and the drive used.


Format Tape

When you select Format Tape from the Tape Tools menu, the tape in the drive is formatted. An alert message is displayed asking if you want to format the tape.

Warning:	Formatting will erase all data on the tape!

1	Select Format from the Tape Tools menu.

2	Insert a tape in the drive. The contents, if any, are read and displayed in the Tape Directory.

Review the contents. If you do not need the data in the displayed backup sets, proceed to step 3. If you do not want to format the tape, click Cancel.

3	When prompted, enter a tape name.

4	To format the tape, click OK.

Note:	This process can require from 1 to 3 hours to complete, depending on the length of the tape and the drive used.


Verify Data

The Verify Data tape tool is used to check tapes used in SCSI and ATAPI tape drives to ensure that data can be written to and read from them accurately. This option appears only if you are using a tape drive connected to an ATAPI or SCSI controller.

1	Select the backup set you wish to verify and choose Verify Volume.

A progress screen appears.

See Verification Failed for additional information.


Tape Format Progress Window
Format Tape Progress Window

The Format Tape Progress window shows how much of the formatting process has been completed.


Verify Tape Progress Window

The Verify Tape Progress window shows how much of the verifying process has been completed.


Erase Tape Progress

The Erase Tape Progress window shows how much of the data has been erased from a tape.


Quit

When you click the Quit button or select Exit from the Job Menu, the Quit dialog box appears. If you make changes to the program configuration or current backup job, the Save Settings and Save Configuration check boxes are automatically selected. Click OK to quit this program.


Save Settings Check Box

If you have made changes to the current backup job, the changes are saved by default. If you do not want to save the changes, click this check box to remove the X.


Save Configuration Check Box

If you have made changes to the program configuration, these changes are saved by default. If you do not want to save the changes, click this check box to remove the X.


Enter Setup File Description
Enter Backup Description

Enter a short description for this backup in the text box. If you use the same backup job and create partial backups, they are all saved in a single master catalog. The description entered here is displayed with the master catalog icon in the Catalog list box in the Compare and Restore windows. The name of the current backup job is appended to your description.

A clear and concise backup description can help remind you of the purpose and content of this backup when selecting catalogs. Some sample descriptions:

All Files on all drives

Spreadsheets on Drive C:

Dept. DOC and TXT files

If you do not intend to change the drive, directory, or file selections for this backup job, you may want to put an X in the check box to disable this message.


Name Tape

Enter the tape name in this text box. A name is not required, but makes it easier to keep multiple tapes organized.


Name Tape

Enter the tape name in this text box. The name is not required to complete the format, but makes it easier to keep multiple tapes organized.


Format Options

This dialog box lets you name the tape you are about to format and select the type of format to apply.

Enter a tape name in the text box. The name is not required to complete the format, but makes it easier to keep multiple tapes organized.

Your QIC-3020 drive can format your tape one of two ways. Use the QIC-3020 format to provide the greatest tape capacity. Use the QIC-3010 format to provide compatibility with other QIC-3010 drives.


Catalog File

A file containing information about a backup set, including the directory structure of the source drive, the names of selected files, the total number of files backed up, and the name of the backup job used. The catalog is stored on the hard drive and on the last tape of the backup set. Information in the catalog is used to restore or compare files.


Rebuild

A command on the Catalog menu which provides a way to recreate a backup set catalog. If the catalog is not present on the hard drive, or if the tape containing the catalog is damaged or missing, or if the catalog was not written to the tape, you can rebuild the catalog directly from the backup media.


Retrieve

A command on the Catalog menu that lets you copy the catalog directly from a backup media onto your hard drive. You can then open the catalog and use it to restore or compare files. If the catalog is not on the tape, you must use the Rebuild command.


NetWare Bindery Backup

When you are logged on to a NetWare server as Supervisor, you may back up the server bindery files, trustee information, and extended attributes.

Choose Yes to back up the following files from the server's \SYSTEM directory:

♦	286: NET$BIND.SYS; NET$BVAL.SYS

♦	386: NET$OBJ.SYS; NET$PROP.SYS; NET$VAL.SYS

Extended NetWare attributes and trustee information are also backed up. This data is stored on each tape of the backup set, allowing you to restore files in any order.

The bindery files are closed as they are backed up and the network is inaccessible for a short period.


NetWare Bindery Restore

When you are logged on to a NetWare server as Supervisor and select files from the server to restore, you will be asked if you wish to restore the server's bindery files, trustee information, and extended attributes to their original locations.

♦	Choose Yes to continue. The next dialog box will let you select the NetWare information to be restored.

♦	Choose No to restore the selected files without restoring the NetWare information. Use this choice to restore files to alternate locations.

♦	Choose Cancel to cancel the restore and exit from the program.


NetWare Bindery Options

Message: Select the NetWare system information to be restored to server Myserver.

You have selected Yes when asked if you wish to restore NetWare information. This dialog box lets you select the NetWare information that will be restored.

♦	If you choose Restore the Bindery Files, the following files will be restored:

    286: NET$BIND.SYS; NET$BVAL.SYS

    386: NET$OBJ.SYS; NET$PROP.SYS; NET$VAL.SYS

Note:  You should not restore the bindery files unless you are restoring ALL the files on a server. Restoring bindery files during partial restores may result in inaccurate or out-of-date NetWare information for those files that are not being restored.

♦	If you choose Restore the Trustee Information, all trustee information for the selected files will be restored.

♦	Extended Attributes are always restored when any NetWare information is restored. To restore ONLY the extended attributes, uncheck both boxes.

If you are Supervisor of more than one server being restored, you will be prompted for this information before each server is restored. To use these settings for each server in this restore:

♦	Choose Use these settings for the rest of the restore.

♦	Choose Continue to restore the selected files and NetWare information.

♦	Choose Cancel to cancel the restore and exit the program.


Restore NetWare Files to Original Locations

Message: Tape volumes containing NetWare server information must be restored to the original drive. Do you want to restore this volume to Drive R?

NetWare bindery files, trustee information, and extended attributes can only be restored to their original locations. You have chosen to restore NetWare information and have selected the Restore To an alternate location option.

Note: Your server volume drive mapping must be identical to that used in the backup if you wish to restore the NetWare information.

To restore files from this volume to alternate locations without restoring the NetWare information, press Cancel, restart the restore, and answer No when asked if you wish to restore the NetWare information.

♦	Choose Continue to restore all NetWare files in this volume to their original locations.

♦	Choose Cancel to cancel the restore and exit from the program.


NetWare Bindery Compare

When you are logged on to a NetWare server as Supervisor and select files from the backup set to compare, you will be asked if you wish to compare the server's bindery files, trustee information, and extended attributes to their original locations.

♦	Choose Yes to continue.

♦	Choose No to compare the selected files without comparing the NetWare information. Use this choice to compare files to alternate locations.

♦	Choose Cancel to cancel the compare and exit from the program.


Initialize SCSI Tape

Initializing a SCSI tape is similar to formatting other tapes and disks. The current tape directory is overwritten by a new directory, making the data on the tape unrecoverable.

♦	Choose Yes to initialize the tape.

♦	Choose No to cancel the initialization and return to the program window.

Warning: If you initialize a tape, all data currently on the tape will be lost.


Tape Initialization Progress Window
Initialize Tape Progress Window

The Initialize Tape Progress window shows how much of the initialization process is completed.


Error Messages

Error messages may be displayed during the course of using this program. Carefully read the message and attempt to determine the cause. To review information about the most common error messages, select from the list below.

Installation Errors

Internal Errors

File Errors

Invalid Path Errors

Insufficient Memory Errors

Tape Errors

Program Limits Exceeded

Most errors occur when you first attempt to configure a tape drive for use with the program. For detailed information on this subject, review the topic on Troubleshooting.. If you are unable to correct the problem, or if the error occurs repeatedly, contact Technical Support.


Message Box Help
Internal Error

This error message is designed for internal program evaluation only. It should not appear during normal program execution. If this message appears, please write down the information in the message box, then contact Technical Support.


Message Box Help
Program Limits Exceeded

Some errors occur because a program limit is exceeded.

Files

A single backup can contain only 65,534 files. If you need to back up more than this number of files, you must do it in multiple backup sessions.

Directories

There is a limit of 65,534 directories per drive that can be logged. Catalogs cannot exceed more than 2,045 directories per backup. The directory pane in the select files window cannot display more than 8,000 directory folders at one time.

Catalogs

The master catalog can contain only 255 backups. The size of the master catalog file is limited to 32 Kb. When either limit is exceeded, work with the individual backup catalogs for each backup set rather than the master catalog, then make a Full backup to clear the master catalog.

Directory Paths

For any operation, a directory path cannot exceed 63 characters.

Include/Exclude List

There is a limit of 50 statements.

Date Range

When applying a special file selection based on a date range, dates after January 1, 1980 must be used.


Message Box Help
File Errors

If a specified file cannot be accessed or opened, the problem may be caused by one of the following:

♦	The file was erased or moved after the hard drive was logged

♦	You do not have trustee rights to this file or directory

♦	The file is locked (in use) by another application or a network user

♦	Your hard drive may be malfunctioning

If a file cannot be deleted, the file may have the read-only attribute set. You can remove this attribute using the DOS ATTRIB -R command.

If a file cannot be created or written to, the file may already exist and be read-only, or the hard drive may be full. A file cannot be created if an invalid filename is used. If the file being written was a catalog, you can change the destination path by editing the Catalog Path text box in the Configure window.

When many of these errors occur, the operation is terminated when you click OK. Locate the cause of the problem and correct it before restarting the current operation. When a file cannot be opened during a backup or restore, you can skip the file and continue, or cancel the operation.

If you cannot correct the problem and this error occurs more than once, contact Technical Support.


Message Box Help
Invalid Path Errors

If you forget to specify a path statement, or if you enter an invalid path statement, or when an invalid path is detected on your drive, an error message is displayed. The one that appears will point out the problem with your specified path.

In general, a valid path statement is as follows:

C : \ [path \] File

C	A drive letter from A to Z.

:	Colon is required after the drive letter.

\	First backslash is a minimum requirement. It specifies the root directory. Without it, no path has been specified, only a drive.

[path \]	The rest of the path, if necessary. Each directory name must be of the xxxxxxxx.eee or xxxxxxxx format. [Ex: apps\qbwin.12\document.txt\example\.....\...\ ]

The total length of a path statement on your hard drive can be no more than 63 characters. If the directory you want to use is deeply nested and the path is longer than the limit, you may want to cancel the current operation, exit Windows, and use the DOS SUBST command to shorten the path. Consult your DOS documentation for details.


Message Box Help
Insufficient Memory Errors

The current operation cannot be completed because there is not enough memory available. To correct insufficient memory problems, close this program, then close any other programs in Windows before starting this program again. If memory is still insufficient, exit Windows, remove any terminate-and-stay-resident (TSR) programs, restart Windows, and try again. If these measures do not correct the problem, remove unnecessary device drivers from your CONFIG.SYS file and reboot your computer.

Memory use depends on the type of backup device used, the number of logged hard drives, and the selection of such options as compression, error correction, and encryption. You will get optimum results when using a 386-compatible computer with 4 megabytes of memory or better, although operation using QIC-40\80 tape on a 286-compatible computer is supported.

If your computer system is at least a 386-compatible with a minimum of 2 MB of memory installed, you should operate your computer in Window's 386 Enhanced mode to improve memory management. See your Windows documentation for more information.


Message Box Help
Automatic Configuration Message

This message appears the first time you run the program. If you choose to continue, the tape drive(s) connected to your computer are determined and automatically configured. You must configure at least one tape drive before making a backup.


Message Box Help
Configuration Change Detected

When you run this program, the number and type of floppy disk drives installed, and your Windows and DOS software versions are verified. Your system configuration has changed since the last time you ran this program. Click Yes to automatically reconfigure. After automatic configuration is complete, perform a compatibility test on your tape drive(s) to ensure optimum performance and reliability.


Message Box Help
Compatibility Test Failed

Successful completion of the compatibility test is essential to ensure that this program operates reliably on your computer with your current configuration.

DMA speed and other configuration settings for tape drive interfaces are automatically changed and retested during the compatibility test until the optimum settings are established. However, there are many other possible reasons for a compatibility test failure using tape drives. For a comprehensive review of potential problems and recommended solutions, see Troubleshooting.

Note:	You should rerun the compatibility test any time you change or add hardware (memory board, tape drive, hard drive) or memory-resident software (disk cache, memory manager, shell) to your system.


Message Box Help
Compatibility Test Not Performed

Successful completion of the compatibility test is essential to ensure that reliable backups and restores can be made on your computer with the current configuration. This message is displayed each time you run this program, until the compatibility test has been completed successfully,

To start the compatibility test, click the Configure button, highlight one or more tape drives, then click the Test button. During the test, a small backup and compare is performed for each highlighted drive.


Message Box Help
Disable Floppy Drives

Other Windows applications can run while a backup, compare, or restore is made. However, this program bypasses DOS and communicates directly to the floppy disk controller, so it is essential that other programs do not attempt to access the floppy drives. The floppy drives are made unavailable to other applications until the operation is completed. If you attempt to use them, you may cause an error in the other application.

This message appears every time the floppy drives are disabled, unless you select the "Disable this message" check box. The floppy drives are still disabled for all backups, compares, and restores, but the message does not appear.

Note:	The "Disable this message" check box will not appear during a compatibility test.


Message Box Help
Tape Errors

An error can occur when this program attempts to read or write to the current tape. If you are having problems with this specific tape, select Retension from the Tape Tools menu. You can also reformat the tape to correct many problems.

If you are having problems with your tape drive in general, make sure it is installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

For specific information about your tape drive, refer to the README.TXT file.


Message Box Help
Tape Not Formatted

Before using a tape to make a backup, it must be formatted. Insert a different tape and choose OK to continue. You can cancel the current operation by choosing the Cancel button.

Note:	To format a tape, use the Format command in the Tape Tools menu. Formatting a tape takes from 40 minutes to 3 hours.


Tape Not Initialized

Before using a tape to make a backup in a SCSI drive, it must be initialized. Insert a tape that has been initialized and choose OK to continue. You can cancel the current operation by choosing the Cancel button.

Note:	To initialize a tape, use the Initialize command in the Tape Tools menu. Initializing a tape takes less than five minutes.


Message Box Help
No Files Selected

This message appears when you click Start Backup before selecting files to back up.

This message may also occur if none of the files meet the Include/Exclude criteria you have selected for the backup, or when you select unchanged files for an incremental or differential backup.

To select all files on one drive, use the Backup From list box. To select individual files for back up, click the Select Files button. Be sure to select the appropriate Backup Type from the list box.


Message Box Help
Configuration Messages

Various messages show the device configuration result when you attempt to manually add a tape device. Your devices should be automatically detected and configured. If a message indicates a problem, refer to the message for the possible cause.

In most cases, the problem is the result of an incorrectly installed device. If this cause is eliminated and a problem persists, contact Technical Support.


Message Box Help
Configuration Change

You have changed a program setting or device configuration in the Configuration window. To save your changes, click Yes. The new settings and device configurations are used the next time you run the program.

If the change is temporary, click No. The previous configuration is used the next time you run the program.


Message Box Help
No Device Configured

Before you can back up files from your hard drive, retrieve or rebuild catalogs, or restore files to your hard drive, you must configure at least one tape drive for use with the program.

To configure a device, click the Configure button. After the configure window opens, click the Add button. Press the F1 key at any time for Help while configuring your device.


Message Box Help
Installation Errors

During program installation, your SYSTEM.INI file is changed.

An error occurs when this change is not correctly implemented. You may have reinstalled WINDOWS and overwritten the modified SYSTEM.INI file, or, you may have moved your copy of this program to another system which does not have the modified file. There are two ways to correct the problem:

1	Reinstall the program using your distribution diskettes.

2	Make the following changes directly to your SYSTEM.INI file using a text editor such as the WINDOWS Notepad:

[386 Enh]

DEVICE=VFINTD.386

If you add the statement above in the [386 Enh] section of your SYSTEM.INI file, make sure that VFINTD.386 is in the subdirectory where the program is installed. If you continue to receive this message when the SYSTEM.INI file is correct, search for and delete copies of this file in other directories.


Message Box Help
Installation Error

The VFINTD.386 device driver currently identified in your Windows SYSTEM.INI file is the wrong version. There are three ways to correct the problem:

1	Change your SYSTEM.INI file using a text editor, such as the WINDOWS Notepad. To change the file, find the entry below in the [386 Enh] section and edit the directory path to match the directory where the program is installed.

DEVICE=directory path\VFINTD.386

2	Click OK to make the changes to your SYSTEM.INI file automatically.

3	Reinstall the program using your distribution diskettes.


Message Box Help
Device Redetected

The device at these settings was reconnected or turned on while performing a Manual Add. It has been successfully redetected and configured. Although this device has been used with your computer before, for optimal performance, repeat the compatibility test before using this device to make backups.


Insert Next Tape

To compare or restore NetWare backups on your SCSI drive, your backup program must read the first and last tapes containing the backup set. This message indicates that the first tape has been read and the program is searching for the last tape.

To continue with the compare or restore, insert the last tape of the NetWare backup set and choose OK. If you insert an incorrect tape, you will be asked for another.

To cancel the compare or restore, choose Cancel.


Insert Previous Tape

To compare or restore NetWare backups on your SCSI drive, your backup program must read the first and last tapes containing the backup set. This message indicates that both tapes have ben read and the program is ready to start comparing or restoring files from the first tape.

To continue with the compare or restore, insert the first tape of the NetWare backup set and choose OK. If you insert an incorrect tape, you will be asked for another.

To cancel the compare or restore, choose Cancel.


Could Not Create DMA Buffer

You are using a SCSI drive with a DOS ASPI Manager. To operate correctly with a DOS ASPI manager, your backup software must be able to allocate 33K in the first megabyte of memory.

This error message indicates that a 33K block of memory is not available. To make this block available,

1	Make sure no other windows programs are running during your backup, compare, or restore.

2	Remove any active TSRs or device drivers.

3	Use a memory manager to free more memory in the first megabyte.


Verification Failed For Tape Volume xx
Verification Failed For Tape Volume xx.

The tape you are using for this backup set has one or more bad areas on it. To ensure a complete and accurate backup, you should Compare this backup set with the original files and back up any files that do not compare successfully in a new backup set.


Demonstration of Arcada Backup

Refer to the Order Info icon in the Arcada Backup Group of the Program Manager for information on purchasing Arcada Backup.


Tape Incompatibilities in Multiple Tape Backup Sets

This tape is not the same type as the first tape you used in this backup set. This tape may be compatible in another backup session, but it cannot be used to continue the current backup session.


Not Enough Memory

The program needs more memory to perform this operation. You can free additional memory by closing other applications and restarting Windows.


Unable to Load the Driver

The program is unable to load the driver because there is a missing device driver component. Reinstall the product and try again. If this does not help, contact Technical Support.


Tape is Already Open

This error message is designed for internal program evaluation only. It should not appear during normal program execution. If this message appears, please write down the information in the message box, then contact Technical Support.


Tape Needs To Be Open

This error message is designed for internal program evaluation only. It should not appear during normal program execution. If this message appears, please write down the information in the message box, then contact Technical Support.


Tape is Write Protected

The tape you inserted is write protected. Remove the tape from the drive and make sure you want to use it for backup. If you want to use the tape you must remove the write protection before you reinsert it in the drive. If not, insert another tape to continue the backup.


Tape is Unreadable

The tape you inserted cannot be read. Insert another tape.


Tape is not Writable

The tape you inserted is not writable. Insert another tape.


Tape is Unformatted

The tape you inserted is not formatted. Click Format in the TapeTool menu. Format will format and certify the tape. All data will be lost. A warning is displayed before formatting begins.


Unable to Create DMA Test Dialog

This error message is designed for internal program evaluation only. It should not appear during normal program execution. If this message appears, please write down the information in the message box, then contact Technical Support.


Cancelled Operation
Canceled Operation

The operation has been canceled. This error message is designed for internal program evaluation only. It should not appear during normal program execution. If this message appears, please write down the information in the message box, then contact Technical Support.


Failed to Register Tape Prompt (DSL)
Failed to Register Tape Prompt Function with the DSL

This error message is designed for internal program evaluation only. It should not appear during normal program execution. If this message appears, please write down the information in the message box, then contact Technical Support.


Unknown DSL Error

This error message is designed for internal program evaluation only. It should not appear during normal program execution. If this message appears, please write down the information in the message box, then contact Technical Support.


Initialize Tape

Initializing the tape erases the tape and prepares it for use. All data will be lost. Ensure that you want to use this tape. If not, cancel this operation by choosing the Cancel button. After initialization, the program prompts you to enter a new name for the tape.


Format Tape

Formatting the tape formats and certifies the tape. All data will be lost. Make sure you want to use this tape. If not, cancel this operation by choosing the Cancel button.


Format Operation Failed

The format operation has failed. Check to ensure that you are using the correct type of tape for your drive. Also make sure the tape heads are clean and the drive head is properly aligned. If there are errors on the tape the format may fail. Try using a different tape.


Registry Files

Use this setting to indicate whether or not the registry files are backed up. Registry files are located in your Windows directory and they must be backed up in order to restore your system if it crashes. However, you may not want to back up your registry files each time you run a backup because the backup will take longer.


Confirm Creation of Directory

The Restore to an Alternate Directory option is selected. The program will automatically create a new directory where you can restore your files. Just type the directory you want to create and your files will be restored to this new location. Choose No if you do not want to create a new directory and would like to restore to the Original Location.


Restore Registry
Restore Registry Files

Registry files are located in your Windows directory and they must be backed up in order to restore your system if it crashes. However, you may not want to restore your registry files each time you run a restore because the restore will take longer.


NetWare Bindery Files

To back up and restore bindery files, we suggest you refer to your Novell NetWare Manual.

Before you back up a NetWare 3.x or 2.x server, use Novell's tool BINDFIX.EXE (see your NetWare Manual.) Running BINDFIX.EXE will create backup files of the bindery. For a list of the files, see your Novell NetWare Manual. To back up these files, select them as you would any other file.

To restore the bindery, select the backup files that were created by BINDFIX.EXE and restore them to their original locations. Run BINDREST.EXE and the backup files will be added to the bindery.

Note: This process will NOT back up the trustee rights for files and directories, nor will it back up the extended attributes for files on the NetWare volume.


Backup and Compare
Backup and Compare Complete

You have successfully backed up and compared your files.