Automatic Data Protection

Automatic Data Protection ensures your data is backed up on a regular basis. When you first start the application, you are prompted with the option of initiating Automatic Data Protection.

Any job created with Automatic Data Protection can later be edited with this program. Systems with Task Scheduler (Internet Explorer 4.x) or System Agent (Windows 95) installed can also use these schedulers to schedule a job created with Automatic Data Protection.

Note: If System Agent (Windows 95) or Task Scheduler (Internet Explorer 4.x) is running on your machine, Backup Exec will use the installed scheduler to schedule jobs. If neither System Agent nor Task Scheduler is running, you must start the Backup Exec scheduler.

To use Automatic Data Protection:

1	Select a day of the week for the backup job to run, or select “Weekday” or “Day.”

If you choose a day of the week, the New and changed files option is displayed. If you choose “Day” or “Weekday,” the New and changed files option is not displayed and All selected files backups are automatically performed.

2	Select a device, or file in the Where to back up drop-down list box.

3	Click OK.


One-Button Backup

One-Button Backup launches a backup of all local hard disks, including the Registry.

To use One-Button Backup:

1	From the Start menu, select Programs, then Backup Exec, and then click One-Button Backup.

The One-Button Backup dialog appears.

2	Select a device, or File in the drop-down list box.

3	Click Start.

The backup will run as either a full or differential backup, with default settings, depending on the following criteria.

A full backup is performed if:

•	Ten differential backups have been performed since the last full backup, regardless of dates.

•	More than seven days have passed since the last backup.

A differential backup is performed if:

•	No more than seven days have passed since the last full backup.


Creating a Backup Job

1	On the Job menu, click New.

The Backup window appears with no files selected and all settings set to default.

2	Click All selected files or New and changed files.

3	Click the check boxes associated with the drives, folders, and files you want to back up.

A blue checkmark appears in the check box next to each item you have selected for this backup job.

Note: You must make file selections before running your backup job.

4	Choose a backup destination in the Where to back up drop-down list box.

5	Click Options to set your options.

The Backup Job Options dialog box appears.

6	Click on a tab to view different option groups. Different options are available in the following tabs:

General tab

Password tab

Type tab

Exclude tab

Report tab

Advanced Tab

7	After you have made all your selections for this backup job, click OK, then click Save under the Job menu.

8	To run this backup job now, click Start.

The Backup Progress window appears.

Tip

Network drives may be selected for backup, just like any other drive.

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Backing Up Everything On Your Computer

1	On the Job menu, click New.

The Backup window appears.

2	Expand “My Computer” and click the check box next to each drive.

3	Click Options, then click the Advanced tab in the Backup Job Options dialog box.

4	Check the Back up Windows Registry… option, then click OK.

5	Click Start.

Note: It is strongly recommended that you perform a full backup of your system regularly, so you have a current backup of your entire system available to restore in the case of hard disk failure.

Network drives may be selected for backup, just like any other drive.

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Backup File

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

The File option does not require that your files are written to a medium that is formatted for backup use only. You may want to use the File option if you plan on using a medium for additional purposes other than backup. However, if you use a medium that is formatted for backup use only, you may only write backup files to that device.

To back up to a file:

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

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

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

Note: We recommend entering a filename for your File Backup. However, if you do not enter a filename, this program provides a name for you. For example, if you enter C:\SAVE in the text box, this program will create a backup file called SAVE.QIC on your local drive. The path for your backup file would be C:\SAVE.QIC.


Backup Sets dialog box

Select the backup set(s) you want in the Select backup set(s) list box, then click OK. The backup set(s) appear in the main selection panes.

Note: If you wish to view a backup set during Device View that spans more than one media, you must insert all media in sequence.


Startup dialog box

This dialog gives you the option to begin using this program using the Backup Wizard, a Blank Backup Job, the Restore Wizard, or a Blank Restore Job. You can also choose to open an existing backup job.

Click an option, then click OK. Or, click Close to close the dialog and go to the Backup window. If you do not want the Startup dialog box to appear the next time you start this program, uncheck the Show startup dialog… option at the bottom of the dialog.

Tip

If you uncheck the Show startup dialog…option, it can be turned on again using the Preferences option located under the Tools menu.


Media Required dialog box

This dialog box appears after you click the Start button to begin your restore. The program needs additional media to complete the restore. Insert the media listed in the drive, then click OK.


Creating a Weekly Backup Cycle

1	Label your media. If your backup requires more than one medium, label and number all the media so you can recognize them easily.

2	Start your cycle on Friday. Insert your first medium in the backup device and perform an All Selected Files backup.

3	On Monday, reinsert the media you used for the All Selected Files backup and perform an Incremental backup. The Incremental backup automatically appends to the All Selected Files backup.

4	Tuesday through Thursday, perform Incremental backups. Each subsequent Incremental backup appends to the previous backup. If you need more than one medium, you will be prompted to change media. After your Thursday backup, you will have a complete rotation set.

5	On Friday, repeat the cycle with a second set of media.


Creating the Disaster Recovery Set

The first step in securing the data on your system is creating the Disaster Recovery (DR) Set. The DR Set will contain the information necessary to recover your system.

The Recovery Wizard will guide you through the steps required to create the DR Set with easy-to-follow instructions for protecting your valuable data. Once the DR Set has been created, it will allow you to recover your system should your hard drive fail, even if your Windows operating system will not start.

The first time this program launches, you are prompted to create DR Diskettes. If you do not create DR Diskettes at that time, you may do so later by choosing Recovery Wizard from the Tools menu. The DR Diskettes enable you to restore your files even if Windows will not start.

If you installed a new backup device since you created your DR Set, you must create a new DR Set to accompany your new backup device. If the backup device listed is not found, Disaster Recovery cannot complete.

If you want to create a backup set that allows you to recover your system as quickly as possible, we recommend you create a minimum backup set.

To create the Disaster Recovery Set for Windows 9x, you will need the following items:

•	One or more blank, formatted 1.44MB diskettes

•	Windows 9x installation CD

•	Media for your backup device

To create the Disaster Recovery Set for Windows NT, you will need the following items:

•	Five (5) blank, formatted 1.44MB diskettes

•	Windows NT installation CD

•	Media for your backup device

To create your Disaster Recovery Set:

1	Select Recovery Wizard from the Tools menu.

The Recovery Wizard appears.

2	Follow the instructions on the Wizard screens to create your Disaster Recovery Set.

It is recommended that you label your media when prompted in the Wizards, and store your DR Set in a safe place. A new Disaster Recovery Set should be created when new hardware or software has been added to your system, or if many changes have been made to your files since the last DR Set was created.

If you are running Windows 9x, we recommend testing the DR Diskettes once they have been created, to ensure that they will work in an emergency situation.

Note: If you are running Windows 9x and are using a SCSI device for Disaster Recovery, you may be prompted for a DOS ASPI driver. Please refer to the README.TXT for instructions on entering the correct drivers when creating the DR Set.

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Creating a Minimum Backup Set

If you want to create a backup set that allows you to restore your system as quickly as possible, we recommend you create a backup set that contains the Windows registry and all files under the following folders:

•	C:\

AUTOEXEC.BAT, COMMAND.COM, CONFIG.SYS, IO.SYS, MSDOS.*

•	C:\Windows

COMMAND.COM, *.DAO, *.DAT, DBLBUFF.SYS, EMM386.EXE, EXPLORER.EXE, HIMEM.SYS, IFSHLP.SYS, SETVER.EXE, SYSTEM.INI, WIN.COM, WIN.INI, WINVER.EXE

•	C:\Windows\System (and all subdirectories)

•	C:\Windows\Fonts

•	C:\Windows\Temp

•	C:\Windows\Start Menu

•	C:\Program Files\VERITAS Software\Backup Exec

Note: The above assumes you installed the program under the default directory structure. Make any corrections if the path is not current.

The minimum backup set contains all files necessary to boot Windows and run this program. Once this program is running, you can use your most recent All Selected files (Full) backup to restore your entire system.

Note: Windows stores information about all the devices installed in your computer. If you add any new hardware devices to your computer, you will need to make a new minimum backup that contains the information about your new device.


Testing Your Windows 9x Disaster Recovery Set
Testing Your Disaster Recovery Set

After you have made your Disaster Recovery Set, you will be asked if you would like to test the Disaster Recovery Set. Testing the DR Set is very similar to performing an actual recovery; however, be sure to stop before recovering your data. This test is to verify that your drive is responding properly.

To test your Windows 9x Disaster Recovery Set:

1	Insert the Windows Startup Disk (diskette #1 of the DR Set) into your machine’s 3.5” boot floppy drive.

Or,

If you selected to boot your computer from your backup device, and did not create floppy diskettes, insert Disaster Recovery Media #1 into your drive and restart your computer.

2	Restart your computer.

A DOS screen appears.

3	If a Windows Startup Diskette #2 was created (not all systems require the creation of a second diskette), insert that diskette into your machine’s 3.5” boot floppy drive, then press any key.

The Disaster Recovery screen appears.

4	Press F5.

Your system files will be copied from the diskette to your hard drive.

The following prompt should appear:

Please insert Disaster Recovery Media #1 into your (device name).

CAUTION: Do not continue past this step. The test is complete. Please remove the Windows Startup Disk from your floppy drive and restart your computer.

If you see any error messages during this process, then there is a problem communicating with the backup device. Most likely the problem is a missing DOS driver that is required for your backup device, or incorrect command line parameters for the driver. Consult the documentation for your backup device for information on configuring it for use in DOS.

To test your Windows NT Disaster Recovery Set:

1	Insert the Windows NT Workstation Setup Boot Disk (diskette #1 of the DR Set) and restart your computer.

2	Follow the instructions on the screen until you receive a message indicating that the test is complete.

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Testing for OBDR Compatibility
Testing for Compatibility

To ensure that your system supports booting from your backup device, you will need to create a Disaster Recovery Set and run a compatibility test. This test will determine if your BIOS supports booting from your backup device.

To carry out a compatibility test:

1	Create the Disaster Recovery Set using the Recovery Wizard available from the Tools menu. Remember to select the option that allows you to boot your computer from your backup device.

2	When your Disaster Recovery Set is complete, insert Disaster Recovery Media #1 into your backup device, and restart your computer.

A Disaster Recovery screen should appear.

Note: Certain tape drives may require you to start your computer in Disaster Recovery mode. Consult your tape drive documentation for instructions on booting in Disaster Recovery mode.

3	Follow the instructions on the screen to Exit, remove the media from your drive and restart your computer. If a DR screen does not appear, your system started up from the hard disk and therefore does not support this feature.

Note: If your system does not support booting from your backup device, you must create a new Disaster Recovery Set and select the floppy diskette creation option in the Recovery Wizard.


Drivers for PCMCIA Slots

Note: This section applies to Disaster Recovery Diskettes only.

If you have a device that uses a PCMCIA slot, you will need to manually add several drivers to your CONFIG.SYS file. To see which drivers you need to install, refer to your hardware manual. In most cases, only three drivers are required to utilize your card in a PCMCIA slot.

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Disaster Recovery for Windows 9x

The Disaster Recovery process enables you to recover from hard disk failure and should be used in emergency situations only.

Before using Disaster Recovery (DR), decide if another recovery method can be implemented instead. For example, if the problem appears to be a Windows system problem, such as a corrupt registry, try to recover by following the steps outlined in your Microsoft Windows User's Manual before using Disaster Recovery.

If your hard drive failed completely and you have replaced it, Disaster Recovery may be the best method for recovery. However, you may also consider re-installing Windows, re-installing your backup software, then selectively restoring the rest of the files you need.

To use Disaster Recovery:

1	Replace any lost hard drives with comparable drives.

Note: In order to recover all your information, Disaster Recovery must have at least as much hard disk space as existed before the drive failure.

2	Insert the Windows Startup Disk (diskette #1 of the DR Set) into your machine’s 3.5” boot floppy drive and restart your computer.

Or,

If you selected to boot your computer from your backup device, and did not create floppy diskettes, insert Disaster Recovery Media #1 into your drive and restart your computer.

A DOS screen appears.

3	If a Windows Startup Diskette #2 was created (not all systems require the creation of a second diskette), insert that diskette into your machine’s 3.5” boot floppy drive, then press any key.

The Disaster Recovery screen appears.

4	If necessary, you may prepare your hard disk at this time using the following tools by pressing Enter:

Use DDIFF to display differences between your current and original hard drive configurations.

*Use FDISK to repartition your hard disk.

*Use FORMAT to format one or more partitioned drives.

*Use SYS to install the system boot files onto the hard disk.

*For instructions on the use of the above utilities please refer to your operating system user manual or contact your operating system manufacturer.

Note: If you alter your drives by using FDISK or partition utility, you must reboot with DR Diskette #1 prior to using the FORMAT and SYS utilities or proceeding to the following steps.

When you are done preparing your hard disk, at the prompt, type (Your boot floppy drive letter):\RECOVER, and press ENTER.

5	To continue with Disaster Recovery, press F5.

The following prompt should appear:

Please insert the Disaster Recovery Media #1 into your (device name).

6	Insert media #1 of your DR Set into your device when prompted, then press ENTER. If your Disaster Recovery Set spans more than one media, you are prompted to insert the next piece of media in the sequence it was created.

You will then be prompted to select a drive, or volume, to recover. If you have only one drive, it will automatically be selected for recovery and this prompt will not appear.

7	Select the volume that you wish to recover by highlighting the volume using the Up and Down arrow keys, then pressing ENTER.

You will then be asked to confirm your selections before recovering your information.

8	Press ENTER to confirm your selections.

Note: If media #1 of your DR Set is not in your drive, you will be prompted to insert it at this time.

9	Once the volume has been recovered, a summary of the process will be displayed. To exit this screen, press ENTER. If there is more than one volume to be recovered, you may select it at this time.

After recovering the volume(s), you may wish to view the REPORT.TXT file which contains a text summary of the files that could not be recovered. If you wish to view this file, you must first exit the program by pressing the <ESC> key twice, then typing EDIT REPORT.TXT. After reading the text, press <ALT> F, then press X to exit the editor.

Your recovery is complete. Remove any media from your machine and restart your computer.

Note: It may be necessary to restart your computer more than once if any hardware in your system has changed since your DR Set was created.

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Disaster Recovery for Windows NT

Backup Exec can protect the data on your NT Workstation in the event of a hard drive failure. The Disaster Recovery process allows you to recover lost data and return your system to full operation.

You may choose to back up the NT Workstation Registry by selecting it in the Options settings under the Advanced tab. By Default, Backup Exec will back up the registry when the Windows Directory is selected for backup. The NT Workstation Registry must be backed up in order to properly restore your system in the event of a hard drive failure.

A minimal install of the Windows NT Workstation will be performed from the Disaster Recovery Set. Disaster Recovery screens will display messages instructing you when to insert each of the four diskettes from your Disaster Recovery Set.

To use Disaster Recovery:

1	Insert the Windows NT Workstation Setup Boot Disk (diskette #1 of the DR Set) and restart your computer. You will be guided through a partial NT installation.

Only the boot drive and the NT installation drive need to be partitioned at this time. You will be able to partition and format other drives at a later time through the Disk Administrator in the Disaster Recovery process.

2	Restart your computer when prompted.

The Recovery Wizard should appear now and guide you through the steps necessary to recover your system.

Note: If setup determines that your primary partition is not set up (i.e. if your C drive is not partitioned or formatted), then you will be prompted to do so. You should attempt to partition any new drive(s) to the same settings as were set before the drive failure.

3	After you have restored all the files from your backup volumes, reboot your machine to complete your recovery.


One-Button Restore

One-Button Restore launches a series of dialogues that help you perform a quick restore in only three steps.

To use One-Button Restore:

1	From the Start menu select Programs, then Backup Exec, and then click One-Button Restore.

The One-Button Restore dialog box appears.

2	Select a device, or File in the drop-down list box. Choose the file to restore from by clicking the browse button. Click Next to continue.

3	Check the drives, folders, and files you want to restore.

4	Click Start to begin restoring your files. A message appears when the restore completes.


Running a Restore

1	Click the Restore tab.

The Restore window appears.

2	Select a device, or file to restore from in the Restore from drop-down list box.

3	Click Folder View, Media View, or Device View.

4	Click the check boxes associated with the drives, folders, and files you want to restore.

A blue checkmark appears in the check box next to each item you have selected for restore.

5	Choose a restore destination in the Where to restore drop-down list box.

6	Click Options to set your options.

The Restore Options dialog box appears.

7	Click one of the following options, click Apply, then click OK.

Do not replace the file on my computer.

Replace the file on my computer only if the file is older .

Always replace the file on my computer.

8	Click Start.

The Media Required box appears. Follow the instructions on the screen, then click OK.

The Restore Progress window appears.

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Restoring All Your Files

You can use this procedure to recover from hard disk failure, or to transfer all your files to a new computer.

Before you can restore your files after a hard disk failure, you must first prepare your hard disk and reinstall Windows. Then follow these instructions:

For Windows 9x

1	Install and configure this program.

2	Insert the media containing your most recent full (All selected files) backup.

3	Make the following option selections on the Restore window:

What to Restore—Click Device View, then check each local drive. By default, the most recent file versions are restored.

Where to Restore—Choose Original Locations.

How to Restore—Choose Always replace.

4	Click Start

If you used the Back up Windows Registry… option and backed up the registry, a prompt will appear asking if you would like to restore the Windows Registry.

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

5	If your system’s hardware configuration and system settings have not changed since you last backed up the registry, click Yes to restore the Windows Registry.

The entire backup of the registry is restored along with all selected local drives.

Or,

If your system’s hardware configuration has changed (i.e. you have added a new drive or changed the IRQ settings on a card) click No when prompted to restore the hardware and system settings in the registry. Only those portions of the registry containing your software settings and configuration will be restored along with all selected local drives.

6	When the restore is complete, you are prompted to reboot your computer. Click Yes to reboot (recommended).

7	Restore all your New and changed files (incremental) backups. Begin with the oldest and progress to the most recent incremental backup.

For Windows NT

1	Install and configure this program.

2	Insert the media containing your most recent full (All selected files) backup.

3	Make the following option selections on the Restore window:

What to Restore—Click Device View, then check each local drive. By default, the most recent file versions are restored.

Where to Restore—Choose Original Locations.

How to Restore—Choose Always replace.

If you used the Back up Windows Registry… option and backed up the registry, a prompt will appear asking if you would like to restore the Windows Registry.

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

4	If your system’s hardware configuration and system settings have not changed since you last backed up the registry, click Options in the Restore window and select Restore Windows Registry from the Advanced Tab.

The entire backup of the registry is restored along with all selected local drives.

Or,

If your system’s hardware configuration has changed, (i.e. you have added a new drive or changed the IRQ settings on a card) make sure the Restore Windows Registry checkbox is not selected. Only files selected from your local drives will be restored.

5	Click Start

6	When the restore is complete, you are prompted to reboot your computer. Click Yes to reboot (recommended).

7	Restore all your New and changed files (incremental) backups. Begin with the oldest and progress to the most recent incremental backup.

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Restore File

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

To restore your data from a file:

1	Select File in the Restore from drop-down list box on the Restore window or wizard.

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

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

3	Click the check boxes associated with the drives, folders, and files you want to restore.

A blue checkmark appears in the check box next to each item you have selected for restore.

4	Choose a restore destination in the Where to restore drop-down list box.

5	Click Options to set your options.

The Restore Options dialog box appears.

6	Click one of the following options, click Apply, then click OK.

Do not replace the file on my computer.

Replace the file on my computer only if the file is older .

Always replace the file on my computer.

7	Click Start.

The Media Required box appears. Follow the instructions on the screen, then click OK.

The Restore Progress window appears.


Running a Compare

1	Click the Compare tab.

The Compare window appears.

2	Select a device, or File to compare from in the Compare from drop-down list box.

3	Click Folder View, Media View, or Device View.

4	Click the check boxes associated with the drives, folders, and files you want to compare.

A blue checkmark appears in the check box next to each item you have selected for compare.

5	Choose where to compare in the Where to compare drop-down list box.

6	Click Start.

7	The Media Required box appears. Follow the instructions on the screen, then click OK.

The Compare Progress window appears.

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Compare File

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

To compare your data from a custom location:

1	Select File in the Compare from drop-down list box on the Compare window.

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

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

3	Click Folder View, Media View, or Device View.

4	Click the check boxes associated with the drives, folders, and files you want to compare.

A blue checkmark appears in the check box next to each item you have selected for compare.

5	Choose where to compare in the Where to compare drop-down list box.

6	Click Start.

7	The Media Required box appears. Follow the instructions on the screen, then click OK.

The Compare Progress window appears.


Backing Up to Media that Already Contain Backups

1	Click Options on the Backup window.

The Backup Job Options dialog box appears.

2	Choose one of the following options on the General tab:

Append this backup to my media.

Overwrite my media with this backup.

Let me choose this option during the backup.

3	Click OK.

Notes:

•	Some media, such as CD/R, do not support the Overwrite option.

•	Backing up to file does not support the Append option.

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Creating a Password

Your password may consist of up to 8 characters. Passwords are case-sensitive. For example, “my pass” is not the same as “My Pass”.

1	Click Options on the Backup window.

The Backup Job Options dialog box appears.

2	Click the Password tab.

3	Click Password protect backup set.

4	Type your password in the Password text box.

5	Retype your password in the Confirm password text box.

6	Click OK.

CAUTION: Make careful note of your password. Without it, you will not be able to access or recover data in your password protected backup set.

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Choosing a Backup Type

Click All selected files on the Backup window.

Or,

Click New and changed files on the Backup window.

To change the specified backup type for New and changed files:

1	Click Options in the How to back up section.

The Backup Job Options dialog box appears.

2	Click the Type tab.

3	Click New and changed files only.

4	Click Differential backup type or Incremental backup type.

5	Click OK.

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Excluding a Registered File Type from Backup

1	Click Options on the Backup window.

The Backup Job Options dialog box appears.

2	Click the Exclude tab.

3	Click Add.

4	Click Registered type.

5	Select an item in the Registered type list box.

6	Click OK.

The excluded file type appears in the Do not back up these file types list box.

7	Click OK.

Tips

•	If you want to add additional file types to be excluded, repeat the steps above. To remove a file type from the Do not back up these file types list box, select the file type, and then click Remove.

•	Excluded file types are marked in the selection panes with a red X.

•	For a current list of files automatically excluded from backups, visit our support site knowledge base at http://www.support.veritas.com.

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Excluding Files from Backup by File Extension

1	Click Options on the Backup window.

The Backup Job Options dialog box appears.

2	Click the Exclude tab.

3	Click Add.

4	Click Custom type.

5	Type a file extension with a maximum of eleven characters in the Custom type text box. Do not type a period (.).

For example, type bat to exclude all your batch files.

6	Click OK.

The excluded file type appears in the Do not back up these file types list box.

7	Click OK.

Tips

•	If you want to add additional file types to be excluded, repeat the steps above. To remove a file type from the Do not back up these file types list box, select the file type, and then click Remove.

•	Excluded file types are marked in the selection panes with a red X.

•	For a current list of files automatically excluded from backups, visit our support site knowledge base at http://www.support.veritas.com.

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Using the Restore Options Dialog Box

1	Click Options on the Restore window.

The Restore Options dialog box appears.

2	Move between different option groups by clicking one of the following tabs:

General tab

Report tab

Advanced tab

3	Select the options you want.

4	If you want to make changes in another tab before closing the dialog box, click Apply, then click another tab.

5	After you have made your final selection, click OK.

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Restore Options General Tab
General Tab

Click the General Restore Options tab to set one of the following options:

Do not replace

Replace older files

Always replace

Tip

Always replace replaces the files on your hard disk with the backed up files, regardless of which file is more recent.

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Restore Options Report Tab
Report Tab

Use the Report tab to specify the items you want to include in your restore report and to set your unattended restore option.

Check the items listed under In the report for this restore to specify items for the restore report.

Check Unattended operation to run unattended restores. This option enables the program to bypass most prompts during a restore operation; except those that prompt for the exchanging of media in your drive.

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Restore Options Advanced Tab
Advanced Tab

Use the Advanced tab to choose whether to restore your Windows registry information. Select the checkbox to restore the registry.


Using the Backup Job Options Dialog Box

1	Click Options on the Backup window to open the Backup Job Options dialog box.

2	Move between different option groups by clicking any one of the following tabs:

General tab

Password tab

Type tab

Exclude tab

Report tab

Advanced tab

3	Select the options you want.

4	If you want to make changes in another tab before closing the dialog box, click Apply, and then click another tab.

5	After you have made your final selection, click OK.

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General Tab

Click the General tab in the Backup Job Options dialog box to specify General options. You can turn Verify data on or off, select a compression setting, specify how to handle media that already contain backups, and name your media if it is blank.

Tip

To rename your QIC media, choose Media from the Tools menu, then select Rename.

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Password Tab

Click the Password tab in the Backup Job Options dialog box to set a password in order to password protect your backup set.

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Type Tab

Click the Type tab to choose a backup type.

Specify the New and changed files backup type to run as a Differential or Incremental backup, or click All selected files to back up all the files you have selected.

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Exclude Tab

Click the Exclude tab to add file types to, or remove file types from the Do not back up these file types list box. Click Add to open the Exclude files from backup dialog box or select a file type in the list and click Remove.

Tip

For a current list of files automatically excluded from backups, visit our support site knowledge base at http://www.support.veritas.com.

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Backup Options Report Tab
Report Tab

Use the Report tab to specify the items you want to include in your backup report and to set your unattended backup option.

Check the items listed to specify items for the backup report.

Check Unattended operation to run unattended backups. This option enables the program to bypass most prompts during a backup operation, except those that prompt for the exchanging of media in your drive.

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Advanced Tab

Use the Advanced tab to specify whether or not the Windows Registry and the NetWare Bindery files are backed up. If you do not have the Novell 32-bit NetWare client installed, the Back up NetWare Bindery... option will not be available.

Back up Windows Registry—The Registry is automatically selected for backup when the Windows folder is selected.

Back up NetWare Bindery...—Backs up the NetWare Bindery when a NetWare system volume is selected for backup. This program will back up NetWare 3.x server bindery, and NetWare file and directory attributes from NetWare server volumes, including trustee information.

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Using Media Tools

CAUTION: The Format, Erase, and Initialize commands destroy all data on the media.

If you have more than one backup device attached to your system, each device will be listed and will have its own set of tools. Different drive types use different tool sets.

To begin using a media tool:

•	Click Media on the Tools menu, then click the tool you need.

Identify

Initialize

Erase

Retension

Rename

Security Erase

Format

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Using Report Tools

Your backup software provides two report tools for managing reports. To use a report tool:

•	Click Report on the Tools menu, then click the tool you need.

View Report

Print Report

Tip

Your reports are stored in the Backup application directory.


Importing Catalog Items

1	On the Restore or Compare window select Catalog Import from the Tools menu. Device View is selected.

2	Select the backup set you wish to add to your catalog in the Select Backup Sets dialog box.

3	Click OK. The items in the backup set are added to your catalog.

Note: The media is searched and catalog information is added to your catalog. If the backup set is very large, this operation can take several minutes.


Deleting Items from the Backup Catalog

1	Select Catalog Cleanup from the Tools menu.

The Cleanup Catalog dialog box appears.

2	Select a device, media, or backup set in the Remove from catalog list box.

3	Click Remove.

Tips

•	To remove additional items from the catalog repeat steps 2 and 3. When you are finished deleting items, click Done.

•	If you want to compact the catalog so that it occupies less space, click Compact.

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Setting Preference Options
Setting Preferences

1	Click Preferences on the Tools menu.

The Preferences dialog box appears with the following options:

Show the startup dialog when this program is started.

Show the number and size of files before backing up, restoring, and comparing data. If you turn this check box off, time estimates during progress operations will not be included in the progress dialog.

2	Set the option(s) you want.

3	Click OK.


Compute Selection Information

Displays the estimated number and size of files selected for a Backup, Restore, or Compare operation. Computing selection information also enables this program to display time estimates and file counts in the Progress windows.


General Overview

The on-line help system provides in-depth information about the program and its functions. Use the Help system as a reference tool when you need more information on a topic, an option, a feature, or a procedure. You can use both the Index and the Find tab to locate items in the Help system.

You can also get context-sensitive Help for items on a dialog box. Click [image] on the Toolbar, and then click the item you want information about.

The Help System is separated into the main functions of the program: backup, restore, and compare. You will also find helpful information on tools, and easy to follow steps for setting your options.


Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows compatible mouse techniques can be used to navigate throughout this program. You may also want to use the following keyboard shortcuts.

To select items with the keyboard:

Use the Arrow keys or Tab to highlight the command button you want to choose and press Enter.

Or,

Use the Arrow keys or Tab to highlight the option button or check box you want to select and press Spacebar.

Or,

Press the underlined letter (hotkey) in the item.

To accept the current settings:

Press Enter.

Or,

Use the Tab key to highlight OK and press Enter.


Saving a Backup Job
Saving a New Backup Job

1	Click Save on the Job menu.

The Save Backup Job As dialog box appears.

2	Type a name for your Backup Job in the Job Name text box.

3	Click Save.

Tip

Your backup job name may consist of up to 130 characters including spaces.

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Opening a Backup Job

1	Select the Backup Job you want to open in the Backup Job combo box on the Backup window.

Or,

Click Open on the Job menu.

The Open Backup Job dialog box appears.

2	Select a Backup Job in the list.

3	Click Open.

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Modifying a Backup Job

1	Select the job you want to modify in the Backup Job combo box on the Backup window.

2	Make your modifications by changing any drive, folder and/or file selections, and any options settings.

3	Click Save on the Job menu.

Tips

•	You can select or deselect items for backup. You can also change your option settings using the Backup Job Options dialog box. To open the Backup Job Options dialog box, click Options on the Backup window.

•	If you want to save the modified Backup Job with a new name, click Save As on the Job menu.

•	When you are done modifying a particular backup job, click Save from the Job menu, and it will run at the next scheduled time.

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Deleting a Backup Job

1	Click Delete on the Job menu.

The Delete Backup Job dialog box appears.

2	Select a Backup Job in the list box.

3	Click Delete.

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Selecting Drives for Backup

•	On the Backup window, click the check box next to the drive you want to back up.

A blue checkmark indicates the entire drive is selected for backup. A gray checkmark next to a drive indicates some, but not all files on that drive are selected for backup.

Tip

Network drives may be selected for backup, just like any other drive.

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Selecting folders, and files for backup
Selecting Folders and Files for Backup

•	On the Backup window, click the check box next to the folders and files you want to back up.

A blue checkmark indicates the folder or file is selected for backup. A gray checkmark next to a drive indicates some, but not all files on that drive are selected for backup.

Tips

•	Click a plus sign (+) to display folders.

•	Click a folder on the left side of the window to display its contents on the right.

•	To change the size of either side of the window, drag the bar between the two sides.

•	Click Refresh on the View menu to update your folders.

•	To view the amount of files selected for backup, and the number of bytes for the selected files, click Selection Information on the View menu.

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Choosing where to back up to
Choosing Where to Back Up

•	Use the Where to back up drop-down list box on the Backup window to designate where your files are backed up. Select a device, or select File and back up your files to your hard drive, a network drive, a floppy diskette, or removable media


Choosing Where to Restore from

•	Use the Restore from drop-down list box on the Restore window to select where to restore from. Select a device in the drop-down list box. If you used the File selection and backed your files up to a custom location, such as a hard drive, a network drive, a floppy diskette, or removable media, select File in the drop-down list box.

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Selecting Drives to Restore

•	On the Restore window, click the check box next to the drive you want to restore.

A blue checkmark indicates the entire drive is selected for restore. A gray checkmark next to a drive indicates some, but not all files on that drive are selected for restore.

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Selecting folders, and files to restore
Selecting Folders and Files to Restore

•	On the Restore window, click the check box next to each folder and file you want to restore.

A blue checkmark indicates the folder or file is selected for restore. A gray checkmark next to a folder indicates some, but not all files on that drive are selected for restore.

Tips

•	Click a plus sign (+) to display folders.

•	Click a folder on the left side of the window to display its contents on the right.

•	To change the size of either side of the window, drag the bar between the two sides.

•	To update your folders in the Device View window, select Refresh from the View menu.

•	To view the amount of files selected for restore, and the number of bytes for the selected files, click Selection Information on the View menu.

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Restoring files to their original location
Restoring Files to their Original Locations

1	Select Original Locations in the Where to restore drop-down list box located on the Restore window.

2	Click Start.

Note: When restoring files that already exist, Do not replace the file on my computer is selected as the default setting.

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Restoring Files to an Alternate Location

1	Select Alternate Location in the Where to restore drop-down list box located on the Restore window.

The Browse button and text box appear.

2	Click Browse.

The Browse for Folder dialog box appears.

3	Select a folder and a file within that folder, then click OK.

The folder name appears in the text box.

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Restoring Files to a Single Directory

1	Select Single Directory in the Where to restore drop-down list box located on the Restore window.

The Browse button and text box appear.

2	Click Browse.

The Browse for Folder dialog box appears.

3	Select a folder in the list, then click OK.

The folder name appears in the text box.

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File Find

The File Find option enables you to locate file(s) for restore. You can search by filename, location, and date backed up. Your backup software lists all the backed up files that match your criteria.

You may terminate the File Find operation at any time, by clicking the Close button.

To search for files with the File Find option:

1	From the Restore Tab, select the device that you used to back up your file(s).

2	Click the File Find button on the Toolbar, or select Find Files from the Edit menu.

The File Find window appears.

3	Enter a file name and path (if no path is entered, this program searches all paths).

4	To search by date, click the Date Backed Up tab and enter a date or date range.

5	To start searching, click Find Now.

Your backup software searches the catalog that corresponds to the selected device and displays a list of all files that match the search criteria.

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Choosing Where to Compare from

•	Use the Compare from drop-down list box on the Compare window to select where to compare from. Select a device in the drop-down list box. If you used the File selection and backed your files up to a custom location, such as a hard drive, a network drive, a floppy diskette, or removable media, select File in the drop-down list box.

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Selecting Drives for Compare

•	On the Compare window, click the check box next to the drive you want to compare.

A blue checkmark indicates the entire drive is selected for compare. A gray checkmark next to a drive indicates some, but not all files on that drive are selected for compare.

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Selecting folders, and files for compare
Selecting Folders and Files for Compare

•	On the Compare window, click the check box next to the folders and files you want to compare.

A blue checkmark indicates the folder and/or file is selected for compare.

A gray checkmark next to a folder indicates some, but not all files on that drive are selected for compare.

Tips

•	Click a plus sign (+) to display folders.

•	Click a folder on the left side of the window to display its contents on the right.

•	To change the size of either side of the window, drag the bar that separates the two sides.

•	To update your folders in the Device View window, select Refresh from the View menu.

•	To view the amount of files selected for compare, and the number of bytes for the selected files, click Selection Information on the View menu.

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Comparing files to their original location
Comparing Files to their Original Locations

1	Select Original Locations in the Where to compare drop-down list box located on the Compare window.

2	Click Start.

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Comparing Files to an Alternate Location

1	Select Alternate Location in the Where to compare drop-down list box located on the Compare window.

The Browse button and text box appear.

2	Click Browse.

The Browse for Folder dialog box appears.

3	Select a folder in the list, then click OK.

The folder name appears in the text box.

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Scheduling a Backup Job

Backup Exec provides a simple, yet flexible way to schedule your backup jobs. The scheduling process is simplified by a series of dialog boxes that guide you through the process of scheduling your backup job.

If Microsoft System Agent or Internet Explorer 4.x Task Scheduler is installed on your machine, these schedulers will be used to perform your scheduled backup jobs. See “Scheduling a Backup Job” in the Backup Exec User’s Guide for more information on these schedulers.

To use the Backup Exec Scheduler as your default:

1	Ensure that the Microsoft System Agent or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x Task Scheduler is not installed on your machine.

When running Backup Exec after initial installation, a prompt will appear asking if you would like to start the Backup Exec Scheduler.

Backup Exec Scheduler will automatically re-start every time your machine is booted.

2	Click Yes to start the Backup Exec Scheduler.

If No is selected, the prompt will re-appear when you attempt to schedule a backup job.

To Schedule a backup job:

1	Click Schedule on the Backup window.

The Schedule Job dialog box appears.

If the dialog box does not appear, open the Scheduler from the Start menu. Click the Start menu button, point to Programs, point to Backup Exec, and then click Backup Exec Scheduler.

2	Select one of the following options:

•	Once

•	Daily

•	Weekly

•	Monthly

The program displays option settings that correspond to your selection. For example, if you select Weekly, the program prompts you to choose a time and the day of the week for your backup job.

3	Specify the desired time and choose the date or days of the week.

4	Click OK, then click Yes to confirm the operation or No to cancel.

Note: Windows must be running for scheduled backup jobs to run. Scheduled backup jobs will not run if this program is running at the time your backup job is scheduled to start.

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System Agent Integration

NOTE: This information applies to Windows 95 users only.

The Microsoft System Agent (sometimes called SAGE) is designed primarily to do preventive maintenance on your system, but can run any Windows or DOS program, including batch files. It works best with programs that are "SAGE-aware," like this program.

If you're not sure whether the Microsoft System Agent resides on your system, look for it in \Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\System Tools. The presence of a SAGE.DLL file in the Windows\System folder does not by itself indicate that you have a functional System Agent. You may need to refer to your Windows documentation for instructions to install or enable the Microsoft System Agent.

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Changing When Your Backup Job Runs

You can change the settings for your backup job using Microsoft System Agent (Windows 95), Task Scheduler (Internet Explorer 4.x) or the Backup Exec Scheduler. If the Microsoft System Agent or Task Scheduler is installed and enabled, a calendar icon appears on the taskbar next to the time display.

Note: The Backup Exec Scheduler will not run if the Microsoft System Agent or Task Scheduler is installed on your system.

To change a scheduled backup job from Backup Exec:

1	From the Backup window, select the job you wish to change in the Backup Job drop-down list box.

2	Click the schedule button and select the new settings for your scheduled backup job.

3	Click OK.

To change a scheduled backup job with the Microsoft System Agent:

1	Double-click the calendar icon on the taskbar to open the Microsoft System Agent.

The Microsoft System Agent appears.

2	Highlight the scheduled backup job you want to change, then select Change Schedule... from the Program menu.

3	Make your changes, then click OK.

Refer to your Windows documentation for more instructions on using the Microsoft System Agent.

To change a scheduled backup job with Task Scheduler:

1	Double-click the calendar icon on the taskbar to open Task Scheduler.

Note: If you are running Windows NT, open the Task Scheduler from the Start menu, Programs, Administrative Tools, then click Scheduled Tasks..

Task Scheduler appears.

2	Highlight the scheduled backup job you want to change, then select Properties from the File menu.

3	Make your changes, click Apply, then click OK.

Refer to your Windows documentation for more instructions on using Task Scheduler.

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Backup Quick Start

1	Click the Backup tab.

The Backup window appears.

2	Click the check boxes associated with the drives, folders, and files you want to backup.

A blue checkmark appears in the check box next to each item you have selected for this backup job.

3	Click Start.

Your backup software uses default settings, which you can change.

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Backup Default Settings

By default this backup job will run with the following settings:

•	What to back up—All Selected Files

To change your backup type, click New and Changed Files.

•	Where to back up—Backup Device

To change your backup destination, select another device, or file in the Where to back up drop-down list box.

•	How to back up—Verify, Compress, Prompt

To change your backup options, click Options.

Note: Backing up to file does not support the Append option.

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Restore Quick Start

1	Click the Restore tab.

The Restore window appears.

2	Choose a device in the Restore from drop-down list box.

3	Click the check box associated with the drives, folders, and files you want to restore.

A blue checkmark appears in the check box next to each item you have selected for this restore.

4	Click Start.

Your backup software uses default settings, which you can change.

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Restore Default Settings

By default this restore will run with the following settings:

•	What to restore—Folder View

To view by media, click Media View. To view the contents of the media in the drive, click Device View.

•	Where to restore—Original Locations

To change your restore location, select Alternate Location or Single Directory in the Where to restore drop-down list box.

•	How to restore—Do not replace

To change your restore options, click Options. From the General tab, select the desired setting for restoring files that already exist.

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Compare Quick Start

1	Click the Compare tab.

The Compare window appears.

2	Choose a device in the Compare from drop-down list box.

3	Click the check boxes associated with the drives, folders, and files you want to compare.

A blue checkmark appears in the check box next to each item you have selected for this compare.

4	Click Start.

Your backup software uses default settings, which you can change.

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Compare default setting
Compare Default Settings

By default this compare will run with the following default settings:

•	What to compare—Folder View

To view by media, click Media View. To view the contents of the media in the drive, click Device View.

•	Where to compare—Original Locations

To change your compare location, select Alternate Location in the Where to compare drop-down list box.

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The Backup Window

Gives you quick access to all the backup options. Use the Backup window to create your backup jobs.

The Backup window lets you select drives, folders, and files to back up. You can also select options and schedule a backup. Before running a backup you must save your Backup Job.

The Backup window includes four main sections:

Backup Job—Displays the Backup Job combo box, and the Start and Schedule buttons.

What to back up—Displays the Backup selection panes and two backup type options: All selected files and New and changed files.

Where to back up—Displays the Where to back up drop-down list box.

How to back up—Displays your option settings and the Options button.


The Restore Window

Gives you quick access to all the restore features. Use the Restore window to run a restore.

The Restore window includes four main sections:

Restore from—Displays the Restore from drop-down list box and the Start button.

What to restore—Displays the Restore selection panes, and the View options.

Where to restore—Displays the Where to restore drop-down list box.

How to restore—Lists your option settings, and displays the Options button.


The Compare Window

Gives you quick access to all the compare features. Use the Compare window to run a compare of your files.

The Compare window includes three main sections:

Compare from—Displays the Compare from drop-down list box and the Start button.

What to compare—Displays the Compare selection panes, and the View options.

Where to compare—Displays the Where to compare drop-down list box.


Backup Catalog

Each time you do a backup, your backup software creates a catalog. This catalog contains information about the files and folders that were backed up and the Backup Job used. Your backup software needs the information stored in the catalog to restore or compare backed-up files.

To view your backup catalog click Folder View in either the What to restore section of the Restore window or in the What to compare section of the Compare window. A tree view of the complete backup catalog is displayed in the selection panes. Everything you have ever backed up with this program is displayed, except any items you have deleted using Catalog Cleanup.

To add backup sets to your catalog, use the Catalog Import  command from the Tools menu. This allows you to recatalog media that have been deleted, or to add files from media that have been backed up on a different system.

After viewing the backup catalog, you may find items that you no longer need to restore or compare. To remove these items from the backup catalog, use the Catalog Cleanup command located on the Tools menu in the Restore and Compare window.

If you want to compact the catalog so that it occupies less space, click Compact on the Catalog Cleanup dialog box.

Note: If you get a message indicating the catalog is empty, select Media view on the Restore window

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Backup Performance Considerations

Various factors affect backup performance.

Compress data

Compression may decrease the total backup time and the required storage space. To turn this option on, click Options on the Backup window, then click Compress data.

Note: If your data has already been compressed, select Never compress the data. Compressing data that has already been compressed, causes the data to occupy more media space.

Verify data

Checks the data by reading it back from the backup media, and comparing it to data in the buffer (memory). Running a backup with this option on can cause your backup to take twice the amount of time to complete. To optimize speed turn Verify data off.

Backing Up Large Backup Sets

Large backup sets (tens or hundreds of thousands of files) require a large amount of memory to back up. Your backup software does not have any fixed limits on the number of folders or files that can be contained in a single backup. However, if backups are performed on a low memory machine, it may help to break up a very large backup into multiple backups.

Memory Management

Your backup software was designed so that other applications can be used while a backup or restore is in progress. However, backups performed in the background will be slower and may require more media space. If speed is your primary concern, close all other applications.

SCSI Backup devices

Placing the backup device on a separate controller may improve performance, since the SCSI bus does not need to be shared between the disk that is being read and the media that is being written.

Writing to the Catalog

The first time a file is backed up, an entry is made to the catalog to represent the file and an entry is made to represent the specific instance of the file on a medium. Subsequent backups of the same file will run in less time, because these entries have already been written to the catalog.


QIC Standards

QIC is an acronym for Quarter-inch Cartridge, referring to a particular standardized type of tape cartridge used for data storage. The QIC-80 standard applies to high-density mini-cartridge tapes. The QIC-117 standard specifies the tape drive interface protocol.

Your backup software can be used with tape drives that adhere to both the QIC-80 tape format standard and the QIC-117 interface standard.

See the ReadMe file for additional device information.

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SCSI Device

SCSI (Small Computer Systems Interface) is a high-speed peripheral interface. Up to seven devices may be attached to one SCSI bus (cable). Any type of device can be attached including tape drives, hard disks, CD-ROM drives, etc. For example, your tape drive may be attached to the same SCSI bus as your SCSI hard drive.

This product supports SCSI devices.

See the ReadMe file for additional device information.

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Backup Device Installation

Follow the manufacturer's recommendations when installing your backup device. Install the driver board supplied by the manufacturer of the backup device, if one is supplied. Using a driver board made for a different type of backup device may result in unreliable backups.

Note: You may receive an error message if you use a medium of a different capacity than is supported by your drive. If this occurs, try using the appropriate capacity medium.

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Media Maintenance and Care

Most manufacturers recommend that you clean the media heads periodically. They usually recommend cleaning after every eight hours of use. Follow the instructions in the manual provided with your backup device. Your media and backup device should be protected from dust, temperature extremes, humidity, magnetic fields, and water.

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Naming Media

If your media is blank, you can enter a media name in the Text box located on the General tab.

QIC and SCSI media use different tools to rename media. See your media type below for instructions on renaming your media.

QIC Media	SCSI Media
To rename your QIC media, select Media from the Tools menu, then click Rename. You may also name your media during a format operation. To format your media, select Media from the Tools menu, then click Format. CAUTION: Formatting destroys all data on the media.	You can rename your SCSI media during an Initialize operation. To Initialize your media, select Media from the Tools menu, then click Initialize. CAUTION: Initializing erases all data on the media.
Tip

Your media name may consist of up to 24 characters including spaces.

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Formatting QIC Media

NOTE: This information applies to Windows 9x users only.

QIC media must be formatted before data can be recorded on them.

To format QIC media:

CAUTION: This operation destroys all data on the media.

1	Select Media from the Tools menu, then select Format.

If there is no media in the drive, you are prompted to insert a medium into the drive.

2	If the media contains data, a message box appears asking you to confirm the format. Click Yes to confirm the operation, or No to cancel.

3	Enter a new media name and click OK.

If the drive supports multiple capacities, you are prompted to select either a high or low capacity format.

Note: Formatting media can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours to complete, depending on the type of media.

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Initializing a SCSI Medium
Initializing Media

CAUTION: This operation destroys all data on the media.

SCSI media must be initialized before data can be recorded on them.

To initialize media:

1	Select Media from the Tools Menu, then select Initialize.

2	If the media contains data, you are prompted to confirm the initialize. Click Yes to confirm the operation or No to cancel.

If you are using SCSI media, you may enter a media name in the Text box.

The Initialize Progress window appears. A message indicates when the media is initialized.

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Installing or Adding a High-Speed Controller Card

Note: This information applies to Windows 9x users only. For Windows NT users, see Changing Hardware Settings for information on installing or adding a high-speed controller card.

Program settings are automatically configured when you first install and run this program. If you want to install a high-speed controller card use the Windows Add New Hardware Wizard.

1	Double-click My Computer.

2	Double-click Control Panel.

3	Double-click Add New Hardware.

The Add New Hardware Wizard appears.

4	To begin installing your high-speed controller card, click Next.

5	The Add New Hardware Wizard asks you if you want Windows to search for your new hardware. Click No, then click Next to continue.

6	Select Tape Drive Controllers from the Hardware types list. Click Next to continue.

7	Choose the manufacturer and model of your controller card. Click Next to continue.

8	Windows displays the Resource Type and Settings. Print or write down these settings, which you will use to configure your high-speed controller card. To adjust these settings, see Changing Hardware Settings. Click Next to continue.

Note: If Windows cannot find suitable settings, click Next, then click Start Conflict Troubleshooter and follow the instructions.

Or,

Click Cancel. If you cancel, your hardware is not added and you are returned to the My Computer window. See Windows Help or your Windows User Guide for more information on resolving hardware conflicts.

9	Click Finish.

10	Shut down your computer.

11	Change the settings on your card to match the settings provided by the Windows Add New Hardware Wizard.

See your hardware manual for information on changing your card’s settings.

12	Restart your computer and Windows.

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Changing your hardware settings
Changing Hardware Settings

This section is designed to help you configure your system in the event that you need to modify your hardware settings, or if your backup device is not automatically detected.

For Windows 9x

If you want to change resource settings for a hardware device, use the Windows Device Manager tab by following the steps below. If you need to change hardware settings for a backup device during Disaster Recovery, use the Disaster Recovery Setup Utility.

1	Right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties.

2	Click the Device Manager tab in the System Properties window.

The Device Manager tab appears.

3	Select the hardware that you want to change settings for, then click Properties.

The Properties window appears.

4	Click the Resources tab in the Properties window.

The Resources tab appears.

5	To change your Input/Output Range, select a setting from the Setting based on drop-down list box.

6	To change your Interrupt Request or Direct Memory Access settings, select the item and click Change Setting. Make any changes and click OK.

7	Close the System control panel.

8	Shut down your computer.

9	If necessary, change the settings on your card and reinstall it in your system. See your hardware manual for instructions.

10	Restart your computer and Windows.

For Windows NT

Configuring your hardware devices in Windows NT is made easy by using the Configure Devices feature accessible from your Windows Start menu. To change the hardware settings for a backup device, follow the steps below.

1	From the Start menu, select Programs, Backup Exec, then click Configure Devices.

The Device Configuration dialog appears.

2	From the Drives tab, select the hardware that you wish to change settings for, then click Settings.

The Device Settings dialog appears.

3	Change the settings for your backup device, then click OK.

4	If you are done modifying your hardware settings, click OK. If you need to add a controller for your backup device, select the Controllers tab.

5	Click Add.

6	Type the controller resources in the corresponding dialog boxes, then click OK.

Note: The controller resources, or numbers, should be listed on your controller card. See your hardware manual for more information.

7	Select the Drives tab.

Your drive should now appear in the Drives currently detected on your computer list box. If the drive does not appear, check the controller resources by clicking Settings and edit them, if necessary. Click OK when you are done.

8	When you are done modifying your hardware settings, click OK to exit the Device Configuration dialog.

If your drive does not appear after following these steps, refer to the “Troubleshooting Tips” section of your Backup Exec User’s Guide.

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Changing your hardware settings during disaster recovery
Changing Hardware Settings During Disaster Recovery

NOTE: This information applies to Windows 9x users only.

Use the Disaster Recovery Setup Utility to change hardware settings for a backup device during Disaster Recovery.

1	Ensure the DR Diskette (#2 if two diskettes were created) is writeable (not write-protected) and insert it into the drive.

2	Type SETUP at the DOS Prompt.

The Disaster Recovery Setup Utility screen appears. To move between selections use the tab, or the arrow keys. To make a selection type Y or N, or use the space bar to toggle between Yes and No.

A description of the selected option appears at the bottom of the screen.

3	Follow the directions on the screen and make the necessary changes to your hardware settings.

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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.

Internal Errors

File Errors

Insufficient Memory Errors

Media Errors

DMA Conflict

Most errors occur when you first attempt to configure a storage device for use with the program. If you are unable to correct the problem, or if the error occurs repeatedly, contact Technical Support.


Message Box Help
Internal Errors

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
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, or the hard drive may be full. A file cannot be created if an invalid filename is used.

When some 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.

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


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. You will get optimum results when using a 486-compatible computer with 8 megabytes of memory or better.


Message Box Help
Media Errors

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

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

For specific information about your media or storage device, refer to the README.TXT file.


DMA Conflict

NOTE: This information applies to Windows 9x users only.

If you receive an error message indicating that there is a DMA conflict with your backup device, you may want to try the following troubleshooting steps:

1	Right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties.

2	Click the Device Manager tab in the System Properties window.

The Device Manager tab appears.

3	Select your tape drive, then click Properties.

The Properties window appears.

4	Click the Resources tab in the Properties window.

The Resources tab appears.

Disable the following options in order. After you disable each option, run a backup and a compare to see if disabling the option solved the problem. For example, disable burst transfers, then run a backup and compare. If the problem persists, disable the next option listed below, then run a backup and compare.

a	Burst transfers

b	Concurrent hard disk access

c	Concurrent video update


Changing the Appearance of Items in a Folder

Click the View menu, and then click either List or Details. Experiment to find the view you prefer.

You can also sort the items by name, size, date, and type depending on the view. Experiment with these different sort options by clicking the buttons located at the top of the right pane.

Tip

To see a description of what each menu command does, rest your pointer over it; information about the command appears in the status bar at the bottom of the window. If the status bar is not displayed, click the View menu, and then click Status Bar.

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Changing the Appearance of Your Window

Click the View menu, and then click any combination of the following commands: Toolbar, Status Bar, Job Details, List, and Details. Experiment to find the view you prefer. Notice as you turn commands off, the selection panes expand.

Tip

To see a description of what each menu command does, rest your pointer over it; information about the command appears in the status bar at the bottom of the window. If the status bar is not displayed, click the View menu, and then click Status Bar.

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Selecting an Older File Version for Restore

1	Highlight a file in the Restore selection panes.

2	Click Version on the Edit menu.

The Select File Version dialog box appears.

3	Click the check box next to the version you want to restore.

4	Click OK.

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Exiting Backup
Exiting Backup Exec

•	Click Exit on the Job menu.

The application closes. You are asked if you want to save any changes to your current backup job.


Uninstalling Backup
Uninstalling Backup Exec

1	Double-click My Computer.

2	Double-click Control Panel.

3	Double-click Add/Remove Programs.

The Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box appears with the Install/Uninstall tab open.

4	Select VERITAS Backup Exec in the list, then click Add/Remove.

5	After Windows has finished removing the program, click OK.

6	Manually delete any remaining files in the Backup folder and sub-folders.


Backup Job Section

Appears at the top of the Backup window. This section displays the Backup Job combo box, which you can use to open a backup job. When you select a backup job, its attributes appear on the Backup window. If you want to name an Untitled backup job, type a name in the combo box.

The Start button appears at the right of this section. Click Start to begin your backup.

The Schedule button below the Start button. Click Schedule to select the settings for your backup job.

Tip

Your backup job name may consist of up to 130 characters including spaces.

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What to Back Up Section

Appears in the middle of the Backup window. Click All selected files or New and changed files to select your backup type. Use the Backup selection panes to select drives, folders, and files for backup.

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Where to Back Up Section

Appears at the bottom left of the Backup window. In this section you can choose where to back up.

If you have one backup device, the device appears in the Where to back up drop-down list box. If you have more than one backup device click the down arrow on the box, and then select a device in the list.

You may also back your files up to a custom location, such as a hard drive, network drive, a floppy diskette, or removable media by choosing File in the drop-down list box.

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How to Back Up Section

Appears at the bottom right of the Backup tab. The Options button in this section gives you access to the Backup Job Options dialog box. Use this dialog box to change your option settings. The following option groups are available in the Backup Job Options dialog box:

General Tab

Password Tab

Type Tab

Exclude Tab

Report tab

Advanced Tab

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Restore From Section

Appears at the top of the Restore window. In this section select the device that contains the items you need to restore.

If you have one device, the device appears in the Restore from drop-down list box. If you have more than one device, click the down arrow on the box, and then select a device in the list.

If you used the File selection and backed your files up to a custom location, such as a hard drive, a network drive, a floppy diskette, or removable media, select File in the drop-down list box.

The Start button appears at the top right of the window. Click Start to begin restoring your files.

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What to Restore Section

Appears in the middle of the Restore window. In this section you can select which drives, folders, and files to restore.

Information about your backed-up files is stored in two locations; on your hard disk and on your backup media. Your backup software can read this information from either source. Choose one of the following options:

Folder View

Media View

Device View

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Where to Restore Section

Appears at the bottom left of the Restore window. You can select an option in the Where to restore drop-down list box to specify a restore location for your backed-up files. The following three options are available:

Original Locations

Alternate Location

Single Directory

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How to Restore Section

Appears at the bottom right of the Restore window. The Options button in this section gives you access to the Restore Options dialog box . Use this dialog box to change your Restore option settings.

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Compare From Section

Appears at the top of the Compare window. In this section you can select the device that contains the data you want to compare.

If you have one device, the device appears in the Compare from drop-down list box. If you have more than one device, click the down arrow on the box, and then select a device in the list.

If you used the File selection and backed your files up to a custom location, such as a hard drive, a network drive, a floppy diskette, or removable media, select File in the drop-down list box.

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What to Compare Section

Appears in the middle of the Compare window. In this section you can select which drives, folders, and files to compare.

Information about your backed-up files is stored in two locations; on your hard disk and on your backup media. Your backup software can read this information from either source. Choose one of the following options:

Folder View

Media View

Device View

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Where to Compare Section

Appears at the bottom left of the Compare window. You can select an option in the Where to compare drop-down list box to specify where your files are compared to. The following two options are available:

Original Locations

Alternate Location

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NetWare Support

NetWare support provided by this program includes the capability to back up the NetWare 3.11-3.12 server bindery, and NetWare file and directory attributes from NetWare server volumes, including trustee information. Use the Back up NetWare Bindery… option to back up your NetWare bindery files.

All NetWare file attributes and trustee information is backed up, except MAC name space. When these files are restored to a NetWare volume, the extended information also restores. If the trustee information is not applicable to the restore location, it will not restore. An error message is posted to the log file if this occurs.

A network administrator on a NetWare 3.11-3.12 server can back up and restore the server bindery. The bindery is automatically selected for backup if any file from the SYS volume is selected and the bindery option in the Options dialog is also selected. Restore works similarly. If the Restore Bindery option is selected in the Options dialog, and any file on the SYS volume is selected for restore, you are prompted to restore the bindery.

The SYS volume must be restored before other volumes on a server to prevent the loss of trustee information. Be sure the SYS volume is mapped to an earlier letter than other volumes. For example, if a server has three mapped volumes, E:, F:, and G:, be sure the SYS volume is mapped to drive E:.

For trustees, EAs, and bindery backup or restore the user must be logged into the server as a network administrator and the Novell 32-bit NetWare client must be installed.

Although NetWare Directory Services may appear in the selection panes, please be aware that their folder structures cannot be backed up or restored.

Note: Backup Exec can not be used to back up Directory Services and file and directory attributes from NetWare 4.x-5.x server volumes, including trustee information. NetWare 4.x-5.x data files, however, can be backed up and restored.

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Restoring Bindery Files

You can restore your bindery files, if you backed up files on your SYS volume or Novell Server and checked the Back up NetWare Bindery... option.

To restore your bindery files:

1	Click the Restore tab.

The Restore window appears.

2	In the selection panes, select any file(s) on the SYS volume.

3	When prompted whether or not to restore the bindery, click Yes.

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Network Backup
Network Backups

Mapped network drives may be selected for backup just like any other drive. To back up your network drive(s):

1	On the Job menu, click New.

The Backup window appears.

2	Select each network drive you want to back up.

3	If you want to back up the bindery for a selected SYS volume or Novell Server, check the Back up NetWare Bindery... option on the Advanced tab of the Backup Job Options dialog box.

4	Type a name for your network backup in the Backup Job text box.

5	Before you click start, make sure you are logged into each drive you have selected for backup.

6	Click Start.

Note: If you have selected network drive(s) for backup that you are not logged into, your backup job will not run. Make sure you are logged into each drive you have selected for backup.

Although NetWare Directory Services may appear in the selection panes, please be aware that their folder structures cannot be backed up or restored.

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Contacting Technical Support

Most problems can be solved with the on-line Help system or User Guide. If you have a problem that cannot be solved using the on-line Help or User Guide, collect the information described below in “Preparing for Technical Support,” then refer to your User Guide for the Technical Support telephone and FAX number.

Preparing for Technical Support

Write down your exact problem. Include the following information:

1	Version and serial number of your program copy.

2	The wording of any error messages from your backup software, DOS, Windows, or any other application involved in the problem.

3	Your computer name and model.

4	Names and models of any additional hardware (expanded memory boards, special video cards, backup devices, etc.).

5	Operating system and version number (including Windows).

6	Can you consistently reproduce the problem you are having?

7	Has this problem occurred previously? If it is new, did you change your system configuration recently.

Attention

When calling, follow these guidelines:

1	Call from a phone next to your computer.

2	Please have your notes ready with the information described above.


Backup Job combo box

Lists all your saved backup jobs. To run an existing backup job, select the backup job from the list and click Start.


Start button

Click here to begin once you’ve made all your selections.


Schedule button

Opens the Schedule Backup Job dialog box.


All Folders Pane

Lists all your system’s drives and folders. Click the check box next to each item you want to select. To see additional folders, click a plus sign (+). To view the files in a folder, double-click the folder. The folder’s contents appear in the right pane.


Contents Pane

Lists the contents of any folder or drive that is selected in the left pane. Click the check box next to each folder and file you want to select. To see the names of files, double-click the folder that contains them. Selecting a folder selects all the files in that folder.


All selected files

Click here to back up all the files that you have selected. If you want to back up only the files that are new or have changed since your last All selected files backup, click New and changed files.


New and changed files

Click here to back up only the files that are new or have changed since your last All selected files backup, or Incremental backup. If you want to back up all the selected files, click All selected files.


Where to back up drop-down list box

Contains the names of all your backup devices. Most users only have one backup device. However if you have more than one, your primary backup device appears at the top of the list and is the default setting. To change your backup location, select another device from the drop-down list box.


How to back up option settings

Displays your backup job option settings. Click the Options button to change your option settings.


Options button

Opens the Backup Job Options dialog box where you can change your option settings.


Restore from drop-down list box

Lists devices you can use to restore your backup. To change your Restore from device, select another device in the drop-down list box.


Where to restore drop-down list box

Lets you choose an alternate path or folder for restored files. You’ll usually want to restore files to the same place in which you backed them up (Original Locations).


Where to restore text box

Type a path or folder name to restore to in this box when you are not restoring files to their original location.


Browse button

Displays the Browse for Folder dialog box.


Options button

Opens the Restore Options dialog box where you can change your restore option settings.


Where to compare drop-down list box

Lets you choose an alternate path or folder for compared files. You’ll usually want to compare files to the same place in which you backed them up (Original Locations). If you used the File option and backed up your files to a custom location, such as a hard drive, floppy drive, or network drive, select File in the drop-down list box.


Backup Job Options dialog box

Lets you specify your backup job option settings. Display different options by clicking the corresponding tabs.


Compare data

Checks the data by reading it back from the backup media, and comparing it to the original data.


No Compression

Turns data compression off.


Partial Compression

Compresses your data as much as possible, with a minimum reduction in speed. Compression uses a kind of shorthand to reduce redundant data in a file, so that data can be written in less space.


Full Compression

Optimizes space on the media, by using the highest level of compression. Compression uses a kind of shorthand to reduce redundant data in a file, so that data can be written in less space.


Append

Places your data after the last backup on the media.


Overwrite

Overwrites backup sets previously written to your media. To avoid overwriting your data, choose Append.


Let me choose

Displays the name of the media in the drive when the backup begins, and then prompts you to choose Overwrite, Append, or Cancel.


Use this media name text box

If the media is blank, type a name into the text box. Your media name may consist of up to 24 characters including spaces.


Password protect backup set

Click here to turn on password protection. Type your password in the Password text box. Retype your password in the Confirm password text box, then click OK.


Password text box

Type your password in this box. Passwords are case-sensitive.


Confirm password text box

Retype your password in this text box or click Cancel to start over if you entered your password incorrectly.


User Name text box

Type your user name in this text box. If you wish to schedule a backup job as a user on a domain, type the Domain Name\User Name.


Password text box

Type your password in this text box. Passwords are case-sensitive.


Confirm password text box

Retype your password in this text box or click Cancel to start over if you entered your password incorrectly.


Differential backup

Backs up all the selected files that have changed since the last All selected files backup.


Incremental backup

Backs up all selected files that have changed since the most recent All selected files or Incremental backup.


Do not replace

Does not replace the files on the hard disk, even if the backed-up file is a more recent version than the file on the hard disk.


Replace older files

Replaces older files on the hard disk with more recent files of the same name from the backup set.


Always replace

Always replaces the files on the hard disk with files of the same name in the backup set, regardless of modification dates. CAUTION: You may lose your most recent file versions. If you want to maintain the most recent versions of your files, click Replace only older.


Schedule Backup Job dialog box

Choose to run your job once, daily, weekly, or monthly. Once you schedule your backup job and save the settings, your backup job runs automatically at the specified times.


Schedule for backup job text box

Displays the name of the backup job being scheduled.


Schedule for backup job on

Click here to begin scheduling the current backup job.


Schedule for backup job off

Click here if you do not want the selected backup job schedule to run.


Frequency Settings

Determines how often your scheduled backup job will run. You can choose to run your job once, daily, weekly, or monthly by clicking the corresponding radio button.


Once frequency setting

Click here to run your scheduled backup job one time, then set the time and the date.


Daily frequency setting

Click here to run your scheduled backup job every day, then set the time.


Weekly frequency setting

Click here to run your scheduled backup job once a week, then set the time and the day of the week.


Monthly frequency setting

Click here to schedule your backup job to run once a month, then set the time and the day of the month for your scheduled backup job.


Weekly every Monday

Click here to schedule your backup job to run every Monday, then set the time.


Weekly every Tuesday

Click here to schedule your backup job to run every Tuesday, then set the time.


Weekly every Wednesday

Click here to schedule your backup job to run every Wednesday, then set the time.


Weekly every Thursday

Click here to schedule your backup job to run every Thursday, then set the time.


Weekly every Friday

Click here to schedule your backup job to run every Friday, then set the time.


Weekly every Saturday

Click here to schedule your backup job to run every Saturday, then set the time.


Weekly every Sunday

Click here to schedule your backup job to run every Sunday, then set the time.


Time setting

Set a time for your scheduled backup job to run. You can change the hour, the minutes, and the A.M./P.M. settings by entering the new settings in the dialog box.


Month setting

Select the month for your backup job to run in this drop-down list box.


Day of the month setting

Enter a day of the month for your backup job to run, or use the spin button to select a day of the month.


Year setting

Enter the year for your backup job to run or use the spin button to select a year.


Day of the week setting

Select a day of the week for your backup job to run in this drop-down list box.


Which Days

Click here to specify which day(s) your scheduled backup job runs.


Do not back up these file types list box

Lists all files excluded from backup.


Add button

Click this button to add an item to the Do not back up these file types list box. The Exclude files from backup window appears.


Remove button

Click this button to remove a selected item from the Do not back up these file types list box.


Registered type

Click here to exclude a registered type from backup. Select an item from the Registered type list box, then click OK.


Custom type

Click here to exclude a custom type from backup. Type a three letter file extension in the Custom type text box, then click OK.


Erase

Permanently erases data on the media. Before beginning, a message box appears asking you to confirm.


Format

Formats the media. Before beginning, a message box appears asking you to confirm. All data on the media will be permanently erased.


Retension

Removes any slack and evenly tensions the tape by performing a fast forward and rewind.


Identify

Displays the device name, media name, and backup sets on the media.


View Large Icons

Displays your files in folder icons.


View Small Icons

Displays a small icon next to each filename.


View List

Lists files by name only, without icons or file details.


View Details

Displays the filename, size, type, and date last modified for all files.


Sort by Name

Sorts files alphabetically by filename.


Sort by Type

Sorts files by file type.


Sort by Size

Sorts files by size, shown in bytes.


Sort by Modified

Sorts files by date last modified, with most recent displayed at the top of the list.


Backup Wizard

Click here to create a new backup job using the Backup Wizard, which guides you through the required steps and helps you choose from the available options.


Backup Wizard

Click here to create a new backup job using the Backup Wizard, which guides you through the required steps and helps you choose from the available options.


Blank Backup Job

Click here to open the Backup tab, which gives you quick access to all backup job options.


Open an existing Backup Job

Click here to open the Open Backup Job dialog box where you can select a Backup Job.


Open an existing Backup Job

Click here to open the Open Backup Job dialog box where you can select a Backup Job.


Create Automatic Data Protection Jobs

Click here to create new backup jobs on a regular basis, using Automatic Data Protection.


Restore Wizard

Click here to create a restore using the Restore Wizard, which guides you through the required steps and helps you choose from the available options.


Restore Wizard

Click here to create a restore using the Restore Wizard, which guides you through the required steps and helps you choose from the available options.


Blank Restore Job

Click here to open the Restore tab, which gives you quick access to all restore options.


Custom type text box

Type a three letter file extension in this box. For example, type bat to exclude all your batch files.


Spin buttons

Use these buttons to set the day of the month for your backup job to run.


Day of month display box

Displays the day of the month that your backup job is scheduled to run. Use the spin buttons to change the day.


Directory button

Click here to display the names of backup sets on the media.


Registered type list box

To exclude a registered file type, select a file type in the Registered type list box, then click OK. The file type is added to the Do not back up these file types list box.


Compare from drop-down list box

Lists devices you can use to compare your backup. To change your Compare from device, select another device in the drop-down list box.


Job Name text box

Type a backup job name in this box. Your backup job name may consist of up to 130 characters including spaces.


Backup Job list

Lists all your saved backup jobs.


Beep for messages

Click here if you want the computer to accompany your messages with a sound.


Show startup dialog on application start up

Check this option to display the Startup dialog when you open this program. The Startup dialog gives you the option to begin using this program using the Backup Wizard, a Blank Backup Job, the Restore Wizard, or a Blank Restore Job. You can also choose to open an existing backup job.


Show Startup dialog…

Uncheck this option if you do not want the Startup dialog box to appear the next time you start this program. If you uncheck this option, it can be turned on again using the Preferences option located under the Tools menu.


Remove from catalog list

Displays a tree view of the backup catalog. To delete an item from the catalog, select the item, and then click Remove.


Select which version of the file to restore/compare list box

Lists all the different file versions for a selected file and allows you to select a specific version to restore/compare. To restore/compare an older version, select a file, and then click OK.


OK button

Click here to accept settings and proceed with the operation.


Cancel button

Click here to cancel the current operation, or to cancel settings made in this dialog box.


How to restore option settings

Displays your restore option settings. Click the Options button to change your option settings.


Apply button

Click Apply to save the settings for the active tab without closing the dialog box.


Remove button

Click Remove to delete a selected item from the catalog.


Restoring the Registry

Restoring the Registry may cause serious problems if your hardware configuration has changed since you last backed up the Registry.

The Registry contains information about your entire system, including hardware and all your installed software.

If your hardware configuration has changed since the last backup, the Registry may no longer match your existing configuration. Do not attempt to restore the Registry if you are uncertain it matches your current hardware configuration.


Show scheduled reports

Click here to display the report file after a scheduled backup job completes. The report gives a summary of the scheduled backup job and lists any errors that may have occurred.


Auto Restart

Click here and this program automatically launches at Windows startup, enabling scheduled backup jobs to run.


Report button

Click here to display the report file. The report is launched in Notepad and gives a summary of the operation.


Select Backup set(s) list box

Lists all the backup sets on your media. Select the backup set(s) you want to restore or compare from.


Abort button

Click here to abort the current operation.


Retry button

Click here to retry the operation.


Ignore button

Click here to ignore this error message.


Yes button

Click here to confirm.


No button

Click here to cancel.


Close button

Click here to close the current window or dialog box.


Help button

Click here to open Help.


Where to compare text box

Type a path or folder name to compare to in this box when you are not comparing files to their original location.


Back Up or Restore the Registry

Click here and this program automatically selects the Registry when you select the Windows folder for backup or restore.


Restore Registry

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

The registry contains information about your entire system, including hardware and all your installed software.

If your hardware configuration has changed since the last backup, the registry may no longer match your existing configuration.


Restore registry check box

Restoring the registry may cause serious problems if your hardware configuration has changed since you last backed up the registry. For example, restoring the registry will cause serious internal conflicts, if you have configured any hardware since the last back up of the registry, or if you have reinstalled Windows to a different directory since the last back up of the registry.

Click here only if your system’s hardware configuration and system settings have not changed since the last back up of the registry. The entire back up of the registry will be restored.

If you do not select this option but continue with the operation, only your software settings and configuration will be restored.


Show all media in the catalog

Click here to view the entire catalog.


Show selected media in the catalog

Click here and only the media selected in the box below appear in the catalog. This option changes the view of the catalog; it does not delete items from the catalog. To view the entire catalog, click Show all media in the catalog.


Catalog filter selection pane

Click the check box next to each media you wish to view in the catalog. The unchecked media will be “filtered” from view.


View media

Displays the contents of the media in the drive. The Restore window appears and the View from media option is activated. Select the backup set(s) you want in the Select backup set(s) list box, then click OK. Each back up set you selected appears in the Restore selection panes.


Compute Selection Information

Displays the estimated amount of files and bytes selected for an operation. This option also enables this program to display time estimates and file counts in the Progress windows.


Media required list box

Lists all the media needed to restore or compare the selected files.


Open button

Opens the selected backup job.


Delete button

Deletes the selected backup job.


Save button

Saves the backup job that appears in the Job Name text box.


Done button

Click here when you are finished removing items from the catalog.


Unattended operation

Check this option and the program will bypass most prompts during a backup. Prompts asking for the exchanging of media in your drive during a backup will still appear.


Unattended operation

Check this option and the program will bypass most prompts during a restore. Prompts asking for the exchanging of media in your drive during a restore will still appear.


Browse button

Check here to specify where you want this program to compare your files.


Where to compare text box

Type a path to compare to in this box, or click Browse to search your folder tree.


Folder view

Click here to view the catalog on the hard disk using the traditional file tree system.


Media view

Click here to display the catalog on the hard drive sorted by media.


Device view

Click here to display the contents of the media currently in the drive.


Refresh

Click here to display the contents of the media currently in the drive.


Folder view

Click here to view the catalog on the hard disk using the traditional file tree system.


Media view

Click here to display the catalog on the hard drive sorted by media.


Device view

Click here to display the contents of the media currently in the drive.


Back up Windows  Registry (Recommended)

Check this option and the Registry is automatically selected for backup when the Windows folder is selected.


Back up NetWare Bindery…

Check this option and this program backs up the NetWare Bindery when a NetWare system volume is selected for back up. Your backup software backs up NetWare 3.x server bindery, and NetWare file and directory attributes from NetWare server volumes, including trustee information.


Backup File text box

With the File option you can back up your files to a custom location, such as a hard disk, a network drive, or a floppy disk. Type a path and filename in this text box, or click the browse button to search for a folder.


Backup File browse button

This button helps you specify a location to back up to. Click Browse, select a folder in the list, then click OK. The folder appears in the text box.


Restore File text box

The File option enables you to restore your files from a custom location, such as a hard disk, a network drive, or a floppy disk. Type a path and filename in this text box, or click the browse button to search for a folder.


Restore File browse button

This button helps you specify where to restore from. Click Browse, select a folder in the list, then click OK. The folder appears in the text box.


Compare File text box

The File option enables you to compare your files from a custom location, such as a hard disk, a network drive, or a floppy disk. Type a path and filename in this text box, or click the browse button to search for a folder.


Compare File browse button

This button helps you specify where to compare from. Click Browse, select a folder in the list, then click OK. The folder appears in the text box.


Find Now button

Click here to begin searching for your files.


Close button

Click here to close this dialog.


New Search button

Click here to clear your settings and begin a new search.


File Found list box

Displays the files that match your search criteria.


Where to restore drop-down list box

Lets you choose an alternate path or folder for restored files. You’ll usually want to restore files to the same place in which you backed them up (Original Locations). If you used the File option and backed up your files to a custom location, such as a hard drive, floppy drive, or network drive, select File in the drop-down list box.


Restore File text box

The File option enables you to restore your files from a custom location, such as a hard disk, a network drive, or a floppy disk. Type a path and filename in this text box, or click the browse button to search for a folder.


Restore File browse button

This button helps you specify where to restore from. Click Browse, select a folder in the list, then click OK. The folder appears in the text box.


Options button

Opens the Restore Options dialog box where you can change your restore option settings.


Start button

Click here to start searching.


Name text box

Type all or part of the name of the file you are searching for in this box. If you type part of the file name, you must type a wildcard (*) for the remaining characters (i.e. MYFILE.*, *.DOC).


All Files or Folders setting

Select this option to search using all criteria specified in other tabs.


Custom setting

Select this option to search for files by the date specified on this tab.


Date setting

Search for files by date.


Start range

Specify the date for the beginning of the date range.


End range

Specify the date for the end of the date range.


Months setting

Select this option to search for files that were created within the number of months you specify.


Months setting box

Enter the number of past months you want to search through.


Days setting

Select this option to search for files that were created within the number of days you specify.


Days setting box

Enter the number of past days you want to search through.


Days combo box

Select a day of the week for the backup job to run, or select Day or Weekday. If you choose a day of the week the New and changed files option is displayed. If you choose Day or Weekday, the New and changed files option is not displayed and All selected files backups are automatically performed.


Time edit box

Enter a time for your backup job to run.


New and changed files…

Check this option to perform New and changed files backups. This option backs up only the files that are new or have changed since your last All selected files backup, or incremental backup.


Where to back up drop-down list box

Contains the names of all your backup devices. Most users only have one backup device. However if you have more than one, your primary backup device appears at the top of the list and is the default setting. To change your backup location, select another device from the drop-down list box.


File text box

With the File option you can back up your files to a custom location, such as a hard disk, a network drive, or a floppy disk. Type a path and filename in this text box, or click the browse button to search for a folder.


Browse button

This button helps you specify a location to back up to. Click Browse, select a folder in the list, then click OK. The folder appears in the text box.


Skip button

Click here to exit this dialog box.


Where to back up drop-down list box

Contains the names of all your backup devices. Most users only have one backup device. However if you have more than one, your primary backup device appears at the top of the list and is the default setting. To change your backup location, select another device from the drop-down list box.


File text box

With the File option you can back up your files to a custom location, such as a network drive, or a floppy disk. Type a path and filename in this text box, or click the browse button to search for a folder.

Note: We strongly recommend that you do not back up your files to a folder on your hard drive.


Browse button

This button helps you specify a location to back up to. Click Browse, select a folder in the list, then click OK. The folder appears in the text box.


Compact button

Click here to compact the data in your catalog so that it occupies less space.


Scheduled jobs list box

Lists all your scheduled jobs. To remove a job from the Scheduler, select a job in the list, then select Remove from the Program menu.


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Files Backed Up

Click here to include a list of all files that were backed up in your report.


Files Not Backed Up

Click here to include a list of all files that were not backed up in your report.


Error Messages

Click here to include a list of all error messages in your report.


Warning Messages

Click here to include a list of all warning messages in your report.


Unattended Messages

Click here to include a list of all messages or prompts that were automatically responded to during an unattended backup in your report.


Report Summary

Click here to display a summary of the backup report at the end of the backup.


Files Restored

Click here to include a list of all files that were restored in your report.


Files Not Restored

Click here to include a list of all files that were not restored in your report.


Error Messages

Click here to include a list of all error messages in your report.


Warning Messages

Click here to include a list of all warning messages in your report.


Unattended Messages

Click here to include a list of all messages or prompts that were automatically responded to during an unattended restore  in your report.


Report Summary

Click here to display a summary of the restore report at the end of the restore.


Restore Registry

Click here to restore the Windows registry.


Incremental backup type

Backs up all selected files that have changed since the most recent All selected files or Incremental backup. All files that have the archive bit on are backed up. When the backup is complete, the archive bit(s) are turned off.


Differential backup type

Backs up all the selected files that have changed since the last All selected files backup. All files that have the archive bit on are backed up. When the backup is complete, the archive bit(s) are left on.


Backup window

Gives you quick access to all backup features. You can start a backup in just three steps using the Backup window.

The Backup window lets you select drives, folders and files to back up. You can also select options and schedule a backup. Before running a backup, you must save your Backup Job.


All selected files

Click this option to back up all the files that you have selected. If you want to back up only the files that are new or have changed since your last All selected files backup, click New and changed files.

This option backs up every file regardless of the file’s archive bit status. When the backup is complete, the archive bits are turned off.


New and changed files

Click this option to back up only the files that are new or have changed since your last All selected files backup, or incremental backup. If you want to back up all the files you have selected, click All selected files.

By default, this option performs a differential backup. To change the backup type for this option, click Options on the Backup window, click the Type tab, choose Incremental backup type, and then click OK.


Where to back up drop-down list box

Contains the names of all your backup devices. Most users only have one backup device. However, if you have more than one, your primary backup device appears at the top of the list and is the default setting. To change your backup destination, select another device in the drop-down list box.

You may also back your files up to a custom location, such as a hard drive, network drive, or a floppy diskette by choosing File in the drop-down list box.


Backup Job Options dialog box

Lets you specify your backup job option settings. Display different options by clicking the corresponding tabs.


Restore window

Gives you quick access to all the restore features. You can start a restore in just four steps using the Restore window.


Restore from drop-down list box

Lists all available devices to restore from. To change your restore from device, select another device in the drop-down list box. If you backed up your file to a custom location such as a hard disk, a network drive, or a floppy diskette, select File in the drop-down list box.


Where to restore drop-down list box

Lets you choose an alternate path or folder for restored files. You’ll usually want to restore files to the same place in which you backed them up.


Restore Options dialog box

Specifies how to handle files that already exist on the hard disk. Remember, if you choose to always replace a file on the hard disk with a file of the same name in the backup, your replaced file will be permanently lost.


Append

Places your data after the last backup on the media.


Overwrite

Overwrite works differently depending on your backup location. If you are using a backup device, Overwrite replaces all files on the media with the files selected for backup. To avoid overwriting all files on the media, choose Append.

CAUTION: All files on the media are erased before the new backup set(s) are written.

If you are using the “File Option” for your backup, Overwrite does not erase all files on your hard drive, network drive, or floppy diskette. Overwrite only replaces a file with the same name as a file selected for backup. For example, if the name of your backup file is save.qic and there is a file on your floppy diskette that is also named save.qic, only that file will be overwritten. Any other files on the floppy are not overwritten.


Let me choose

Displays the name of the media in the drive when the backup begins, and then prompts you to choose Overwrite, Append, or Cancel.


Protect this backup with a password

A backup option which allows you to assign a password to the backup set. The backup set cannot be restored without the password.


Registered type

A backup option that allows you to exclude files by registered type.


Registered type list box

Displays the file types that are currently registered with Windows. Select the file type you want to exclude, then click OK.


Do not replace

Does not replace the files on the hard disk, even if the backed-up file is a more recent version than the file on the hard disk.


Replace older files

Replaces older files on the hard disk with more recent files of the same name from the backup set.


Always replace

Always replaces the files on the hard disk with files of the same name in the backup set, regardless of modification dates.

CAUTION: You may lose your most recent file versions. If you want to maintain the most recent versions of your files, click Replace older files.


Verify data

Checks the data by reading it back from the backup media, and comparing it to data in the buffer (memory).


Compress data

Compression uses shorthand to reduce file sizes, so that data can be written in less space. Select one of the following compression options:

Never compress the data—turns data compression off.

Compress data and save time during backup—compresses your data as much as possible with a minimum reduction in speed.

Maximize compression and save space on media—compresses your data as much as possible without regard to speed. This may cause your backup to take longer, but the resulting backup set will use less space.

Note: If your drive has hardware compression or if your data has already been compressed, select Never compress the data. Compressing a drive that has hardware compression, or compressing data that has already been compressed may cause the data to occupy more space.


Do not back up these file types list box

Lists all files excluded from backup.


Exclude files from backup dialog box

Specify certain file types or file extensions to be excluded from your backup.


Identify

Displays the device name and media name. To view the backup sets on the media, click View media in the Identify Progress window.

Note: “N/A” displays in the Capacity section if your backup device is unable to estimate the amount of media space used and the amount of media space available.


Format

Formats a QIC media. All data on the media will be permanently erased. If the media contains data, you will be asked to confirm the format.


Erase

Permanently erases all data on a SCSI media. If the media contains data, you will be asked to confirm the erase.


Retension

Removes any slack and evenly tensions the tape by performing a fast forward and rewind.


Rename

Displays the current name for the inserted QIC tape. To rename your QIC tape, enter a new name in the text box, then click OK.


Security Erase

Erases the cartridge and overwrites the data with zeros so that it cannot be read.


View Report

Launches Notepad with the report file loaded. The last five reports are displayed.


Print Report

Launches Notepad and prints the report file.


Backup Job

Your backup software uses Backup Jobs to create and save file selections, and options that you select for your backup. Backup jobs can be opened, saved, and deleted using the Job menu.

A backup job includes all selections made at the time it is saved, including:

Drives, folders, and files to back up.

Backup type.

Backup device.

Options selected or default selections.


Beep for messages

An option that lets you choose whether you want the computer to accompany a message with a sound.


Startup dialog box

Appears when you begin your backup program. Lets you create a new Backup Job, open an existing Backup Job, or restore backed-up files.

Click an option, then click OK. Or, click Close to go directly to the Backup window.


Restore Progress window

Appears when you click Start and continually updates information about your restore. You can cancel the restore at any time. A message appears when your restore is complete.


Backup Progress window

Appears when you click Start and continually updates information about your backup. You can cancel the backup at any time. A message appears when your backup is complete.


Select File Version dialog box

Lists all the different file versions for a selected file and allows you to select a specific version to restore.


Save Backup Job As dialog box

Lists all of your saved backup jobs and lets you name a new or modified backup job. You may type a name of up to 130 characters including spaces.


Open Backup Job dialog box

Lists all of your saved backup jobs and lets you open a backup job. You can select a backup job in the list or type a name in the text box.


Delete Backup Job dialog box

Lists all of your saved backup jobs and lets you delete backup jobs. You can select a backup job in the list or type a backup job name in the text box.


Backup Job combo box

Lists all of your saved backup jobs. Click the down arrow to view the list. Select a backup job in the combo box. The selected backup job’s attributes appear on the Backup window.


Original Locations

Restores your files to the same place from which you backed them up.


Initialize

Erases a media and prepares it for use. All data on the media will be permanently erased. If the media contains data, you will be asked to confirm the initialize.


Backup Set

A backup set is a file that is created when you back up drives, folders, or files. The backup set contains the copy of the material you backed up.


Back up the registry

Check this option and this program automatically selects the registry when you select the Windows folder for backup.

Note: It is strongly recommended that you back up the registry regularly, so you have a current backup of your system available to restore in the case of hard disk failure.


Compute Selection Information

Check this option to have the program display the estimated number and size of files selected for a Backup or Restore operation. Computing selection information also enables this program to display time estimates and file counts in the Progress windows.


Archive bit

When a file is created or modified, the operating system keeps track of its filename, size, and other characteristics, called attributes. One of these attributes is the archive bit, also called the archive flag. Your backup software uses the archive bit to determine whether or not a file needs to be backed up.

The archive bit works like the flag on a mailbox. When the flag is up (on), the program knows that the file needs to be backed up. After the file has been backed up, the program can “lower the flag” to turn the file’s archive bit off.


Media name text box

If the media is blank, type a name in the text box. Your media name may consist of up to 24 characters including spaces.


Restore File Permissions

Checking this box restores file and directory permissions to users.


Compare window

Gives you quick access to all the compare features. You can start a compare in just four steps using the Compare window.


Compare from drop-down list box

Lists all available devices to compare from. To change the default setting, choose another device in the drop-down list box.


Where to compare drop-down list box

Lets you choose an alternate path or folder for compared files. You’ll usually want to compare files to the same place from which you backed them up.


Catalog Cleanup

The Catalog Cleanup Tool helps you manage your catalog. This tool is available on the Tools menu regardless of the current tab, and it opens the Catalog Cleanup dialog box. Use the Catalog Cleanup dialog box to delete items from the catalog, or to compact the catalog so that it occupies less space.

CAUTION: If you remove a file from the catalog, you must perform a “Device View” to restore or compare that file.


Catalog Cleanup dialog box

This dialog box displays a tree view of your backup catalog. To delete an item from the catalog, select the item, and then click Remove. When you are finished removing items from the list, click Done.

If you want to compact the catalog so that it occupies less space, click Compact on the Catalog Cleanup dialog box.


Schedule Backup Job dialog box

Choose to run your job once, daily, weekly, or monthly. Once you schedule your backup job and save the settings, your backup job runs automatically at the specified times.


Compare Progress window

Appears when you click Start, and continually updates information about your compare. You can cancel the compare at any time. A message appears when your compare is complete.


Folder View

Click this option to display the catalog on the hard disk using the traditional file tree system. Folder view displays cataloged files filtered by the selected device.


Media View

Click this option to display the catalog by medium. Media view displays cataloged files for all devices.


Device View

Click this option to display the contents of the medium in the drive. Select the backup set(s) you want in the Select backup set(s) list box, then click OK. The backup set(s) appear in the main selection panes. Device view displays all logged files for the selected device. Use the Import Catalog command to add the contents of the media to your catalog.

Note: If you want to view a backup set that spans from one medium to another, you must perform a Device View on both media.


Once frequency setting

Click this option to run your scheduled backup job one time, then set the time and the date.


Daily frequency setting

Click this option to run your job on a certain day(s) of the week, then set the time. If you want to specify certain days of the week for your job to run, click Which Days, then check the days you want your job to run.

Note: If you are running Task Scheduler, the Which Days button will be available under the Weekly frequency setting.


Weekly frequency setting

Click this option to run your scheduled backup job once a week, then set the time and the day of the week.

Note: If you are running Task Scheduler and wish to specify certain days of the week for your job to run, select Weekly, click Which Days, then check the days you want your job to run.


Monthly frequency setting

Click this option to schedule your backup job to run once a month, then set the time and the day of the month.