Task Properties

Tip:
Open the Quick Start help page to view the very basic steps you need to follow to start using GrandBackup.

A Task is a set of options that define what files should be copied, where to, how often, etc.

There are several (sub)sections of the Task properties window, which can be shown by selecting the respective (sub)category in the panel on the left. Click on the links below to find more information about each (sub)category:

1.	General - Show/specify the Task's name, primary action, and user authentication if applicable
2.	Source - Show/specify the source folder(s)
3.	Destination - Show/specify the destination resource
4.	File Filters - Show/specify the files to be included in (excluded from) your backup
5.	Compression - Show/specify the settings for compression: filename, password, etc.
6.	Encryption - Show/specify the settings for encryption: algorithm, password, etc.
7.	Old Versions - Show/specify what to do with old file versions
8.	Obsolete Files - Show/specify what to do with obsolete files
9.	Options - Show/specify several uncategorized Task options
10.	Error Handling - Show/specify the error-handling settings
11.	Autorun and Schedule - various Task triggers
11.1.	Internal Schedule - Task run times and frequency
11.2.	Media SmartDetect - Run the Task on a specified medium, when detected
11.3	Folder Monitor - Run the Task when folder contents change
11.4	Hot Key - Run the Task with a Windows-wide global Hot Key
11.5	MS Task Scheduler - Run the Task under MS Task Scheduler
12.	Advanced - Advanced options to override the defaults, if necessary
12.1.	Run Programs - Run external programs before and/or after the Task
12.2.	Auto Dial - Establish connection to remote computers
12.3.	Hardware Profile - Skip the Task on some Hardware Profiles
12.4.	Limit Bandwidth - Limit maximum data transfer rate
12.5.	Task Password - Protect the Task's settings with a password
12.6.	Log Settings - Log file name, size and contents
12.7.	Event Alerts - Alert the user to various Task events
12.8.	CPU Performance - Tweak the Task-related CPU performance
12.9.	Power Management - Power-related settings for the Task
12.10.	Email Settings - Email notification settings for the Task

Note:
The first time GrandBackup performs a Task, it processes files as specified. In subsequent runs, it only copies those files that are newer or updated since the previous run of the Task.