Copyright: Copyright © 1998 Iomega Corporation, English Version


Welcome to Iomega 1-Step Backup

General Information

Click here [image] for a basic description of the 1-Step Backup program.

Click here [image] for a list of important backup strategy questions for using 1-Step Backup.

Click here [image] for a description of the types of backup jobs 1-Step Backup performs.

Click here [image] for details on handling your backup disks.

Click here [image] for details on how to select specific files for a backup job.

Click here [image] for details on what happens when you cancel a backup.

Troubleshooting

Click here [image] for details on using LANDesk Virus Protect Client with 1-Step Backup.

Click here [image] for 1-Step Backup troubleshooting information.

Click here [image] for 1-Step Restore troubleshooting information.

Click here [image] to access Iomega’s website.


What is 1-Step Backup?

1-Step Backup is a program designed to safely and easily backup and restore your valuable information*.

NOTE: 1-Step Backup supports all local disk drives (network drives are not supported) and includes support for all Iomega removable media drives except Ditto.

1-Step Backup was developed by Iomega to address the problem of lost data files due to hard disk failure.  1-Step Backup secures your stuff with backup copies that are easy to access and restore.

Hard disk "crashes" can be caused by many things, some examples include: mechanical failure, software failure, an electrical surge, fire, water, or even dust and smoke particles. In addition, partial hard disk failures are not uncommon. Sectors of a disk can lose magnetic retentiveness, resulting in corrupted or lost data.

Statistics show that most hard disks represent an average of over 3,000 hours of work. Protect your data and investment of both time and effort by using 1-Step Backup to protect your valuable stuff.

Using 1-Step Backup frequently to back up your data files from hard disks and Iomega drives can allow you to restore lost or damaged data in a short period of time.

*FULL SYSTEM RESTORE – 1-Step Backup will not restore your operating system, system registry, or applications.  1-Step Backup is designed to primarily backup and restore data files.  1-Step Backup cannot restore the Windows system registry and thus is unable to restore any Windows settings.  This also means that 1-Step Backup cannot restore applications.  You must reinstall all application from their original install disks.

Click here [image] for more information on using 1-Step Backup and for possible software updates.


Protect Against Accidental Deletion

Almost everyone has looked for a file only to discover that it has been accidentally deleted. With a good backup routine your data is protected from such mishaps.  1-Step Backup has been designed so you can locate and restore files, as you need them.


Use 1-Step Backup to Access Older File Versions

You may need to save or go back to earlier versions of your files. For example, you may need to see an earlier version of a spreadsheet or word processing document.

With 1-Step Backup, maintaining different versions of the same files can be a simple procedure.  If backups are performed regularly, different versions of files will be available for quick and easy restoration.


Use 1-Step Backup to Archive Files

It seems that there is never enough space on a hard disk. The urge to delete rarely used files is tempered by the possibility, however small, that these files may be needed again.

Archiving can help. Archiving is the process of saving copies of selected files for future retrieval. Backing up data provides an automatic facility for archiving. After files are backed up onto your Iomega disk(s), you can delete them from your hard drive.  If they are ever needed again, they can be easily restored.


Use 1-Step Backup to Transfer Files

You may need to transfer a set of files to a new computer or to all the computers in your department. You may also need to bring files home from work each day.  1-Step Backup allows you to control what file types are backed up and then lets you transfer those files from one computer to another. You simply back up the desired files and then restore them to other computers.

You don't have to worry about fitting your files onto diskettes or what to do with very large files because with 1-Step Backup’s compression option ”On,” most large files will fit on a single Iomega disk. If you are transferring more files than will fit on one Iomega disk, 1-Step Backup will prompt you to insert another one as needed.


Backup and Restore Concepts

Individuals and large organizations have different computer work styles and backup requirements.  Whatever your needs, you can get started by using 1-Step Backup’s default settings to implement a reliable backup strategy.

However, you will probably want to develop a customized approach to make backing up your data fast, easy, and secure. If you understand a few basic concepts you'll be able to use 1-Step Backup to your best advantage.

 Introduction to 1-Step Backup Strategies

 File Selection Preferences


Introduction to 1-Step Backup Strategies

There are as many approaches as there are 1-Step Backup users.  Consider the following as you think about backup strategies.

•	What files must be backed up?

•	How much time can you spend backing up?

•	How often should files be backed up?

•	What percentage of your 1-Step Backup disk is available for backups?

•	Will you be working alone or does your routine depend on others in your organization?

•	How important or valuable is your data?

Once you've made these decisions, you can get started customizing your backup and restore routine.


Handling Your Backup Disks

Safe Keeping

Keep all the disks from a backup job together in a safe place.  1-Step Backup files must not be deleted, moved, or edited as long as you still wish to restore any files from the backup job.

Backup Disk Corruption

No part of a backup can be restored if the last disk of the backup set becomes corrupt or damaged.

Also, if any of the disks in a backup job become corrupt or damaged the files from that disk cannot be restored (disk corruption may also cause the entire restore operation to fail).

Cannot move the backup job to a folder

The backup file that is created on an Iomega disk cannot be moved to a folder but must stay in the root directory of the backup disk.  If you attempt to reorganize your files on backup disks or move the 1-Step Backup file from its original location you will be unable to restore that backup.


Selecting File Types in 1-Step Backup

1-Step Backup provides a wide range of file type options that allow you to have precise control over what files you exclude in your backup jobs.  Some common backup job types are explained in the sections that follow.

WARNING:  1-Step Backup includes Hidden, System, and read-only files in its backup of Windows files.  1-Step Backup does not include swap files or files that are open at the time of the backup.

 Data Files

 File Selection Preferences


Data files

A common practice is to back up data files daily or weekly. However, if losing one day's work is more than you can afford, consider backing up more often.

FULL SYSTEM RESTORE – 1-Step Backup will not restore your operating system, system registry, or applications.  1-Step Backup is designed to primarily backup and restore data files.  1-Step Backup cannot restore the Windows system registry and thus is unable to restore any Windows settings.  This also means that 1-Step Backup cannot restore applications.  You must reinstall all application from their original install disks.

 Selecting File Types in 1-Step Backup


Backup Types

Full Backup

When you first start 1-Step Backup, a screen will appear telling you that it is ready to perform a full backup.  A Full Backup includes all files on any hard drives connected to your system.  You can Customize any backup job to include all your local drives and CD-ROM drives, or to exclude any drives or files you wish.

NOTE:  1-Step Backup includes Hidden, System, and read-only files in its backup of Windows files.  1-Step Backup does not include swap files or files that are open at the time of the backup.

Changed Files

After running a Full Backup job, the next time you run 1-Step Backup you will be prompted for the last disk of your current backup job.

WARNING:  1-Step Backup will not let you use a disk running a compression program like Drive Space™, Double Space™, or Stacker™.

Next Full Backup

To run the next full backup, 1-Step Backup provides you with the Customize option button shown below.  Simply click on “Change Settings and Start a NEW Backup Job,” and then “OK.”  You can then Customize your Backup Job further or simply press “OK” on the Preferences screen and begin your backup.  You should insert a new backup disk (one that does not contain a previous backup job) to run an additional full backup.  1-Step Backup will prompt you to insert a new disk or to erase the current one if it detects a backup job on your target disk.

1-Step Backup allows you to append up to four incremental backups to update any files that are new or changed since the first version of your full backup was completed.  After you have added four incremental backups to a 1-Step Backup job you will be automatically prompted to start a new full backup.

NOTE:  1-Step Backup allows you to continue adding incremental backups to your current backup job or to start a new full backup.  You will be prompted with a decision screen before 1-Step Backup uses a disk containing backup data.  If you attempt to start a new backup job on an Iomega disk that has already been used to perform a backup, you will be given the following options: erase the disk, try a different disk, or cancel. Iomega recommends that you rotate your backup media often to insure the safety and security of your data.

Always Perform Full Backup

You can set an option on the program-shortcut page so that whenever 1-Step Backup is run it will perform a full backup of your selected files.  For instructions on setting this option see Force a Full Backup by editing the shortcut.


General Properties

The General preference page shows the current backup job, including the number of the job you are about to perform. Your Backup Jobs will be named by their sequential order:  Backup Job 1, Backup Job 2, and so on.  You should also label your disks with their corresponding Backup Job names.

This page will also allow you to assign a Description to each backup job that will help you keep track of which jobs contain what stuff.

You may also select to backup to an Iomega personal solutions drive.

The Backup History text box provides you with a brief description of your most resent backup jobs, including the date and time they were last updated.

The data compression option is set to ”On” by default.  If you do not want your data compressed with a specific backup job, simply click the box, removing the “X” from the button.  Data compression will drastically decrease the number of disks needed to complete a large backup job.  Under normal circumstances, large backup jobs should fit on a single Iomega disk if the backup job is performed with compression ”On”.

WARNING:  1-Step Backup will not let you use a disk running a compression program like Drive Space™, Double Space™, or Stacker™.

NOTE:  If your backup job contains a small amount of data and you wish to move it between computers as quickly as possible, you may want to remove compression from your backup job.  However, if you are backing up all of your data storage drives, you may want to keep compression on to decrease the number of disks needed to complete a backup job.


File Selection Preferences

The File Selection preference page allows you to customize your backup by selecting the drives you want to add or exclude from your backup.  File Selection also lets you specify what file types you want to exclude from the backup based on file extensions.

NOTE:  “Full Backup” is selected by default.  A Full Backup includes all files, except swap files or open files, on any hard drives connected to your system.  You can Customize any backup job to include all your local drives and CD-ROM drives, or to exclude any drives or files you wish.   The following provides a brief discription of the customization options available with 1-Step Backup.

To select all files on your selected drives (except target backup drive), including Hidden, System, and read-only files, press:

To deselect all files on your selected drives (except target backup drive), including Hidden, System, and read-only files, press:

To exclude specific file types, by file extensions, from your backup job, press:

Which results in the following screen:

To print the File Selection screen, which shows the drives and files you have selected for backup, press:


Exclude Files Options

The Exclude screen allows you to specify what files you want to exclude from your backup job based on file extensions.  The selection options are explained below:

Registered File Types allows you to deselect the standard file extensions included in the Windows recognized file set.  As you deselect a file type, it will be listed in the window provided, with each file extension being shown separated by a comma.  You can remove a file extension from the window at any time before you begin your backup job by simply highlighting and deleting.

Other File Types allows you to type any file extension, including those in the Windows recognized file set, as well as any other file extension you know exists on your local drives.  As you type each extension, you must separate each file extension with a comma.  You can remove a file extension from the window at any time before you begin your backup job by simply highlighting and deleting.

Reset to Original Settings returns the 1-Step Backup Exclude screen to its original default settings.


Security Preferences

The Security preference page allows you to password protect your backup jobs. Password Protection is set to “No” by default.  Turning password protection to “Yes” allows you to limit access to your backup jobs in the event you have private or confidential information included in your backup files.


Run Options Preferences

The Run Options preferences page allows you to customize your backup interface.


1-Step Backup Displays

The Disk Icon with % Increments is an icon that appears on the Windows taskbar while your backup job is running. This icon allows you to see the progress of your Backup Job.  You can open a detailed progress screen by clicking the icon.

The Backup Progress Screen displays the progress of the Backup Job.  It displays this information in two ways:

Selected Files

This display shows how many files were selected for your Backup Job as well as the Kbytes of information that are being copied.

Complete Files

This display shows the progress of the Backup Job by detailing how many files and Kbytes of information have been copied at that point.

NOTE:  1-Step Backup’s estimated time function is only an estimate.  The program bases its estimation on previous backup jobs, the types of files and file sizes selected, and how long it takes your particular system to process those files.  1-Step Backup’s estimation abilities automatically adjust as the program runs and updates its internal accuracy as you use the program.

CAUTION:  You should not run CHKDSK from a DOS box while 1-Step Backup is running.  If you run CHKDSK while 1-Step Backup is running, you may get a file allocation error notice.


View Report (in Backup and Restore)

This option provides a complete report of all the drives and files that were included in a Backup job, or Restore session.  The report is printable for your convenience.

CAUTION: You should not run CHKDSK from a DOS box while 1-Step Backup is running.  If you run CHKDSK while 1-Step Backup is running, you may get a file allocation error notice.


New Backup Jobs vs. Changed File Updates

Q. Why make new Backup Jobs when you can simply make updates of changed files to the current Backup Job?

A. 1-Step Backup's Full Backup option is selected by default and includes all files on all your hard drives.  You can Customize any backup job to include all your local drives and CD-ROM drives, or to exclude any drives or files you wish.  Iomega suggests running full backup jobs regularly because creating new backup jobs on a regular basis helps to ensure:

•	Time is minimized in finding the proper Backup Job

•	Media is rotated and used less frequently

•	Security is added by having more than one Backup Job to refer to in an emergency

You can also choose to make incremental updates to your current backup job.  Incremental backups create a record of those files that have changed since the last full backup.  Iomega recommends using incremental backups between full backups if your files change frequently or if several different versions of a particular file are needed for archiving.  However, you should not rely exclusively on incremental backups to keep your information updated.  Full backups are still the safest means of protecting your stuff.


Will 1-Step Backup include Hidden, System, and read-only files?

Q. Will the Hidden, System, and read-only files be included when doing a Backup Job in Windows?

A. Yes, Hidden, System, and read-only files are recognized and included while doing a Backup Job in Windows.  When you do a Restore, you will have the option to overwrite existing Hidden or System files.  By default, 1-Step Restore does overwrite Hidden files, but it does not overwrite System files.  1-Step Restore allows you choose how you want these files restored under the Customize options screen.


Will 1-Step Backup include open files or swap files?

Q. Will open files and swap files be included when doing a Backup Job with 1-Step Backup?

A. No, 1-Step Backup cannot back up any file that is open at the time the Backup Job is running, and 1-Step Backup never includes swap files.


What will happen if I cancel a backup

Q. What will happen to my backup job if it fails or I cancel before 1-Step Backup has had a chance to finish the backup?

A. No files can be restored from an incomplete backup job.  Because of the disk-spanning capability of 1-Step Backup a backup job must complete itself for any of the files in a backup job to be saved.  Iomega recommends that you keep at least two copies of all backups to ensure the security of your valuable data.


Force a Full Backup by editing the shortcut

You can edit the 1-Step Backup shortcut to make it force a Full Backup every time it is run.  To edit the shortcut:

1.	Click on the 1-Step Backup shortcut icon.

2.	Click the right mouse button that brings up the Options menu.

3.	Select Properties.

4.	Click the Shortcut tab.

5.	On the Shortcut Properties page you will see a Target box with drive, folder, and program target information, for example it might look like this:  C:\Program Files\Iomega\Tools\Backup32.exe /B

6.	To force a Full Backup every time you run 1-Step Backup, simply replace /B at the end of the command line with /F like this: C:\Program Files\Iomega\Tools\Backup32.exe /F, and then click OK.


Backup only certain files

1-Step Backup provides a wide range of file type options which allows you to have precise control over the drives and files you add or exclude in your backup jobs.  The File Selection Preferences section provides a complete explanation of 1-Step Backup’s file choosing options.

See also:

 Exclude Files Options


Select a specific backup version

Q. What can I do if the last backup version is not what I want?

A. When you enter the Restore screen, the following text appears: “I can restore files from any Backup Job.  Insert the last disk from the Backup Job you wish to use for the restore, and push Continue.”

It is very important that you label your backup disks with the date and content of the backup job.  At this point in the restoration process, select the backup job that will best complete the restoration of your files.

When you press “Continue,” 1-Step Restore will prompt you to insert the last disk from the backup job you wish to restore.

NOTE:  When starting a restore job, 1-Step Restore begins with the last disk used in a backup.  1-Step Restore then prompts you for the next necessary disk to accomplish the specific restore job you wish to perform.  For this reason, it is important that you label the disks you use in a backup series whenever more than one disk is needed.

1-Step Restore will then prompt you to continue with the restore or to customize the restore through the restore Customize screen.


Restore a specific file

The restore Customize screen contains a toolbar button called ”As of”:

The ”As of” option displays the date for the current backup job contained on the restore disk you have inserted. The ”As of” option then allows you to look up previous file versions and restore them to a selected target drive.

NOTE:  When starting a restore job, 1-Step Restore begins with the last disk used in a backup.  1-Step Restore then prompts you for the next necessary disk to accomplish the specific restore job you wish to perform.


Disable LANDesk Virus Protect Client

LANDesk Virus Protect Client will interrupt 1-Step Backup functions and should be disabled while performing a backup job.

To disable LANDesk Virus Protect Client:

1.	Right mouse click the LANDesk Virus Protect Client icon located on the Windows taskbar:

2.	Select Configure Scan Options.

3.	Clear the checkmark from the “Enable Realtime Protection” box:

4.	Select OK.  The LANDesk Virus Protect Client will now appear on the Windows taskbar with a red circle and slash:

You can now use 1-Step Backup without interruption.  When you are finished using 1-Step Backup simply follow the instructions above and replace a checkmark in the “Enable Realtime Protection” box.


Getting Started

1-Step Restore will prompt you to insert the last disk from the backup job you wish to restore.

It is very important that you label your backup disks with the date and content of the backup job. At this point in the restoration process, select the backup job that will best complete the restoration of your files.

NOTE:  When starting a restore job, 1-Step Restore begins with the last disk used in a backup.  1-Step Restore then prompts you for the next necessary disk to accomplish the specific restore job you wish to perform.

1-Step Restore will then prompt you to continue or to make changes to your restore session through the Customize screen.


Customize Screens

The Customize Restore preferences page allows you to customize your restore by selecting the specific files you want to add or exclude from your restore based on file extensions.

To select all the files in a backup job to be restored to a specified target drive, press:

To deselect all the files in a backup job to be restored to a specified target drive, press:

To exclude specific file types, by file extensions, from your restore job, press:

Clicking the icon illustrated below allows you to specify where your backup job is restored.  By default 1-Step Restore will restore your files to their original locations.  If you want to restore files to a different drive, this tool will allow you to select the target location.

NOTE:  1-Step Restore will allow you to restore data from different drives to a single location.  However, if you want to restore data from multiple drives to a single location, you must run 1-Step Restore once per drive.  This means you must exit after each drive and then run 1-Step Restore again for the next drive.

To select previous file versions for restoration, “As of” allows you to view the dates and times for the backup job on the disk you have inserted.  This option is especially important if you want to restore specific files or previous file versions.

Clicking on this icon allows you to select overwrite options and audible prompts:

Clicking on this icon ejects the current disk so you can view another one:


"Restore To" Location Tool

The “Restore to” location tool allows you to specify where your backup job is restored.  By default, 1-Step Restore will restore your files to their original locations.  If you want to restore files to a different drive, this tool will allow you to select the target location.

NOTE:  1-Step Restore will allow you to restore data from different drives to a single location.  However, if you want to restore data from multiple drives to a single location, you must run 1-Step Restore once per drive.  This means you must exit after each drive and then run 1-Step Restore again for the next drive.


"As Of" Option Tool

The “As of” option allows you to look at the state of your system as of a particular date, thus allowing you to pick from older backup versions to perform a restore.  Each file is listed by the date and time it was backed up.  You can choose to restore any previous file using the “As of” option.

NOTE:  When starting a restore job, 1-Step Restore begins with the last disk used in a backup.  1-Step Restore then prompts you for the next necessary disk to accomplish the specific restore job you wish to perform.


Restore "Exclude" Files Option

The Exclude screen allows you to specify what files you want to exclude from your restore job based on file extensions.

NOTE:  By default, 1-Step Restore excludes Windows system files, but you can choose to include system files by changing your Customize settings before running a backup.

The selection options are explained below:

Registered File Types allows you to deselect the standard file extensions included in the Windows recognized file set.  As you deselect a file type, it will be listed in the window provided, with each file extension being shown separated by a comma.  You can remove a file extension from the window at any time before you begin your restore job by simply highlighting and deleting.

Other File Types allows you to type any file extension, including those in the Windows recognized file set, as well as any other file extension you know exists on your restore drives.  As you type each extension, you must add a comma to separate it from other extensions.  You can remove a file extension from the window at any time before you begin your restore job by simply highlighting and deleting.

Reset to Original Settings will return 1-Step Restore to its original default settings.


Overwrite Options

This screen allows you to customize your restore overwrite options:

Only After Prompt is selected by default and is the safest way to restore your files.  This option makes 1-Step Restore prompt you before it overwrites any file that already exists on the drive you are restoring to.  Iomega recommends only turning this option off if you are certain that you want all the files in a restore session overwritten.

Always allows 1-Step Restore to overwrite all the files in a specific location without prompting you.

Never tells 1-Step Restore to never overwrite files already present on the selected restore drive(s).  This option can be used if you know that only some files have been removed or deleted from a particular location and you want them restored without affecting the other files already in that location.

Older files only is an extremely useful option which can be used to overwrite only those files in a restore location that existed before the date of the last update.

Audible beep is an on/off option for an audible prompt that warns you before overwriting files.


LANDesk Virus Protect Client

LANDesk Virus Protect Client will interrupt 1-Step Backup functions and should be disabled while performing a backup job.

To disable LANDesk Virus Protect Client:

1.	Right mouse click the LANDesk Virus Protect Client icon located on the Windows taskbar:

2.	Select Configure Scan Options.

3.	Clear the checkmark from the “Enable Realtime Protection” box:

4.	Select OK.  The LANDesk Virus Protect Client will now appear on the Windows taskbar with a red circle and slash:

You can now use 1-Step Backup without interruption.  When you are finished using 1-Step Backup simply follow the instructions above and replace a checkmark in the “Enable Realtime Protection” box.


Troubleshooting Backup

Unknown error backing up data

If you are performing a backup and get the message “Unknown error backing up data,” you will not be able to restore any files from this incomplete backup.  Do not rely on this backup for any of your files.  You can take several steps to try to determine the problem:

•	Check the target disk by right clicking on the target disk drive icon in My Computer and then choosing Properties from the menu.  Go to the Tools tab and select “Check Now…” to make sure your disk is working properly.

•	Shut down any other programs you are currently running and perform the backup again.

Only 1 backup job at a time

•	Only one customized backup can be saved.

•	You cannot name the backup job but can add a description.

•	Only one backup job can be saved to an Iomega disk at a time.  Incremental backups of the same backup job can be saved to the same disk but new backup jobs cannot be added with other backup jobs.

What type of backups does the software do?

•	1-Step Backup includes all selected files in a backup job.  If you perform incremental backups after the first backup only changed files are included for the next three backups.  This method cannot be configured.

Error messages or incomplete backup or restores

Error messages may appear when 1-Step Backup encounters the follow common situations:

•	Screen savers are active

•	Power management features are active

•	Programs are running

•	Hard drive is heavily fragmented and Scan Disk tries to run

•	*.tmp or *.chk files are backed up

For more information and possible software updates click here [image] to access the technical support area of Iomega’s website.


Troubleshooting Restore

If you are restoring data and get an error message such as, “Unable to review files from last backup file ‘Backup Job 5, Disk 1,’” the program is not able to read the necessary information from the Backup file.  You can take several steps to try to remedy this problem:

•	Check the target disk by right clicking on the target disk drive icon in My Computer and then choosing Properties from the menu.  Go to the Tools tab and select “Check Now…” to make sure your disk is working properly.

•	If you had done an initial “Backup Job 5,” and then later added to it, then eject the current disk from the drive and run “1-Step Restore” again.  When it asks you to insert the last disk you should instead insert an earlier disks from “Backup Job 5” series.  If it does not accept any of these disks, then try restoring from any earlier backup jobs you may have performed.

For more information and possible software updates click here [image] to access the technical support area of Iomega’s website.


Hard Drives

1-Step Backup recognizes any nonremovable drives on your system as hard drives.  This means if you are booting from an Iomega drive, or if you select "Make Nonremovable" for an Iomega disk, 1-Step Backup will treat those drives as hard drives and will automatically include them in a Full Backup.


Name of Backup Job
This window shows the name of the current backup job being run or updated.


Description
This box allows you to assign a description to each backup job that will help you keep track of which of your jobs contain what stuff.


Backup My Files Too
This is a listing of all the drives connected to your system that 1-Step Backup is able to backup you job too.


Compression
The data compression option is set to “On” by default.  If you do not want your data compressed with a specific backup job, simply click the box, removing the “X” from the button.  Data compression will drastically decrease the number of disks needed to complete a large backup job.  Under normal circumstances large backup jobs should fit on a single Iomega disk if the backup job is performed with compression “On.”


Backup History
The “Backup History” text box provides you with a brief description of your most resent backup jobs, including the date and time they were last updated.


My Computer Tree
This listing tree is similar to the Windows Explorer and shows you what


Drive Tree
This drive listing tree is similar to the Windows Explorer and allows you to select specific files within each drive.


Registered File Types
This listing of file types allows you to select from the standard file extensions included in the Windows recognized file set.  As you select a file type it will be listed in the window provided, with each file extension shown separated by a comma.  You can remove a file extension from the window at any time before you begin your backup job by simply highlighting and deleting.


Registered File Types Listing Box
This box shows you a listing of the standard file extensions included in the Windows recognized file set.  You can select any file extension listed in this box by double-clicking on it.   As you select a file type it will be listed in the window provided, with each file extension shown separated by a comma.


Other File Types
This box allows you to type any file extension, both included in the Windows recognized file set, as well as any file extension you know exists on your local drives, that is not included in the provided list under Registered File Types.  As you type each extension you must separate each file extension with a comma.  You can remove a file extension from the window at any time before you begin your backup job by simply highlighting and deleting.


Apply to CD-ROM drive too
This is a box selection option that will allow you to include CD-ROMs in your backup job.  This option is not selected by default because of the considerable time it may take to include CD-ROM data in a backup job.


Reset to Original Settings
This button will automatically return 1-Step Backup to its original default settings.


Target Drive
Clicking on this icon allows you to specify where your backup job is restored.  By default 1-Step Backup will restore your files to their original locations.  If you want to restore files to a different drive this tool will allow you to select the target location.


As Of Button
To select previous files versions for restoration, “As of” allows you to view the dates and times for the backup job on the disk you have inserted.  This option is especially important if you want to restore specific files or previous file versions.


Restore Preferences Button
This button allows you to customize your restore overwrite options.


Eject Disk Button
This button ejects the restore disk you are currently looking at, allowing you to insert another for review.  This tool is especially useful if you are not sure which backup disk contains the files you want to restore.