How to backup to SkyDrive using Backup4all

  • Oct 15, 2012

SkyDrive (officially Microsoft SkyDrive, formerly Windows Live SkyDrive) is a file hosting service that allows users to upload and sync files to a cloud storage and then access them from a Web browser or their local device. You can also use Skydrive to access and manage files from multiple devices.

On this page: How to set up a new SkyDrive account How to backup to SkyDrive

The service offers 7 GB of free storage for new users. You can use the space provided to store your backups created by Backup4all. Just back up to the local SkyDrive folder and that will be sync with the online storage space. This way you can access the backup from any location and you also have a second backup copy.

How to set up a new SkyDrive account

Steps to follow:

  1. Go to https://skydrive.live.com/ and press the “Sign up” button.  
  2. Follow the steps to create a new account.
  3. You will receive a confirmation link on the email address you provided. Click that link in order to activate the account.
  4. Download and install SkyDrive from: https://apps.live.com/skydrive
  5. During the installation you can indicate the local folder to be sync with Skydrive. By default it is: C:\Users\<user name>\SkyDrive
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How to backup to SkyDrive

  1. Download and install Backup4all from: http://www.backup4all.com/download/setup/b4a-pro.exe
  2. Create a new backup job from File->New backup.

On the first page, type a name for the backup job and select the SkyDrive folder as backup destination. By default it is: C:\Users\<user name>\SkyDrive. Press Next

  1. On the second page, add the files and folder you want to backup or select a predefined plugin from the list. Press Next
  2. Select the backp type you want to use. By default, Incremental type is selected. Press Save and run

Applies to :

  • Backup4all 4.x
  • SkyDrive 16.x

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