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View all articles (reset filter)Backup strategy: scheduled daily differential backups and weekly full backups
This step by step video presentation explains how to set up a backup schedule that ensures an adequate protection for a daily work routine.
How do I use the history
This article shows you how to use the backups history. The History window can be open from View -> History.
Backup the Favorites folder
This article explains how to backup the Bookmarks/Favorites folder for the most popular browsers. Each browser has a different location where the bookmarks are stored. In order to back-up the favorites, you will need to manually copy that folder or use a backup program to back them up automatically.
How to clean a backup
The Clean backup window can be opened from the Jobs tab, by pressing Clean menu item. It gives options to delete backup numbers based on certain criteria.
How to create a backup plugin
To create a backup plugin for a specific program, you will need to install the Backup4all Plugin Creator and also another application that will monitor the 3rd party program installation. Using the information from the monitoring program, Backup4all Plugin Creator will generate an XML file (backup plugin) that can be loaded in Backup4all as a Predefined Backup. Please note that advanced computer skills are required to create a backup plugin.
How to restore from a backup?
To make a full or a filtered restore start the Restore Wizard by pressing the Restore (or F7) button from the application's toolbar. You can restore to the original location or to a different location of your choice.
Using the Backup4all sidebar gadget
This article will show you how to install and use the Backup4all sidebar gadget. It will help you to easily manage and run the backup jobs without opening the main interface of Backup4all.