Limited time promo

Options: Startup and updates

English

This help topic applies only to Backup4all. If you don't have it yet, you must download it first.

Download now Buy licenses
Mar 22, 2022
Backup4all 9.x
We strive to keep our help as accurate as possible. If you notice any inconsistencies or outdated info please let us know.
The Startup page of the Options window (accessible from the File, Options menu item) contains startup related settings of the program.

110-options-startup

Startup and tray

Start at Windows startup
If checked the program is started when Windows starts using the window state set in the Visualization mode group. By default this option is not checked.
Show "Getting Started"
If checked, the "Getting Started" window is displayed when you start Backup4all.

Show tray icon
If checked the program icon is displayed in the Taskbar Notification Area.

Visualization mode

Manual Run - You can select the way Backup4all's main window will be displayed after a normal startup. The options are: Last window state, Normal and Maximized.

Windows Startup - You can select the way Backup4all's main window will be displayed after Windows starts. The options are: Last window state, Minimized, Normal and Maximized. This setting is available only if Start at Windows startup is checked.

Scheduled Startup - You can select the way Backup4all's main window will be displayed when a scheduled backup starts it. The options are: Last window state, Minimized, Normal and Maximized.

Check for updates

Check mode
User can choose one of these modes:
  • Manual - user will manually check for new updates. This option is selected by default.
  • Reminder - the program will remind you with the selected frequency to check for new updates
  • Automatic - the program will automatically check for new updates with the selected frequency.
Frequency
User can set the frequency for Backup4all to remind or to automatically check for new updates.

Check at application startup
If checked, the program will check for new updates at application startup.

Send anonymous usage statistics
If selected, the program will send anonymous statistics about the application usage.

Show News page
If selected, the news page will be shown in the ribbon menu.