The Compare Window

The Compare window gives you quick access to all the compare options. It consists of three main sections:

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Compare From

The Compare from drop-down list box lists all available backup devices to compare from. To change the drive you want to compare from, select another drive in the drop-down list box. If you used the File selection and backed your files up to a hard drive, a network drive, a floppy diskette, or removable media, select File in the drop-down list box.

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Compare File

 
  To compare your data from a file:

  1. Select File in the Compare from drop-down list box on the Compare window.

    A text box and browse button appear next to the drop-down list box.

  2. Type a folder and filename in the text box.

    Or,

    Click Browse, select a folder and a file within that folder, then click OK. The path appears in the text box.

What to Compare

Select the files to compare in the What to compare section.

File Views

Backup Exec provides three different view options to help you select the files you want to compare.

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Compare Selection Panes

Backup Exec uses the same drive and file selection methods as the Windows Explorer. Drives and folders are selected in the All Folders pane, and individual files and folders are selected in the Contents pane. Select drives and files to compare by clicking the check box next to the item. For more information, see Selection Panes.

Where to Compare

You'll usually want to compare files to the same drive and directory as the one from which they were backed up. If their location has changed, however, the Where to compare box lets you specify where the original files are now located.

 
  To compare your options to an alternate location:

  1. Select Alternate Location from the Where to compare drop-down list box.
  2. Type a path in the text box.

    Or,

    Click Browse, select a folder in the list, then click OK. The folder appears in the text box.

 
  To start comparing your files: