Backing Up Files with the Backup Window

 
  To back up your files using the Backup window:

  1. Select New from the Job menu.

    The Backup window appears.

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  2. Select What to back up. All selected files is the default setting. To change your backup type, click New and changed files.

    See Type Tab for more information.

  3. Select the files to back up. Click the check boxes next to the drives and files you want to back up.

    A checkmark indicates the drive, file, or folder is selected for backup. A red X indicates that the file's type is excluded.

    See Selection Panes for more information.

  4. Select Where to back up. To change your backup destination, make your selection in the drop-down list. See Where to Back Up.

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  5. Select How to back up. The default settings are Full Compression and Prompt. To change your backup options, click Options. The Backup Options dialog box lets you set each of your options. See Backup Options.

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  6. Click Schedule to run your job at a later time. See Scheduling a Backup Job.

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    Or,

    Click Start to run your backup job now. Your backup job is saved. See Backup Progress Window.

    Or,

    Select Save from the Job menu to save your job for future use. The name you give it will appear in the Backup Job list.