Comparing Files with the Compare Window

 
  To compare your files:

  1. Click the Compare tab in the Main Application window.

    The Compare window appears.

  2. Select the backup device containing the backup set you wish to compare in the Compare from drop-down list box.

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  3. Select the files you wish to compare. See Selection Panes for more information.

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  4. Select a location in the Where to Compare drop-down list box.

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  5. Click Start.
  6. The Media Required box appears. Follow the instructions on your screen, then click OK.

    The Compare Progress window appears.

Compare Progress Window

The Compare Progress window appears when you click OK, and provides information about your compare. It is divided into three sections.

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The top section lists the selected backup device and the name of your media. It also displays the current status of your compare job.

The center section displays a progress bar and the time elapsed.

The bottom section lists the name of the file currently being compared, and the estimated number and size of the files compared.

You can cancel the compare at any time by clicking the Cancel button.

When the compare is complete, the OK and Report button replace the Cancel button. Click Report for a summary of your compare or click OK to continue.