Copyright: Copyright 1997 © Quarterdeck Corp., All rights reserved.
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About the Backup agent

Having current archives of your data can save you hours of time and frustration. To avoid the nightmares of data loss, take preventative measures and backup your data regularly. The Backup agent works with Microsoft Backup to automatically start the backup of your data as often as every day. Microsoft Backup comes with Windows and must be installed in order for the Backup agent to work.

How to:

Backup your system now

Schedule regular backups of your system

Set the changed files threshold alarm

Install Microsoft Backup

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How to backup your system now

You can force the Backup agent to backup your data at any time. Do the following to backup your system now:

1	Double-click [image] on the Windows task bar.

2	Click the Backup icon.

3	Click Backup Now.

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How to schedule regular backups of your system

The Backup agent is designed to automate the backup process using Microsoft Backup. The Backup agent can automatically start the backup of your data as often as every day, or once a week at a time that you specify. Do the following to schedule regular backups of your system:

1	Double-click [image] on the Windows task bar.

2	Click the Backup icon.

3	Choose how often and at what time to perform the automated backup from the Check Frequency group.

4	Click Apply for the new settings to take effect.

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How to set the changed files threshold alarm

Setting a backup alarm sets the Backup agent to monitor your files for changes. Upon reaching or exceeding a specified percentage of files that have changed, the Backup agent displays a notification on the flag icon's pop-up menu. Do the following to set the changed files threshold alarm:

1	Double-click [image] on the Windows task bar.

2	Click the Backup icon.

3	Use the up and down button to increase or decrease the Backup Alarm percentage.
This percentage directly correlates to the Files Changed percentage.

4	Click Apply for the new settings to take effect.

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How to install Microsoft Backup

To use the Backup agent, Microsoft Backup must be installed on your system. You will need 1.2 MB of free disk space to install Microsoft Backup. You will also need your original Windows Setup disks. Do the following to install Microsoft Backup:

1	Click here [image] to open the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel.

2	Select Disk Tools, then click Details.

3	Check the Backup check box.

4	Click OK, then click Apply to install Microsoft Backup.

NOTE	Once Microsoft Backup is installed, you must configure it before the QSM Backup Agent can automatically back-up your data. Click here [image] to open Microsoft Backup.

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Cannot find the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel!

For an unknown reason, the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel could not be opened. This may indicate a problem with your Windows operating system. Access the Add/Remove Programs Control Panel by clicking Start, point to settings, then click Control Panel.