Adding a folder to the backup
There are a number of ways to add folders to The Elephant:
- Make sure you have opened the desired directory and press the 'Add' button. You will then be asked if you require to add sub folders.
- Making sure the correct directory is opened, right click in the 'Your Folders' view and select either of 'Include Folder' or 'Include Folder and Sub Folders'. For more information on sub folders in The Elephant click here
- Again make sure you have the correct folder opened, hold down the left mouse button until the mouse pointer turns into a folder, this can then be dragged into the backup profile. You will be asked if you want to include sub folders.
- Using Windows Explorer, folders can be dragged into the 'Backup Profile' view. Folders will automatically be set to not include sub folders if dragged in this way.
- In Windows, right click on a directory and select 'Add to Elephant Backup'. Folders will automatically be set to not include sub folders.
- Folders can be dragged and dropped onto the Elephant icon on the desktop. Folders will automatically be set to not include sub folders.