Creating Archived Backups

To work with archived backups, make sure that the archived backup tool is activated. Choose Window > Archive View or press Cmd-2.

If your project includes files that are protected by the operating system (you may be unaware about that), you will need to activate the Use administrator privileges check box in the project settings, and approve this with the admin's password in order to let the program access those files.

Step 1: Create a new backup project

Click the Plus button at the bottom of the project list. Then type in the project name.

Step 2: Set up the backup

As soon as you add a new project, the program will open the project settings. You can set up the project right away, or do this later. Note that you must select the backup destination drive and folder before running the project.

Step 3: Add files and folders to the project

To add a file or folder to the project, use any of these ways:

Drag and drop a file or folder to the list on the main window.
Click the File+ button and select a file or folder. You can select multiple items at the same time.
Choose Process > Add File… in the main menu and select a file or folder. You can select multiple items at the same time.

By clicking the Apps Data+, you can choose a preset. Each of them adds user's data related to one of the listed apps.

To delete an item from the list, select it and click the File- button below the list.

Step 4: Create a backup archive

To create a backup archive, click the Start button.

If you have activated scheduled creation of backups, the process will start automatically at the stated time.

If the When source and destination are mounted option is activated in the Properties dialog, the program can also start the process automatically when you connect a USB disk to the computer.