Backup

[Ed]

I successfully backed up the files i wish to protect using Start>All
Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Backup>Wizard>Chose my own.... Is there a
way to "save" this configuration so I don't have tro go through the same
selection process every time I want to back up? I didn't see such an option.
Thanks.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I successfully backed up the files i wish to protect using Start>All
Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Backup>Wizard>Chose my own.... Is there
a
way to "save" this configuration so I don't have tro go through the same
selection process every time I want to back up? I didn't see such an
option.
Thanks.

You could do this:
1. Go through the same process again but defer the launch
of the backup process to a later date.
2. Control Panel / Task Scheduler.
3. Locate and open the backup job you created a moment ago.
4. Copy its command line and paste it into c:\Windows\MyBackup.bat.
5. Create a desktop shortcut that points to c:\Windows\MyBackup.bat.
6. Test this desktop shortcut.
7. Delete the backup job from the Task Scheduler. You no longer need it.

And, of course, perform a test recovery of some sample folder.
Without a successful test recovery your backup job is close to
useless.

 

[Ed]

Thanks! I'll try that!

You could do this:
1. Go through the same process again but defer the launch
of the backup process to a later date.
2. Control Panel / Task Scheduler.
3. Locate and open the backup job you created a moment ago.
4. Copy its command line and paste it into c:\Windows\MyBackup.bat.
5. Create a desktop shortcut that points to c:\Windows\MyBackup.bat.
6. Test this desktop shortcut.
7. Delete the backup job from the Task Scheduler. You no longer need it.

And, of course, perform a test recovery of some sample folder.
Without a successful test recovery your backup job is close to
useless.