1300 854 292How to setup a backup (Standard Edition)
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- Open the CyberSecure software
- If this is the first time you've run the software, the
following screen should appear:
- By default, the "My Documents" folder is selected, for other specific locations, choose "Advanced"
- The Advanced screen can be used to select individual folders
for backup, even on network drives
- Once you've picked the folders you want included in your backup,
select the schedule for the backup.
Generally starting the backup as early as possible is a good idea as it ensures you are protected early and allows the backup enough time to complete overnight.
- Advanced users can set the encryption password to be different
to the login password.
IMPORTANT: the default encryption password is your current login password.
Once set, the encryption password cannot be changed without deleting and starting the backup over.
- Choose OK and you'll be at the main screen
- It's now a good idea to "Save settings" to the server - so the CyberSecure servers can store your configuration data.
- From here, you can run a manual backup, or simply wait until the schedule starts for the first backup to run.
- The main screen has a variety of functions, allowing you to change the backed up locations, backup settings and account settings.
Common questions and solutions
Where are the local settings/profile stored?
Platform Location Windows Vista & Windows 7 C:\Users\%user%\.acb Windows XP C:\Documents and Settings\%user%\.acb Mac OS /Users/%user%/.acb Erasing this folder will flush all local settings and effectively create a "fresh" install of CyberSecure. This can be used if there are problems with the local installation and you'd like to rebuild the settings from the CyberSecure servers without reinstalling the software.
What are some of the settings I can change?
Setting Description Enable continuous data protection Allows the constant backup of selected files/folders as they are changed Encrypting key The password used to encrypt your data - this MUST be remebered in order to recover your data. Mask encrypting key When unchecked allows you to view the encryption password. Temporary directory for storing backup files Temporary spooling directory used during backups. This location must have enough free space to hold at least 50% of the backup size and can be a common cause for failed backups if there is not enough free space. For best performance we recommend having your temporary location on a separate disk drive to your system drive.
Keep deleted files The recycle bin function allows you to retain deleted or changed files within a defined period up to 14 days User authentication for Windows If your network drives require authenticated users, enter the details of the connecting user here to backup these drives. Backup file permissions Allows the backup and recovery of file permission data, including user and group access Enable Volume Shadow Copy Enable the VSS feature in Windows XP & later to enable the backup of open and/or locked files. Please note that whilst this feature can take consistent backups of open files, for SQL or Exchange servers please use CyberSecure Advanced, which has native support for these applications. Enable system logout backup reminder Prompts you before logout to perform a backup Enable off-line backup Reminds you to perform a backup if you computer has been disconnected from an internet connection for an extended period of time.
