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4.2. Backup

BitDefender comes with a Backup module that helps you make reserve copies of any valuable data on your system. You can backup your data on your computer, removable disks or a network location to make sure you can restore them when necessary. The restoration of your data is an easy process.

To enter the Backup module click the Backup tab under the four status buttons.

The following buttons are available:

  • Start Backup Wizard - starts an easy five-step procedure to back your data up.

  • Advanced Settings - this is where you can set up and execute backup operations in detail.

  • Start Restore Wizard - starts an easy four-step procedure to restore your data.

4.2.1. Start Backup Wizard

By clicking Start Backup Wizard a wizard will take you through the process of creating a backup task. At the end of this process you will be able to back your files up on the spot or schedule the product to back them up at a later moment.

Step 1/5 - Welcome Window

This is just a welcome page.

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Welcome Window


Click Next.

Step 2/5 - Choose what to Backup

Here you can select what data in your computer to back up.

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Choose what to backup


You can choose either Quick Backup (your music, videos, pictures, emails, applications settings, etc.) or Full Backup (all partitions).

Click Other files, to add other files from your Desktop to Quick Backup. Full Backup can also be easily customized by selecting what directories to backup from a certain partition.

Click Next.

Step 3/5 - Choose where to Backup

Here you can select the location of the backed-up data.

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Choose where to backup


The following options are available:

  • Backup data on my computer

  • Backup on my USB drive

  • Backup on a network location

  • Backup data on CD/DVD

If you decide to back your data up on your computer, your USB drive or on a network location, click Choose location and select where to save the data to.

Click Next.

Step 4/5 - Choose when to Backup

Here you can select when to back your data up.

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Choose when to backup


The following options are available:

  • Only backup the data this time

  • Backup the data on a schedule I specify

To back your files up on the spot click Only backup the data this time, to schedule the product to backup your files at a later moment, click Backup the data on a schedule I specify.

If you select Backup the data on a schedule I specify, you can specify how often the scheduled task runs: daily or weekly. You can also specify the start date and time.

Click Next.

Step 5/5 - Summary

Here you can review the backup job settings.

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Summary


You must type a task name into the corresponding field.

Click Start backup if you are satisfied with your settings.

Click Finish.

4.2.2. Start Restore Wizard

By clicking Start Backup Wizard a wizard will take you through the process of restoring your backed-up data.

Step 1/4 - Welcome Window

This is just a welcome page.

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Welcome Window


Click Next.

Step 2/4 - Choose where to Backup from

Here you can select a location where you want to restore files from.

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Choose where to backup from


The following options are available:

  • Restore data from my computer

  • Restore backup from a USB drive

  • Restore backup from a network location

  • Restore backup from CD/DVD

Click Choose location and select where to save the data from.

Click Next.

Step 3/4 - Choose the Restore Location and Files

Here you can choose which specific files to restore and where to restore them to.

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Choose the restore location and files


The following options are available:

  • Restore the backup to its original location

  • Restore the backup up to a different location

  • Restore all data from the selected backup location

  • Restore specific files

  • Overwrite existing files when restoring

If you want to restore data to another location or specific files only, select the location and data by clicking the corresponding button.

To avoid overwriting the existing file when restoring, uncheck the corresponding radio button.

Click Next.

Step 4/4 - Summary

Here you can review the restore job settings.

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Click Restore if you are satisfied with your settings.

Click Finish.

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