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1. and Music folders with the frequency set to a random off peak hour IBackup for Windows To safeguard your critical data automatically the following folders are backed up by default with the scheduled time set to a random off peak hour Y Documents Y Desktop w Pictures Y Videos Y Music o H en avi You can edit the Default Backupset and its schedule using the buttons below Edit my Backup set It takes you to the main screen of the IBackup for Windows application from where you can update the Default Backupset and schedule its backup Edit Schedule Parameter lt opens the Scheduler screen from where you can modify the scheduled backup options like day time frequency and notification options Click the Close button to exit the screen Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved IBackup S User Manual The IBackup for Windows main screen is displayed with three panes as shown below iBackup for Windows Se eae mr File Backup Restore Log Tools Help e o o r He g Backup Restore Mirror Wizards Scheduler Scheduler Path So Q E C vota uses 788 29 MB Out of 50 00 GB SCEN IXBO a 225 55 Version size Modfec RI Desktop 03c 2011 07 MI Muse DOS veers 2011 05 MI Ptures DS matthew 2011 07 MI Videos e DI Desktop 2011 07 Y Documents EI Documents 201102 DI Favorites e OG Mus 2010 10 DS Windows Mal OI Petes 2012. folders from your IBackup account Backup Now Lets you perform an immediate backup of your files and folders Schedule Lets you schedule the backup of your files and folders for a future date and time Restore Lets you restore files and folders from your IBackup account to your computer Trash Lets you restore move files and folders from Trash to the local computer or original location in your IBackup account Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 18 User Manual Working with IBackup for Windows Backup Files and Folders You can take an immediate backup of files and folders in two ways Using the Backup Now button 1 On the main application window select a file folder under My Files 2 Click the Backup Now button Using the drag n drop option 1 On the main application window select a file folder under My Files 2 Drag n drop the file to the desired destination under My IBackup Schedule Backup Restore You can schedule the backup and restore of your data in the following ways From the Tool Bar Go to Backup or Restore Scheduler on the application Tool Bar Using Schedule Backup Button Click the Schedule Backup button on the main application screen Setting different options You can set day time and notification options for backup using the Scheduler wizard as shown below Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 19 User Manual Schedule backup S
3. Encryption key Note Files folders sharing is allowed only for default encryption key account WARNING Backup for Windows does not store your private encryption key on its servers It is recommended that you archive it safely Without your private encryption key you will NOT be able to retrieve your data We will not be able to provide the private encryption key information You can either opt for a default encryption key or enter a private encryption key Once you have assigned an encryption key to your IBackup account it cannot be changed However you can create a new account and start using it with an encryption key of your choice The default encryption key is set by default Note IBackup does not store your key anywhere on its servers Without this encryption key you will not be able to retrieve your data Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 7 User Manual Settings Using the Settings option in the Login window you can configure the proxy settings and proxy user authentication Proxy Settings Iw Enable CERN Proxy Proxy Address 120 11 07 180 ProxyPot 45 SSL setas Iw Enable Proxy authentication Proxy Username mjohn Proxy Password SS Dial up Settings Enable Dial up Connection Choose Connection y r Proxy settings Select the Enable CERN Proxy from the check box to set the proxy settings of the computer In the Proxy Address field enter the IP Address
4. RA Bectup Restore Backup set Mem Wizards Scheaser Scheuer Manager Pan Syne ALE CH Get uses 87213 us Out ot 50 00 68 Ha SEO a Narra Sere Modified Date Name Yom me Modf ed Date DR My Files 13 MATTHEW 2011 07 21 HE Deag Qc 2011 07 26 BQ Ques 2011 05 20 MI Peores Ea Matthew 2011 06 25 MI eos MA deto 2011 07 06 3 ZI Documents ER seg 3 74005 2011 07 25 e OE Frores e OG Na 2011 05 06 e OI Windows Mal e DD Pares 2011 07 26 e DA My Computer DJ vdeos 2011 05 06 DI Matthew 20107 14 E Costco 20117722 7 4 WW D 7 Defauit Badupset Type Soe H Dc AUsers Matthew Desktop Folder P CAUsers Matthew Documents Folder E CAUsers Matthew Music Folder s Matthew Pictures Folder J CAUsers Matthew Videos Folder 5 6 2011 7 22 17 PM e Neat scheduled transfer ime Now Schedule Restore lt A l Rech on theres for more information Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 25 Backup User Manual To check the Version History of any file follow these steps 1 Right click on the desired file and select Version History r IBackup for Windows mmm File GackupResiore Log Tools Heb Eu e 0 BB e E kd e Backup Restore Backup set Mirror EE Schec er Sctedder Par Syne ALE C Geet uses 87213 us Out ot 50 00 08 Sa X08 Q Name Sze Modihed Date name Veson pr Modified Date DR My Fies HS MATHEW 2011 07 21 a e BI Desktop ac 2011 07
5. bar rc IBackup for Windows mmm Fie Backup Restore Log Toots Help Q D I CH ovata usea 0 00 8 ost of 50 00 68 Name Sire Modified Date Modified Date OB Mo fies MI Desktop MI MATTHEW 2011 07 21 U HI Mac MI desktop 2011 07 22 H MI Petures D BI Documents 2011 07 22 e e HI videos MI Peores 2011 07 22 1 Alternately right click on the files folders you wish to share and from the menu displayed click on the Share File Folder option Copyright O ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 27 User Manual Backup IBackup for Windows HTTP Fie Backup Restore Log Toots Heb G G ba Ki ic Q E C ovata uses 0 00 8 Ow ot 0 00 GB Sam XIDO BN A Name Sre Modfed Date Nome Veson sze Modfed Date OE Mr Ales K eno HI Desktop E MATTHEW 2011 07 21 1 MI Na NG wto Get folder size au MI Peres FD wares Version Hist 2 pa Videos QI roa gt 22 1 QD Documents DS Favorites Share file folder DJ Windows Mal Create directory DE My Computer Pac Search uo View Trash Ome Refresh This takes you to the Share Files and Folders window from where you can set the share parameters and enter the email address of the recipient s Share Files and Folders Share Options T Write Enabled T Upload New File Number of Downloads 40 DI Number of Days 15 DI Password Optional re Mail Details To frank myworld com Cc sandy
6. folder are listed To restore the previous version of a file from trash Right click on the desired file in Trash and select the View Version option Select the required version and click on Restore Click Delete Forever to delete the files permanently from Trash if it is no longer required To clear all the files in Trash click Empty Trash Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 30 User Manual Set Preferences The Preferences option allows you to change the default settings of IBackup for Windows To access the Preferences option go to Tools menu s Preferences It has three tabs e General e Exclude files folders General tab Options Preferences Iw Enable Minor pah I Automatic Sync 7 Settings o 4 stomabcaly synced ol Mes to be nudered for aul al yry CG Notify me on the desktop when the scheduled fx with reference to total backed up data job i complete T Enable Cut off time for scheduled jobs Open file Backup Available with Windows 7 Vista XP 2003 and 2008 Temporary folder for Open file Backup D Automatic power off alter the completion of the scheduled jobs C IBackup for Windows Browse FT Connect automatically on reboot logon Bandwidth Throttle Iv Switch to non SSL SSL connection fails I AutoPause E When system is not in use 100 7 Alert me i the scheduled backup fais for 7 When system is in use Ki Right click on items for more informatio
7. gt e IBackup S User Manual Schedule online backups for Windows desktops laptops and servers Features fast drag n drop encryption versioning mirroring syncing and incremental options rc IBackup for Windows ees Fie Badup Restore Log kos Heb e 0 o BB e amp Restore EEN Cactus Deche set pans Le DO Quote Used 57 12 GB Out 0150 00 08 Bm LSA a hare Sue HI Genee woo ope tea AO Mec D e e Agta a a Pan a Baa emam me me aag en MI mames 2 ton dans e Dress yo Dao ko sa mwaaa pita TITI Windows Mad IBackup my kana s IG My Computer meme A maamo aac Detni Badap et SUC uses Anh Gegner el C ners Am Documents le Faber time OAH Sst Last modified on 02 07 12 User Manual IBackup for Windows User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS ue e NEE 4 Eegen eege 5 System Requirements cccceeccescee naaa an mEN KN NKKK NAAN ANANAA ANAL AA a 6 Install IBackup for Windows coonmcccnnnnnnccnnnccnccr rc 6 Ree UL IN EE 6 AA AA A ARA NAHIRAPAN 8 A A aaae aaan aada 9 Men Barcia 11 AA T dieatdaang ecabeal linked ten vies eenste aces 11 B ck p REStOrS iosi iee shee aaide eia a Ai deet 12 LOG EE 12 Revo AA 13 ele AA AA MIA NAG AA NAA 13 TO A aa 14 UI e turca lis aba alla tot 14 Backup Scheduler coi REENEN EE 14 Restore Scheduler ooo ss 14 Backup Set Mamaggri aa dera dada NA nA naan 15 File Patama CO Oo o Aa 15 SING ipan
8. is enabled on connecting to the application How to Disconnect File Menu gt Disconnect gt A message Do you want to disconnect with Yes and No options is displayed gt Click Yes to disconnect Log off Exit Closes the IBackup for Windows application without logging you off Note A scheduled backup restore operation will continue even after exiting the IBackup for Windows application Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 11 User Manual Backup Restore The Backup Restore menu has the following options Restore Restores data from your IBackup account to the desired location on your computer System State data Backup system components like Boot files COM CLASS registration database and so on and view the backup details of the system state components and their status The sub menu options are System State Backup Lets you Backup system components to your IBackup account Session log View the backup transaction details of System State components and their status Log The Log menu has the following options Session log View the detailed logs of the entire interactive and scheduled backup restore sessions Interactive log View the logs of the interactive backup and restore operations It has two sub menu options View View the detailed logs of the interactive backup and restore operations Clear Delete the log details of the interactive backup and restore operations Sched
9. of the computer or the system name where the proxy server has been installed In the Proxy Port field enter the port number For the Local Area Network if a connection has been made through a proxy in your Internet Explorer browser then on clicking the Ger IE Settings button the proxy information the IP and the port number is set to default in the Settings dialog for CERN proxy settings Enable Proxy authentication grants access to the Internet after valid authentication The authentication information Username and Password provided in the proxy server must be same as those provided in the Proxy Username and Proxy Password fields Dial up setting This allows access to the server via the Internet using a dial up connection manual or automatic To enable dial up settings select the Enable Dial up Connection option from the check box In the Choose Connection field enter the connection The Connect Automatically check box is selected by default on selecting the Enable Dial Up Connection option This automatically connects you to the Internet without any proxy server Click Save Settings to save the information entered in the screen and Close to exit the screen Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 8 User Manual Main Screen On a first time login to an IBackup for Windows account by default the application backs up the Documents Desktop Pictures Videos
10. the IBackup for Windows tray icon and un checking the option Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 40 User Manual Using the Tray Icon On installing IBackup for Windows application the IBackup for Windows Monitor tray icon is displayed on the system tray of your computer On right clicking the IBackup for Windows Monitor tray icon a shortcut menu appears as shown below Open Status Indicator Launch IBackup For Windows Backup Now Update Password Manage all the Scheduled Jobs Disable all the Scheduled jobs Stop running scheduled job v Web Management Send Error Report View log About IBackup For Windows D Shutdown Indicator Open Status Indicator Selecting the Open Status Indicator option opens the IBackup for Windows Monitor as shown below Backup bd 4 Status Details View Log Refresh Stop Transfer Running kd Click the Details tab to view the Session logs for the recent scheduled jobs The transfer progress will reflect here once the scheduled job commences The IBackup for Windows Monitor displays the status of the service Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 41 User Manual e Stopped Red color indicator e Unknown Yellow color indicator e Running Green color indicator it indicates that the service is running IBackup for Windows Monitor Options View Log View log entries of all the recent sessions In th
11. 1 07 e JE My Computer e DI Videos 2010 10 4 m 4 m LU Default BadupSet rr Modified Date and Time LS GI c Users Matthew Desktop 7 22 2011 2 51 56 PM CJ c Users Matthew Music Gong 2 18 2011 11 45 27 AM o C Users Matthew Pictures Folder 10 27 2010 9 58 43 AM CJ C Users Matthew Documents Folder 3 4 2011 12 51 51 PM 4 m Next scheduled transfer time 4 Backup Now G3 Schedule Backup P Restore Right click on ems for more information e The left pane My Files shows files folders drives present on your computer e The right pane My IBackup shows files folders drives backed up to your IBackup account e The lower pane Default Backup set shows files and folders selected for backup The main window can be categorized into e Menu Bar e Tool Bar e Other Options consists of various buttons present on the main window Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 10 User Manual Menu Bar It has the following options e File e Backup Restore e Log e Tools e Help File The File menu has the following options Connect Logs you into the IBackup for Windows application This option is enabled on disconnecting from the application How to Connect File Menu gt Connect gt The Login window is displayed gt Enter your Username Email address and Password gt Click the Connect button Disconnect Disconnects you from your IBackup account This option
12. 25 AG Mu M3 ves 2011 05 20 MI Pases Ma Matthew 2011 06 25 MI deos HO bao 2011 07 26 E D EI Documents _ naat a 3 mS 2110725 e I Favertes e 03 Mas Pat folder cave OI Widows Mal e EI Pa Ce P e DA MY Computes e OG vos Version History DI Matth ME eto Rename 3 dE Share file folder Defa Badupset Type Modified ay Sc Users Matthew Desktop Folder 7 26 2011 E CI CAUsers Matthew Documents Folder 1 y CI CAUsers Matthew Music Folder S 6 2018 cn a C Users Matthew Pictures Folder If 2011 View Trast CaUsersiMatthowVideost Folder s 6 2011 Refresh Neat scheduled transfer ime z Backup Now Schedule Bac Restore 2 EZ Pg on ems for more vergiesen The File Version screen is displayed with the list of file versions modified date and the file size Select the version to restore the desired file and click Restore Select a drive folder in your local computer to restore Click on the Restore button to restore the selected version of a file PON Copyright O ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 26 User Manual Share The Share file folder feature in IBackup for Windows allows you to share data with your associates in the following ways for collaborative access Note Sharing option is available only for IBackup accounts with default encryption Private encryption key holders will not be able to share files folders Select files folders and click the Share icon on the tool
13. Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 38 gt a IBackup S User Manual Web Based Backup set Schedule Management You can manage your Default Backup set schedule backup jobs and view detailed logs from the IBackup web interface using any web browser Manage Default Backup set contents online Login to your IBackup account via any web browser and click the Remote Manage icon This opens the Backup Manager screen from where you can perform the following functions Add data to Default Backup set Steps 1 Select the files folders to be backed up using the check boxes 2 Click the Update Default Backup sei to update your Backup set Schedule a Backup Steps 1 Click the Schedule Manager button Select the backup day s time and notification type among other options 2 Click Update Scheduler to update the scheduled backup details e E e gt https www2 ibackup com qmanager jsp backup_managerjsp mac ADMIN SIKWI D A B X S Online Backup Online Sto in Ue 19 File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Schedule Backup Parameters 9 Set the day s of the week time and email notification for the schedule backup jobs 5 i A H F E Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Daily Schedule Notify me on the desktop when the scheduled job is SS complete E Start the job immediately Cut off Time sl S E Hourly schedule hr a e Monthly schedule of every month
14. E Start the missed scheduled backup when the computer is turned on schedule Time hi 3 Email Notification E ial S 0 Notify always Notify on failure Example Joseph gmail com thomas hotmail com Update Scheduler 100 Logs You can also view the following logs Session Log Lists the log files created for each of your backup and restore sessions Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 39 User Manual Steps to view the Session logs 1 Click the View Session Log button The list of session logs is displayed 2 Click the specific Session log that you want to view A File download dialog box is displayed 3 Click Open to view the log Save to save the log file on your computer or Cancel to cancel it Schedule Log This option allows you to view the schedule log history of your backup and restore functions performed using the IBackup for Windows desktop application Steps to view the Schedule logs 1 Click the View Schedule Log button A File download dialog box is displayed 2 Click Open to view the log Save to save the log on your computer or Cancel to cancel it Delete data from the Default Backup set 1 In the Contents of Default Backup set section deselect the files folders that you wish to remove from your Backup Set using the check boxes provided 2 Click the Update Default Backup set to update your Backup set Note You can disable the Web Management option by right clicking on
15. Select any of the oplions to create a folder in yow account CG Create a folder with the machine name 08 SCH L My Backup C Select from the existing machine s Est AE CAA Text ge TT gt tee A Text 0 PC2 LE rez C Entes a name of your choice LB canten be A JA Text Select any of the options to create a folder in your account 1 Create a folder with the machine name This option enables you to backup your data to a folder that retains the same name as that of your computer 2 Select from the existing machine s list This option enables you to select any existing machine name from the list 3 Enter a name of your choice This option enables you to enter any folder name of your choice You can change the name of the folder for the Multiple Computer backup on the Preferences screen with the help of the Multiple PC backup settings option Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 17 User Manual Other Options Search Lets you locate files folders available in your local computer and IBackup account Save Lets you save files folders as a Backup Set on your computer Refresh Lets you refresh the contents of the files on your computer IBackup account with the latest changes Recalculate Lets you know the amount of space used in your IBackup account Delete Lets you delete files and folders from your IBackup account deleted files are moved to Trash Share Lets you share files
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17. ased on full path name M1 C Users Matthew AppOata Local Temp Y C YBadup for Windows Temporary Internet Files System Cookies Y Common Favorites gt m 4 m b Exclude files folders based on full partial name Y Right click the appropriate list box to insert or delete a file folder You can exclude files folders in the following ways Exclude files folders based on full path name Right click anywhere on the Folders with full path names File with full path names list box and click the Insert option from the sub menu Browse to select a folder file under My Files and click the OK button The selected folder file is visible in the list box and will be excluded from backup Copyright O ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 33 User Manual Exclude files folders based on full partial name Right click anywhere on the Folders with partial names Files with partial names list box and click the Insert option from the sub menu In the dialog box that is displayed enter the full or partial name of the folder file that you want to exclude from backup and click the OK button The folder s file s with the exclude criteria are visible in the list box and will be excluded from backup Note To backup an item which is on the exclude list right click the corresponding list box and click Delete from the sub menu Folder and files excluded by default by the appli
18. cation cannot be removed from the list From the main window 1 Onthe main window of IBackup for Windows application select a file folder under My Files 2 Right click on the folder you wish to exclude and click on Exclude this folder from backup PN IBackup for Windows mmm Fie Backup Restore Log Tools Heb e020 87 sn J Lol A AL E 0 oun uses 1 011 07 NG Out of 50 00 G8 Tm IROG a Name Sue Modified Date Name size Modified Date OE Videos a OR My toda a 5 3 Documents DS matrnew 2011 07 21 D E Tak Received 2 18 2011 12 54 19 PM eyc 2011 07 21 DOI Googe os My Music 10 26 2010 2 59 21 PM y Users 2011 05 2X Om oa D kim My Pictures MAMIN Tsg 31 pM l O 3 matthew 2011 07 14 1 e Om My Videos Get folder size OS desktop 2011 07 21 OL sx7inodt Rename OE Documents 2011 02 18 OL Defout rcp Remove this folder from exclusion OE Mac 2010 10 27 OL desktop ini OG Pets 2011 07 21 en e ana ahaha s i Remove this file from exclusior A A v gt m Creste directory Default BackupSet ama Modified Date and Time Sre CIC WsersYmatthewDoaments My Pictures at 10 26 2010 2 59 21 PM Refresh Next scheduled transfer time Backup Now Schedule Backup Restore No Scheduled Backup Li mac None G o e AA Fight chck on items for more informa on 3 View the excluded files folders from the Default BackupSet pane Right click on the file folder and clic
19. chedule Backup window set the day s and time of backup 4 Click Close to complete the process Schedule a restore job 1 Click the Schedule New Job button on the Restore Scheduler window 2 In the Create Restore set window that is displayed select the Restore ItemSet from Restore Set list or modify its contents by selecting files and folders from the check boxes under My IBackup Note Select the destination folder on your local computer 3 In the Schedule Restore window set the day and time of restore Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 23 User Manual Backup Open Files Backup open files like Outlook files pst QuickBooks Quicken ACT MS Money MS Word MS Excel MS Access MS FoxPro and so on without closing it Steps 1 From the application Tool Bar go to Preferences and click the General Tab Select the check box for Open file Backup This option is only available with Windows 2003 Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 2008 and Windows 7 3 Set the Temporary Folder for Open File Backup Note You cannot set a temporary folder from a remote location 4 Click the Close button 5 Select the folders containing the open files on your local computer 6 Select the folder in your IBackup account and schedule the backup or take an immediate backup Note Do not use this feature for backing up MS Exchange Server and MS SQL Server related files A separate featu
20. d in the section Exclude folders with partial name During schedule backup the IBackup for Windows application will search for the folder containing a total of five characters with four previous characters matching JAME and excludes this folder from being backed up Represents one or more character s Use asterisk if you want to include all the folders Example To exclude all the folders just enter and click OK The folder will be added to the Exclude folders with partial name section During schedule backup the IBackup for Windows application considers all the folders present in My Computer and excludes them from being backed up To exclude a folder named JAMES you can enter J Here the replaces or represents the remaining characters of the folder JAMES The folder J will be added to the Exclude folders with partial name section During scheduled backup the IBackup for Windows application will search for the folders starting with letter J and exclude them from being backed up Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 36 User Manual Adjust Internet Bandwidth Usage The Bandwidth Throttle option allows you to set the percentage of Internet bandwidth used by IBackup for Windows application This is helpful if you are using multiple Internet based applications as it divides the bandwidth between the applications Steps to set the In
21. e account e Bandwidth Throttle that helps regulate the Internet bandwidth usage for the IBackup for Windows application e Backup and restore the data using mirror and relative path options e Share files folders from your IBackup account with your associates e Backup data to a single IBackup account from multiple computers e Easy to use wizards for interactive backups restores and scheduling e Receive email and desktop notifications after each scheduled backup e Backup open files Outlook files PST QuickBooks Quicken ACT MS Money MS Word MS Excel and so on e Receive desktop alerts in case of a backup failure e Automatic power off after every scheduled backup e Backup critical system related components using System State backup e Supports international character sets of most major languages including French Spanish German Chinese Japanese Hebrew and Italian Note Refer htip www ibackup com old version htm for the details related to architectural feature set changes to the IBackup application accounts created prior to 10th August 2011 Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 5 User Manual System Requirements e Microsoft Windows 7 Windows Server 2008 Windows Vista Windows Server 2003 Windows 2003 Web Edition Windows XP Home Professional Windows SBS 2011 e Internet Explorer 5 0 and higher e 64 MB RAM 30 MB Free Hard Disk space for installed program 20 MB or more recommended for l
22. e been enabled on the Login screen Compresses data during transmission In IBackup for Windows data is compressed during transmission This increases the speed of file transfer and reduces the load on the network This option is enabled by default Alert me if the scheduled backup fails On selecting this option you will receive desktop alerts in case your backup fails Automatic Sync Select this option to automatically sync folders between your PC and IBackup account with a minimum lag of 10 days and a maximum of 30 days applicable only for scheduled backups Thus if data is deleted from your desktop that has already been backed up previously the corresponding data in your account would be deleted after the number of days set by you This helps keep your account size at optimal levels You can set the percentage of files minimum of 5 and a maximum of 25 to be considered for Automatic Sync with reference to the total backed up data in your account You will receive email intimation once the automatic sync operation is completed if you have opted to receive email notification for your scheduled backup job Note Automatic Sync may result in automatic deletion of data from your IBackup account use set this option carefully The percentage mention refers to files considered for deletion in your account as a percentage of total number of files The purpose of this percentage based control is to avoid large deletion of files in y
23. e log pane of the IBackup for Windows Monitor log details of the last 20 sessions are displayed Refresh Update the service status and the log entries Stop Transfer Stop the scheduled backup task in progress Stopping the transfer updates the scheduler entry The transfer will not be attempted till the next transfer time Details View the details of recent logs generated by the application Close Close the IBackup for Windows Monitor dialog Help Access the IBackup Help Guide Launch IBackup for Windows Opens the IBackup for Windows application Backup Now Take an immediate backup of the selected Backup set without logging into the application Update Password Update your password for the scheduled backup restore job without logging into the application Manage all the Scheduled jobs Manage the scheduled backup restore jobs and view the scheduled backup restore jobs of other users You can also delete the scheduled backup restore jobs of the expired IBackup accounts Enable Disable all the scheduled jobs Enable or disable all the scheduled backup and restore jobs Web Management Manage your default Backup set and its schedule from the web Send Error Report Contact IBackup support team for queries suggestions or feedback View Log View the recent session logs Shutdown Indicator Closes the IBackup for Windows Monitor tray icon Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 42 User Manual T
24. echnical Support Pro Softnet Corporation IBackup Division 26115 Mureau Road Suite A Calabasas CA 91302 Telephone 1 800 949 3555 ext 3 within USA 1 818 251 4200 ext 3 outside USA Monday Friday 6 00 AM to 6 00 PM PST Fax 1 818 878 9208 Email address support ibackup com For more information visit http Awww ibackup com Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 43
25. estore should stop e Start the missed scheduled backup when the computer is turned on Select this option to resume a missed scheduled backup job due to your computer being turned off e Email notification Select this option to receive email notifications on the status of the scheduled backup restore job Enter the email address on which you want to receive the notifications Notify always Select this option to receive alerts on completion on the backup job s Notify on failure Select this option to receive an alert in case of a failed backup Backup Restore scheduled jobs list Lists the scheduled backup and restore job s and its details Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 20 User Manual Restore Files and Folders You can perform an interactive and scheduled restore of files and folders in the following ways Using the Restore sub menu option Steps 1 From the Backup Restore menu item or Wizards Tool Bar button select the Restore option 2 From the What to Restore wizard that is displayed select the files folders under My IBackup and click the Next button 3 In the Where to Restore wizard that is displayed select the destination to which you want to restore your data to it and click the Restore button Using the Restore button Steps 1 Select the files folders present on the My IBackup pane 2 Click the Restore button on the main screen 3 In the Where to Restore wi
26. et the day s of the week time and email notification for the schedule backup restore jobs Backup set name Default BackupSet W Daily Schedule Notify me on the desktop when the scheduled job is complete T Start the job immediately I Cut off Time 4 44 41 PM Y Start the missed scheduled backup when the computer is turned on 7 Hourly Schedule T Monthly Schedule 21 of every month IV Email Notification Notify aways C Notify on failure matthew myworld com Schedule Time 4 44 41 PM KS Example joseph gmail com thomas hotmail com Backup Restore scheduled jobs list 7 22 2011 4 44 My IBackup Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesc In Progress 4 it La e Daily schedule On selecting this option all the days of the week are selected for backup restore You can deselect the day on which you do not want backup restore to occur Start the job immediately Select this option to schedule backup restore job with the frequency Immediate Hourly schedule Select this option to backup restore your data on an hourly basis Monthly schedule Select this option and set the day of the month for your scheduled backup restore job Schedule Time Set the time for your data backup or restore jobs Notify me on the desktop when the scheduled job is complete Receive notifications on the desktop regarding the status of scheduled backup restore job Cut Off time Set the time at which your scheduled backup r
27. ht ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 15 IBackup S User Manual Mirror path Upon enabling of this option you can maintain the entire folder structure hierarchy of the file as it exists on your local computer this folder hierarchy is maintained even after the respective file has been backed up to your IBackup account me La tng Users La Users L Music 7 Music Pictures Pictures A Enable H Close gt Relative Path It replicates the last folder hierarchy where the file exists while backing it up to your Backup account Relative path This option will not replicate the folder hierarchy of the file as it exists on your local computer but instead would just transfer the file to a corresponding selected folder on your Backup account O PC Va My IBackup ic Music i Pictures Users L Music W Pictures Enable e Sync Lets you synchronize the data backed up to your IBackup account with that on your local computer Multiple PC Backup By default IBackup for Windows creates a separate folder in your account that retains the same name as that of your computer to backup data from multiple computers to a single IBackup account This prevents data overlap during multiple computer backup Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 16 User Manual Multiple PC Backup Deka from mulliple computers can be backed up to a single IBackup account
28. k on View Exclusions Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 34 Be IBackup S User Manual IBackup for Windows File Backup Restore Log Tools Heb 0 Q 2 S rg ES Restore Backup set Syne ALE 2 ouota uses 240 50 KB out of 0 00 GB RI e XLO BAA AQ Name Size Modfed Date Name Version size Modified Da OA My Fies a DE Mr Bahay OS Desktop OD MATTHEW 2011 07 20 e OG Mus z OO mapstip ipo 1 55 48KB 2011 07 20 OU Preures e OU Videos HE Documents J Googe Talk Received 2 18 2011 12 54 19 PM My Music 10 26 2010 2 59 21 PM E My Pxtures 10 26 2010 2 59 21 PM anar nn rm ms H D La Laman LI MALL DEEN 5 C Users matthew Documents My Pictures Get folder Size Delete selected Item s Delete all tems View Exclusions Next scheduled transfer time AT Backup Now 5 Schedule Backup JE Restore Right click on items for more informa on 4 The Excluded files folders list window is displayed Right click to remove files folders from exclusion Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 35 User Manual 8 24 2010 3 35 49 PM Right click to remove item s from exclusion What do wildcard characters represent 2 Represents only one character Example To exclude a folder named JAMES enter JAME Here the replaces or represents a single character The folder JAME will be adde
29. kup account after 10 August 2011 e Remember Username Email address and Password Saves the Username and Password This option is selected by default and can be changed Connect Login to the IBackup for Windows application Close button Cancel the login operation and close the Login window Settings button Specify the proxy server settings and provide authentication New user sign up Sign up for an account on the IBackup website Forgot password Retrieve your password which is mailed to your email address provided during registration Firewall guidance Obtain information on the port number IP address and executable files that require firewall access Logging out from IBackup for Windows To logout go to the File menu and select the Disconnect option To exit the application go to the File menu and select the Exit option Note Closing the IBackup for Windows will not log you out from IBackup for Windows application Encryption on Storage Your data is stored in world class data centers using 256 bit AES encryption You can opt for a private encryption key that is not stored anywhere on IBackup servers to maximize data security on storage The following screen is displayed on login Encryption Key C Default encryption key IBackup for Windows will set an encryption key to encrypt all your data re Private encryption key Enter your private encryption key to encrypt all your data Encryption key Confirm
30. l Rights Reserved 37 User Manual Send Error Report The Send Error Report feature lets you send a query to the IBackup Technical Support team in case you encounter any technical or functional problem while working with IBackup for Windows Report Feedback Send your feedback to IBackup technical support team Backup Username mjohn Email address mjohn gmal Com Contact No 1 998 235 1234 To IBackup support Trouble Ticket No 25166897 if created already 25165671 Subject IBackup For Windows Ticket 251 Message 1 Login to your IBackup for Windows application In the main window of IBackup for Windows application from the Help menu select the Send Error Report option 3 In the Report Feedback window that is displayed enter your IBackup Username Email ID Contact number and so on In the Message box explain your problem in detail Click the Send button to send your feedback or query to the IBackup Technical Support team You will receive an email from the IBackup support team containing the Ticket Number for your query You can use this as a referral in case you face the same problem again or find that it has not been resolved For this purpose in the Reports Feedback window a text box for Trouble Ticket No is provided Here enter the Ticket Number sent to you from the support team 7 You can do the same from IBackup for Windows Monitor tray icon present on the tray bar oor
31. ler Use the backup or restore scheduler to edit create delete a backup or restore job and schedule terminate refresh a scheduled job In the main window go to the Tool Bar and click the Backup Scheduler button The following screen is displayed Backup Scheduler window options Edit Edit the selected backup job New Schedule a new backup job for the selected Backup set Delete Delete the selected backup job Immediate Select a scheduled backup job and set it up for an immediate backup Stop Stop the backup job that is In Progress Refresh Refresh the scheduled job s list with the latest changes Note You cannot edit or delete the backup job with the status In Progress Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 22 User Manual Schedule Backup O DG X ft 9 YA Edit New Delete immediate Stop Refresh 04 Mar 2009 1 My IBackup Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesd A Any changes to the BackupRestore set will affect the backupirestore operation zb The scheduled job with status n Progress can not be deleted Schedule a backup job 1 Click the Schedule New Job button on the Backup Scheduler window 2 In Create Backup set window that is displayed select an existing Backup set from Backup set list or create a new Backup set by selecting files and folders Note Select the destination folder if your data has been backed up in the Relative Path 3 Inthe S
32. myworld com Location Shows the location of shared file folder in your account Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 13 Select the desired share parameters and enter the email address of the recipient s Location lt My IBackup matthew Image Gallery View 28 User Manual Write Enabled Permits your associate to modify and upload the shared file folder to your account Upload new file Allows your associate to upload a new file to your account Image Gallery View Allows your associate to view all the pictures as thumbnails Number of Downloads The number of downloads permitted for your shared file folder before the link expires Number of days The duration for which the shared link would be active Password Safeguard the shared file folder by providing a password and sharing the same with your associates Mail Details Enter the email addresses of the recipient with whom you wish to share the files folders Share Click Share to email the share link to your associates Trash Trash feature helps you recover files that are deleted by accident from your IBackup account This is an added protection for your critical data that may be lost due to unintentional events By default files deleted using delete command will be moved to Trash The files in Trash will automatically get deleted after a 30 day this may change without notice period Note While deleting a particular file all its previ
33. n Grose Enable Mirror Path Select this option to maintain the folder hierarchy on your local computer in your IBackup account Note The Mirror Path or Relative Path can be set directly from the application Tool Bar Multiple PC Backup On selecting this option you can backup data from multiple computers to a single IBackup account You can change the name of the folder for the Multiple Computer backup with the help of the Mutiple PC backup settings option in the preferences screen Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 31 User Manual Notify me on the Desktop when the scheduled job is complete Select this option to receive desktop alerts on completion of the scheduled jobs Enable Cut Off time for scheduled jobs Select this option and set a time at which you want your scheduled backups to come to a halt The backup is resumed at the next scheduled time from the point it was stopped This ensures that the scheduled backups are not executed when the normal computer operations are going on Automatic power off after the completion of the scheduled jobs Select this option to shut down the system automatically on completion of the scheduled backup and restore jobs Connect automatically on reboot logon Select this option to automatically connect to your IBackup account on logging into your computer This is applicable only if the Remember Username Email address and Password options hav
34. ocal caching Install IBackup for Windows Download and Install IBackup Download the application at http Avww ibackup com ibackup for windows Next double click the IBackup for Windows executable file The Install IBackup for Windows screen is displayed Click Next to proceed In the License Agreement screen click I Agree In the Where to Install screen Browse to select a folder to install the application and click the Next button 218 ONS Logging in After installation you can login to the IBackup for Windows application in two ways gt Double click the IBackup for Windows icon on your Desktop gt Start gt Programs gt IBackup for Windows gt IBackup for Windows gt the Login window is displayed Login window options The Login window contains the following options IBackup for Windows Username or Email address mathew Password Y SSL Encryption jv Remember Username Email address and Password Gi Forgot password EH Firewall guidance e Username or Email address Enter the Username or Email address provided while registering your IBackup account Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 6 User Manual e SSL Encryption Provides secure transmission of data using the 128 bit Secured Socket Layer encryption technology Note Data is secured using 256 bit AES encryption during transfer and storage for users who have registered for an IBac
35. ore Data is secured using 256 bit AES encryption on storage and transfer with a user defined key that is not stored anywhere on IBackup servers The graphical user interface makes it easy to navigate through the application Key features include versioning bandwidth throttle data compression and incremental backups that ensure fast backups data sync and open locked file and mapped drive backup among others You can backup or restore the data using mirror and relative path options you can also backup the data from multiple computers to a single IBackup account You can share your backed up data for collaborative access directly from your account The IBackup for Windows interface makes it easy to navigate through the application Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 4 User Manual Features e Incremental and compressed backups that greatly reduce the network bandwidth usage by transferring only the modified portions of your files e Enhanced security with 256 bit AES encryption on transfer and storage with a user defined encryption key that is not stored anywhere on IBackup servers e Backup of critical data like Desktop Documents Pictures Videos and Music folders with a provision to customize the Backup set and its schedule e Provision to restore 30 previous versions of all backed up files e Option to retrieve deleted files from Trash within a 30 day period e Sync data between your PC and onlin
36. our account due to some unforeseen event on your PC Open file Backup Select this option to backup open files like Outlook files pst QuickBooks Quicken ACT MS Money MS Word MS Excel MS Access MS FoxPro and so on Bandwidth Throttle This option allows you to set the percentage of Internet bandwidth used by the IBackup for Windows application It is helpful if you are using multiple Internet based applications This effectively divides the Internet bandwidth between the applications and maintains their efficiency You can adjust the bandwidth usage from the scroll bar On selecting Auto Pause from the check box you can set the bandwidth to be used for backups when your computer is in use and when it is not Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 32 User Manual Bandwidth throttle can be adjusted during the interactive and scheduled backup process in the Backup Progress dialog This can also be done through the IBackup for Windows tray icon Note This feature is only available for Windows XP Vista 2003 and 2008 Exclude Files and Folders IBackup for Windows allows you to exclude files folders from being backed up even during interactive and scheduled backup For this go to Tools gt Preferences gt click the Exclude Files Folders tab Preferences ya exe General Exclude Files Folders The files folders will be excluded from Interactive and Scheduled backups Exclude files folders b
37. ous versions will be deleted from the IBackup for Windows account You can restore your deleted files to the desired location in your Backup account or any location in your local computer Option is also available to delete files from Trash permanently To manage your files in trash click on the Trash icon in IBackup for Windows interface The deleted files are listed out In the Trash Search option that is displayed provide the full partial file name to locate the same Backup for Windows mmm Fie Backup Restore Log Toots Help Name Sire Modified Date Name everson Sre Modified Date CIS werte MIE vr Bso Ei Desktop H MATTHEW 201107210 HI Mac MI Desktop 2011 07 22 1 HI Peres Dd Doaments 2011 07 22 amp MI videos MI Petes 2011 07 22 1 Copyright O ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 29 User Manual To restore files from the Trash follow these steps Steps 1 Click Trash icon on the toolbar The files available in Trash are listed 2 Select the check box to restore move the desired files from Trash 3 Click the Move to Original button to move files to the original location in your IBackup account or click Restore to restore files to the desired location in your local computer To view files deleted from a specific folder in the IBackup account Right click on the desired folder 5 click View Trash from the menu displayed The files deleted from the respective
38. re has been provided for the same Backup System Siate Data Take backups of system components like Boot files COM CLASS registration database and so on You can access the System State Backup option in two ways From the Menu Bar Click Backup Restore gt System State Data gt System State Backup From the Tool Bar Click the Wizards button gt Advanced Backup gt System State Data gt System State Backup Steps 1 Browse to select a temporary location on your computer for the System State data backup 2 From the System State backup destination window that is displayed select the folder in your IBackup account where the System State Data Components will be stored and click the Next button 3 In the Schedule Backup Restore window schedule the backup for a future date and time or take an immediate backup Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 24 Backup User Manual Versioning Versioning feature maintains upto 30 previous versions of all the files in your IBackup account on an everyday basis This implies that in case you had a prior version that was backed up in the last 30 days you should be able recover via the Versioning option You can see the version of a file that is listed under Version column on the My IBackup area The version number increases as you update the file a IBackup for Windows aram Fie Gackup Restore Log Tools Heb SAO 0 B e E
39. stem State Data components to your IBackup account Backup Scheduler Use the Backup Scheduler to create new Backup set s and schedule its backup for a future date and time Restore Scheduler Use the Restore Scheduler to restore your Restore ItemSet from your IBackup account to your computer Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 14 User Manual Backup set Manager Allows you to create a new Backup set add or deletes files and folders to and from the Backup set calculate its size and create multiple Backup sets Create Backup set Backup set name A E Default BackupSet y Create Backup sei Delete Backup set Recalculate Select the files folders to add to the Backup set Click Delete to remove files folders from the Backup set Name Sze Modfed Date OB My Fies Jc serstmjohn Documents ME Desktop IC Users mjohn Pesktop AG Music Ac Users mjohn Pictures M Pictures JC users njohn videos MI Videos E C users john Music VIE Documents DOS Favorites OS windows Mai DOS icrosoft Outlook JU My Computer E NA OBe N Da H DES dk E H NW File Paths Choose the folder hierarchy of the files and folders to be maintained in your IBackup account Mirror Path It maintains the folder structure of the file as it is on your computer while backing it up to your IBackup account This is the default option Copyrig
40. ternet bandwidth From Tools go to Preferences and click the General Tab Use the scroll bar to set the percentage of Internet bandwidth to be used by the IBackup for Windows application Auto Pause Select the Auto Pause option from the check box to use this option This option lets you set the bandwidth to be used for backups when your computer is in use and when it is not Steps to adjust the Internet bandwidth while Interactive backup is in progress 1 Inthe IBackup for Windows main window select files folders for backup under My Files 2 Click the Backup Now button The Backup Progress dialog is displayed 3 Use the scroll bar and set the percentage of the Internet bandwidth to be used by the IBackup for Windows application Steps to adjust the Internet bandwidth while scheduled backup is in progress using the IBackup for Windows Monitor In the IBackup for Windows main application window on the My Files pane select the files folders for backup Click the Schedule button and schedule the backup for a future time Right click the IBackup for Windows Monitor icon in the tray bar Select the Open Status Indicator option The IBackup for Windows Monitor is displayed Click Refresh to view the details of the current scheduled backup job Use the scroll bar and set the percentage of the Internet bandwidth to be used by the IBackup for Windows application DAA ON Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation Al
41. uled Backup Restore log View the logs of scheduled backup and restore operations It has two sub menu options View View the detailed logs of the scheduled backup and restore operations Clear Delete the log details of scheduled backup and restore operations Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 12 User Manual Tools The Tools menu has the following options Preferences Customize the default settings of the IBackup for Windows application exclude files and folders from the Backup set Help The Help menu has the following options Help Topics Provides access to the IBackup for Windows Help Guide Send Error Report Allows you to contact the support team for any technical issues suggestions pertaining to the application Quick Demo Takes you through a guided tour on how the IBackup for Windows application works Website Allows direct access to the IBackup for Windows website About IBackup for Windows Displays information about the IBackup for Windows application installed on your computer Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 13 User Manual Tool Bar It has the following options Wizards Backup Scheduler Restore Scheduler Backup set Manager File Paths Sync e Multiple PC Wizards The Wizards Tool Bar button has the following options Restore Restore files folders from your IBackup account to your computer System State Data Lets you backup your Sy
42. zard that is displayed select the destination folder under My Files to restore your data to it and click the Restore button Using the drag n drop option Steps 1 Select a file folder present on the My IBackup pane 2 Drag and drop the file to the desired destination on the My Files pane Synchronize Data Use this feature to bring the contents in your account in sync with that on your local computer for the selected folders drives Steps 1 In the main application window select the folder s drive s in the My IBackup pane 2 Click the Sync button on the Tool Bar The following screen is displayed Copyright ProSoftnet Corporation All Rights Reserved 21 User Manual Makes the contents in your IBackup account to be same as your local computer for the selected folders drives This feature is useful if you have been regularly taking backups and now removed data from your local computer and wish to do the same fram your account Sync is possible only if data has been transfered to your account in the Mirror Path Gl cose 3 Click the Continue button to proceed 4 A list of files and folders present in your IBackup account but not on your computer is displayed 5 Click the Sync button to delete your files Any modifications to existing files and newly added files and folders will also be backed up to your online account for the selected folder s drive s upon confirmation Backup and Restore Schedu
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