Online backup software
has an automatic file selection feature
that will help you select your data
for backup. If you elect not to use
the automatic file selection, the software
has a manual file selection feature.
During setup you will have the choice
to automatically or manually configure
the backup. If you choose to manually
configure, you should back up any data
files that would be difficult to replace.
This includes word-processor documents,
slide presentations, spreadsheets, graphics,
financial records, e-mail, address books,
bookmarks from your browser, and any
other files that you may use regularly.
Some examples of file extensions you
might back up are: .doc, .ppt, .wpd,
.gif, .xls, etc.
There is really no need to back up your
programs because the application files
are already backed up on the original
media you installed them from. Plus,
most application files will not re-install
properly from a backup copy. It's always
better to reinstall them directly from
their original media.
The procedure to manually select
files is as follows:
- Open the software and select the
“Backup View” tab.
- Select “Explore to pick
files” button on the left
hand side.
- A small green check means that
the item selected will be backed
up; a red X means it will not.
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