Backup4all 1.2.0 
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README file date: 7-Feb-2003

Copyright (c) 2002, 2003 Softland. All Rights Reserved.


Table of Contents
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  1. Overview
  2. What's new in version 1.2.0
  3. System requirements
  4. Installation
  5. Features list
  6. Frequently asked questions
  7. How to contact us


Overview
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Backup4all is a very powerful backup utility. Backup4all provides intuitive interface to help you define customized backup configurations. Use it to protect your valuable data from total or partial loss. 

Using the wizard, setting up a backup configuration is easy. It allows you to setup powerful file filters and schedulers. You can set up multiple backups and schedule them any way you like. Once a backup is performed, you can see what files have been changed since last backup using the tree view mode or you can read the statistics for next backup execution. You can use context menu from the tree mode to launch any custom action associated with the file type. 

Backup4all uses ZIP compression. You can set the compression level to speed up the backup process or to minimize the archive size. 

Backup4all performs incremental backup to keep track of file versions. You can easily restore any version of files. You can also filter files to restore. 

Backup4all works with any drive letter, including mapped network drives and UNC paths. You can back up to inexpensive CDR/CDRW media, if the appropriate drivers have already been installed. 


Backup4all is compatible with Windows 95/98/Me or Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP. The application requires approximately 2.5MB of free disk space. 



What's new in version 1.2.0
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 - Backup speed was drastically improved 
 - An option to minimize on tray was added 
 - Backup summary was improved in both layout and content 
 - A new option is available for hiding background image on the left side of application's main form 
 - You can add individual files to the backup source, not only folders 
 - Corrections made for incremental backup 
 - Shut down problem for Win2000 was corrected 
 - A visual sign is shown for backups that are currently executed. Active backups window was added. 
 - Add an option to hide scheduler warning 
 - Cosmetic changes to the user interface, new shortcuts 


System requirements
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No special requirements for hardware.
Backup4all is compatible with all versions of Windows.


Installation
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Run setup.exe extracted from b4all120.zip file and follow the installation wizard.


Features list
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* New Backup Wizard - Will guide you through the defining of a new backup. Wizard steps: 
	o General 
	o Sources 
	o Destination 
	o File filter 
	o Scheduler 
	o Advanced 
	o Summary 

* Restore Wizard - Will guide you through the process of restoring files. Wizard steps: 
	o General 
	o File versions 
	o File filter 
	o Summary 

* Intuitive interface - With the help of the file tree, you can see all files that are in the backup and the new files that will be stored at next backup execution. 

* Multiple backup configurations - The application allows defining multiple backups and saving them for future use. On the main form, you have an overview of all defined backups organized in groups. 

* Multi-thread - The application allows you to start more backups at the same time. It executes backups with minimum system resource consumption. 

* File filter - Powerful filtering engine with lots of options (filter by attributes, size, date, name and type). It also allows multiple combinations of restrictions. Separate filter for inclusion and exclusion. 

* Source folders and files selection - You can select any file or folder accessible (local or network mapped directory). You can then look at each folder and file and decide you do not want to backup it up and exclude it. 

* Backup destination - You can set different destination types: local folder, UNC/LAN paths, removable media.  

* Scheduler - You can setup a scheduler easily using the available scheduler configurations. 

* Backup modes - You can set backup mode to incremental to add only modified files to the backup. Full mode adds a new version for all files. 

* ZIP compression - You can select the level of compression (none, low, medium, high) to minimize execution time or backup size. 
Statistics - You can actually see the number of files that will be processed at next backup (very useful when you have a large number of files).

* Summary - Textual description of all configurations made for a backup. 



Frequently asked questions
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Q:  Somehow I lost by backup item configuration. I only have the .bkc file. Can I restore the backup item?
A:  Yes. Just dbl-click on the .bkc file and a new backup item configuration will be created based on .bkc file.

Q:  How can I backup on CD media?
A:  You can backup directly on CD only if the CD is formatted in UDF format. This can be done using DirectCD from Roxio or InCD from Ahead Software. The limitation is that you must have an UDF reader (DirectCD or InCD) installed on each computer you wish to use the CD. Another aproach would be to backup on local or network drives and then copy the resulting files to CD using your preferred CD burning software. 

Q:  How can I backup on DVD and tape drives?
A:  The current version does not support DVD and tape drives. 

Q:  Can I split the backup on more disks?
A:  Tthe current version does not support multiple disk spanning. This feature will be available in the next major release. 

Q:  How can I create a new backup configuration?
A:  Backups are created by the backup wizard that can be started from menu or from toolbar. Just follow the steps of the wizard and click "Finish" when ready. 

Q:  How can I create a new backup configuration similar with another?
A:  Select the similar backup in the outlook bar and then click on "Create like" toolbar button. Then you can edit the new backup configuration. 

Q:  How can I see the number of files that will be processed at next backup?
A:  Click on the toolbar button that reads "Statistics" and then press CTRL + F5. It will show the file counts. 

Q:  How can I filter files to see only new and modified files? 
A:  Click on the toolbar button that reads "Content". Then push "Show new files" and "Show modified files" buttons on top and release the other three buttons. 

Q:  How can I set the compression level to be used? 
A:  Open backup properties and go to "Advanced" tab. Here you can choose from four compression levels: none, low, medium, high. 

Q:  How can I exclude a folder that is a subfolder of a source folder? 
A:  Open backup properties, go to the "Sources" tab and uncheck the subfolder you want to exclude. 

Q:  How can I change the backup type to full backup? 
A:  Open backup properties and go to the "Advance" tab. Check "Full Backup" option. 

Q:  How can I restore a version of one file? 
A:  Look in the tree of the main form. Locate and select the file in tree. You will see its versions in the list below. R-click on a version and restore it. 

Q:  How can I filter the files to restore?
A:  Click on "Restore" toolbar button. Press "Next" button on the first restore wizard page and then set the filter you want. 

Q:  Why do some files and directories in the tree have red text? 
A:  The folders and files with red text have a different file filter than the general file filter of the backup configuration. To override the file filter, open backup properties, go to file filter tab (ALT+F), switch to customize. Here select the folder from where the file filter have to be changed and click "Override". "Remove override" button will delete the customized file filter. 

How to contact us
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You can check for new versions to
http://www.backup4all.com/

Tech support e-mail: support@backup4all.com





