• Do I need TurboBackup to restore my files?
• How do I set up an unattended backup?
• Where should I store my backup?
• What is My System State?
• What do I need to prepare for Disaster Recovery?
• How do I backup my Outlook Express messages to DVD/CD?
• Can I schedule the same backup for different times?
• Can I backup files from different folders?
• Where is the catalogue stored? How can I backup the catalogue?
• Is TurboBackup independent of the Windows Backup Tool?
• How do I backup an entire drive?
• How do I backup or exclude only certain file types?
• Do I need additional licence for more than one computer?

Do I need TurboBackup to restore my files?

Not necessarily. You have the option of using standard Zip (.zip) format for your backup, which does not require any special software to restore it. Once you create your backup in the .zip format, you can restore it by either unzipping the file using a zip program like TurboZIP Express, or by making your backup a self-extracting exe file that does not require any software to restore it.

You can also create backups in TurboBackup (.tbz) format, which store more detailed information than traditional Zip format, such as the source drive. Only in that case do you need TurboBackup to restore your data and files.

How do I set up an unattended backup?

First, schedule a backup task. If you check off the Suppress Messages option box in the Backup > Default Backup Options menu, Backup Options tab, TurboBackup will perform all backups silently without user response. If you only want to handle specific backup tasks, you can achieve that through the Configure button in the Backup Wizard when you set up backup tasks (instead of having it as the Default Backup Option).

You can set up unattended backup for all backup tasks including backup to DVD/CD. For backup to DVD/VD, make sure the device is ready and there is a disc in the drive.

Where should I store my backup?

If you want to backup your system to protect against hard drive failure or virus attack, it is always recommended that you keep a copy of your backup on media other than the original hard drive. TurboBackup supports direct backup to DVD, CD, removable drives, and LAN. No other software is needed. If you want to backup data to remote locations, you can use ConcordFTP to schedule transfer of your backup data to remote FTP servers automatically after your backup is completed.

If the want to synchronise your computers, the best way to transfer the backup file to the other computer(s) is through LAN or WAN. You can backup directly to your DVD (+/-) R/RW, CD R/RW, floppy, Zip, and USB drives (can be multiple-volume). You can also backup music (.wav) files to Audio CD for playing back on Audio CD players. No other software is required.

I see one of TurboBackup templates is My System State.
What does this contain?

It consists of:

• Registry
• COM+ Class Registration database
• Boot files, including the system files
• Certificate Services database
• Active Directory directory service
• SYSVOL directory
• Cluster service information
• IIS Metadirectory
• System files that are under Windows File Protection

TurboBackup refers to these system components as the Windows System State. The exact system components that make up your computer's System State data depend on the computer's operating system and configuration.

What do I need to prepare for Disaster Recovery?

Disaster recovery refers to restoring your operating system, installed applications, and files and data. To prepare for disaster recovery, you need to first backup your System State (see Q/A above) and files and folders. To recover your system, first reinstall the basic Windows OS if necessary. Then restore Windows System State. Finally, restore the rest of files and folders.

How do I backup my Outlook Express messages to DVD/CD?

If you are doing it for the first time, select My E-mail Messages from the task list, click the Edit button on the toolbar and select Burn onto DVD or CD in Backup Wizard, click Next to Finish. Then, click the Backup button to perform the backup. Only the last step is required to perform the backup again, or you may use the scheduler to perform backup automatically.

Can I schedule the same backup for different times?

TurboBackup comes with the proprietary FileStream Scheduler, which lets you schedule backup tasks the way you want it. For example, on Tuesday at 2:00 pm, Thursday at 9:00 pm, and Sunday at 3:30 am.

Can I backup files from different folders?

Yes, you can include files from anywhere that is accessible from your computer in one backup. In addition, TurboBackup (.tbz) format can automatically put data and files back to identical drive letters for you.

Where is the catalogue stored? How can I backup the catalogue?

You can find where the catalogue is in the Tools > Program Options menu. You can leave the catalogue in the default folder, or move it to another folder. You can backup the catalogue file just as easily as you can any file.

Is TurboBackup independent of the Windows Backup Tool?

TurboBackup is independent of the Windows Backup Tool and does not require any other software to run. You can also use TurboBackup in conjunction with other backup programs should you want to. It has no conflict with any other backup programs whatsoever. In TurboBackup, you have the option whether to reset the Archive ("A") bit after backup. This feature allows you to also use other programs that rely on the original Archive bit information.

How do I backup an entire drive?

This can be done in a few easy steps:

1. Click the New button on the main toolbar to create a new backup.
2. Enter a Backup Task name in the name box.
3. Click the Folders button in Backup Wizard and select the drive you want to backup. If the drive letter is "D", you should see "D:\*.*" in the list box.
4. Check off Include subfolders and select "Where" and format options.
5. Click Next and enter optional Comment and Password.
6. Click Next, and select any additional backup options by clicking the Configure button, then click Finish.
7. Select the Backup Task you just created, and either schedule the backup by going to Backup > Schedule... , or click the Backup button to run the task now.
   

How do I backup or exclude only certain file types?

This can be done very easily with TurboBackup. First, follow the instructions listed above for Backing up an entire drive, or select the folders you want to backup. Check the include subfolders option if desired and select "Where". Then Compress to ZIP files or Duplicate files and folders as the format option.

• When you reach step 6, click the Configure button, and go to the Backup Filters tab.
  
• If you only want to backup certain file types, i.e. any JPEG image file, select Use inclusion filter, and enter "*.jpg" into the text box. You can also exclude certain file types in a similar way.
  
• If you want to include or exclude more than one file type, separate each with a semi-colon (;). For example, "*.jpg;*.gif;*.png".
  
• When you have finished, you can click OK, and Finish. Then you can run the backup as normal.
  

Do I need additional licence for more than one computer?

Yes, you are required to purchase an additional licence if you use TurboBackup on more than one computer. We offer a special Twin-Pack for only $20 more. This represents a deep 60% discount for the second licence. The Twin-Pack licence is for use by one user on two computers.