Handy Backup 6.1 - User Guide and FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions - Handy Backup

1. Can I backup different files or folders at the same time?
   Yes. You can backup as many files or folders as you need.
   
   
2. What maximum amount of data can I backup?
   As Handy Backup uses the latest ZIP 64 technology, there is practically no limitation on file size and the number of files. You can backup over 65 000 files at a time or files larger than 4 GB.
   
   
3. Can I select the root drive and then only choose some subfolders in it to backup?
   Yes, you can do this. If you do not want the program to backup certain files / folders, just uncheck them in the list of files / folders to be backed up.
   
   
4. Does the program backup to external hard disks connected via USB and to zip drives?
   Yes, the program supports backup to USB and zip drives and works with them the same way as with local drives.
   
   
5. I created backup of "My Documents" directory on one machine. How can I restore the directory to another machine using the program?
   You need to create Restore item on the machine to which you want to restore your data. You should have access to the backup copy of your data from that machine. Specify the corresponding index file when being asked.
   
   
6. Can the program do a full restore to a blank hard drive?
   Yes, the program can do this. However, the program is not intended to back up system files and you cannot use it for restoring the whole operation system.
   
   
7. If I create a new backup, what the backup file will become after the 30 days trial period? Do those files continue to be accessible via Windows Explorer?
   You can access these files via Explorer provided they are not encrypted with Handy Backup. To decrypt such files you should use Handy Backup.
   
   
8. Does the program run only if the computer is connected to the Internet?
   No. You don't need to be connected to the Internet, unless you want to keep your data on a distant FTP-server.