Knowledge base
How to import backup jobs?
The Import window also appear when you run for the first time a newly installed Backup4all major version on a computer where a previous major version of Backup4all is installed. If you select this option and no previous major versions were installed, you'll be informed that there are no backup jobs to import.
How to shutdown computer after backup
In Backup4all you can set different actions to be executed after the backup: shutdown, log off, stand by or hibernate. Such an action will be executed only after the backup is finished and the result of that action will not be logged in Backup4all.
How to configure email sending
This article shows you how to use this section to set email notifications to be sent when the backup is finished. There are three types of email notifications depending on the backup status: success, warning and error email notifications.
How to clear the backup
In Backup4all you can clear the backup job, which means to delete all backup versions from destination and also delete the backup catalog. That will result in a fresh job, starting that backup from the beginning.
How to create a mirror with zip backup
This article shows how to create a mirror backup with zip of the given sources to a specified destination using Backup4all. The current method can be extended to other sources and destinations supported by Backup4all.
How to restore from Hitachi
Hitachi Content Platform is a faster object store supporting cloud-native applications and delivering high-performance access for all your data sets optimized to align with hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, and private cloud environments.
How to backup your data to Hitachi
The Hitachi Vantara company is providing various services in the fields of Big Data, business analytics, the Internet of Things. They have recently also decided to assert themselves as a cloud storage vendor.
How to configure a new backup?
To create a new backup job, click on the "New" button from the application's toolbar. For each backup job you must specify at least its name, a valid storage destination and the source files, the rest of the options not being mandatory. In New Backup Wizard, you can switch anytime to Advanced mode for more configuration options.
How to create an incremental backup
This article shows how to create an incremental backup of the given sources to a specified destination using Backup4all. The current method can be extended to other sources and destinations supported by Backup4all. The incremental backup type performs a full back up on the first execution, then increments will be executed, including only new and modified files. It will create in destination a different zip file with the backup sources from each source drive.
How to back up data files from Minio using Backup4all
MinIO is a high performance, distributed object storage system. It is software-defined, runs on industry standard hardware and is 100% open source with the dominant license being GNU AGPL v3.
How to restore data files to Minio using Backup4all
If you backed up your data files from Minio using Backup4all, this article will guide you how to restore the data files to Minio using Backup4all.
How to restore your data files from MinIO using Backup4all
MinIO is a High Performance Object Storage released under GNU Affero General Public License v3.0. It is API compatible with the Amazon S3 cloud storage service. It can handle unstructured data such as photos, videos, log files, backups, and container images with a current maximum supported object size of 5TB.
How to restore a backup from Backblaze
Backblaze S3 offers features such as unlimited free inbound data, a web-based management console, S3-compatible API, and customizable security and access control.
How to backup your data to Dropbox
Dropbox is the place for your photos, docs, videos, and other files. Files you keep in Dropbox are safely backed up and you can get to them from all your devices.
How to activate Backup4all online
After purchasing a license for Backup4all you have to activate it. Activation allows verifying that your copy of is genuine and that it hasn't been used on more computers than the number of licenses purchased. It prevents this way software counterfeiting (intentional or unintentional).
How to enable on Linux the ciphers supported by Backup4all
A cipher is an algorithm for performing encryption or decryption, a series of well-defined steps that can be followed as a procedure.
How to backup from cloud using Backup4all
Worried about the safety of your CLOUD backups? With Backup4all you can create a local copy of your online files from the most popular cloud service providers (i.e. Azure, Google Drive, Onedrive, Amazon S3, Dropbox, Box and many more).
Simply configure a scheduled local backup with CLOUD sources in Backup4all and keep your online files safe too. Use the links below to choose your cloud service provider for details on how to configure it.
Troubleshooting installation errors
If you have problems installing Backup4all on your computer, this is a list of the possible solutions you should try.
How to restore your backup from HiDrive
In this article we present how to restore from HiDrive your backups created with Backup4all.
How to install Backup4all from Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store (also known as Windows Store) is a digital distribution platform operated by Microsoft.
How to backup your data to HiDrive
HiDrive is a cloud storage provider supported by Backup4all to store your backups online. You can easily backup your data to your cloud HiDrive account. This is a practical remote backup destination as it allows you to store important files offsite. It can be considered as an additional protection against data loss as the result of hardware failure or other disasters.
How to back up files from Cloudflare R2 using Backup4all
Cloudflare R2 Storage offers a better way for developers to store and access everything they need.
How to backup to Amazon S3
This is a step-by-step guide to backing up your files to Amazon S3 using Backup4all. Amazon S3 is a cloud storage service that offers scalability, data availability, security, and performance. This enables customers to store any amount of data, at any time, from anywhere on the web.
How to use the backup list
The Backup list is the section visible in the middle column of the main window. It contains all the backup jobs defined that can be grouped into tags for easy handling. You can drag and drop backups in the list to re-order them.
How to restore a backup from Cloudflare R2 using Backup4all
Cloudflare R2 Storage allows developers to store large amounts of unstructured data without the costly egress bandwidth fees associated with typical cloud storage services.