Knowledge base
How to override the application folders
The Application folders page of the Options window (accessible from the File, Options menu item) contains general settings of the program.
FTP backup using proxy server
This article shows you how to backup to FTP destination using proxy server. The proxy server acts as an intermediary between a computer and the Internet. It is associated with a gateway server (that separates the local network from the outside network) and a firewall (that protects the network from outside intrusion).
HDD enclosures Backup4all is compatible with
Some HDD enclosures have a button that allows starting the execution of an associated program. If you have such a device, Backup4all might be configured to run a certain backup job when that button is pressed.
What to check when application does not start
This article will discuss the most frequent situations when Backup4all application does not start. There are some situations when Backup4all does not start. The reasons can be different starting with the firewall blocking the application, Backup4all already running in memory, a backup job with problems and so on.
What is Copy backup
Copy backup is a backup that copies all selected files but does not mark each file as having been backed up. In other words, the archive attribute is not cleared. Copying can be carried out between normal and incremental backups because copying does not affect these other backup operations.
Backup to Iomega REV drives
This article explains how to backup to Iomega REV drives. This type of external drive can be a bit confusing for many users as the Iomega REV drives are formatted with the UDF filesystem. Depending on your version of Windows, Backup4all might see the Iomega REV drive as a CD/DVD/Blu-ray device.
How “Smart file scanning mode” works in Backup4all
Backup4all can use the USN journal to get a faster detection of the modified source files. The USN Journal (Update Sequence Number Journal), or Change Journal, is a feature of NTFS which maintains a record of changes made to the volume.
How to back up file names with other characters than English
Starting with version 4 of Backup4all, files in different languages can be backed up without other additional configurations.
This article presents the settings necessary to be made in order to back up file names having characters in a different language than English.
How to backup only to a specific removable/external drive
When you have multiple removable/external drives that you connect to your computer one at a time, they could be assigned with the same drive letter in Windows. When the scheduler runs, Backup4all will automatically run the backup to the currently connected hard drive assigned with the selected drive letter. If you want to use only one drive for backups and the others for different projects, you need to make sure the backup won't be executed on the wrong hard drive connected at that time.
Smart backup type
The smart backup type will combine full, differential and incremental types with cleanup actions in order to efficiently manage the stored backup versions according with the free disk space in destination or the maximum allowed space set by the user.
Explanation of the backup job icons
This article will explain all the backup job icons that could appear for running, warnings or errors. The backup job icons will help you to easily recognize a specific backup job or to see which jobs have warnings or errors and try to fix the problems.
How to install Backup4all Monitor
Running the Backup4all Monitor setup allows you to install the Monitor Server and/or the Monitor Dashboard. If you need to install only the Monitor Dashboard on another computer, you must check only the "Dashboard" option.
How to configure Backup4all Monitor
The Backup4all Monitor consists of the Monitoring Server and the Monitoring Dashboard. This article explains how to configure Backup4all Monitor to work with Backup4all.
Data filtering in Backup4all Monitor
Backup4all Monitor has a Real-time tab where you can see all backup/test/clean/restore actions in progress. The History tab of Backup4all Monitor will display all finished actions from the Monitor Server.
How to deactivate Backup4all Monitor
You can remove the activation file from the current application by deactivating it. This will revert the program to a trial status, if you have enough evaluation days left, otherwise you'll be shown the activation window every time you try to use it.
Configure Backup4all for remote monitoring
Backup4all can be configured to send notifications to a Backup Monitor computer, in order to be easily monitored. This article explains how to configure the Remote monitor in Backup4all.
How to activate Backup4all Monitor
Backup4all Monitor allows you to monitor as many Backup4all installations as your number of licenses. For example, you have 20 Backup4all installations to monitor, so you need 20 licenses for that.
How to clean a backup
The Clean backup window can be opened from the Jobs tab, by pressing Clean menu item. It gives options to delete backup numbers based on certain criteria.
How to configure logs and history
On the Logs and history page of the Options window (accessible from the Tools, Options menu item) you can change log and history options.
How to create a backup plugin
To create a backup plugin for a specific program, you will need to install the Backup4all Plugin Creator and also another application that will monitor the 3rd party program installation. Using the information from the monitoring program, Backup4all Plugin Creator will generate an XML file (backup plugin) that can be loaded in Backup4all as a Predefined Backup. Please note that advanced computer skills are required to create a backup plugin.
How to backup to OneDrive using Backup4all
OneDrive is a file hosting service that allows users to upload and sync files to a cloud storage and then access them from a Web browser or their local device. You can also use Onedrive to access and manage files from multiple devices.
General - FAQ
This section contains answers for general questions regarding Backup4all and Softland, the company that develops and sells it.
Differential backup
The differential backup contains all files that have changed since the last FULL backup. The advantage of a differential backup is that it shortens restore time compared to a full backup or an incremental backup. However, if you perform the differential backup too many times, the size of the differential backup might grow to be larger than the baseline full backup.
Partnerships - FAQ
If you work in the backup field and want to make money promoting an excellent backup program, then Backup4all is the right software. This section contains answers for frequent questions regarding a possible partnership with us in order to resell Backup4all: