To create a Backup, first select Back Up and Restore Files in the Data & Backup menu of the CyberLink PowerStarter program window. Ensure that the Backup button at the top of the window is clicked, and then follow these steps:
- Select your source. In the backup window, select the source by locating and checking the files and folders you want to backu in the two file directory panes. You can choose to backup Files and Folders or Application Data.
- Select the destination. Click Select Destination then set your backup destination.
- Back up to: Select your backup destination from the drop-down box. Backup destinations may include hard disk or disc burner (depending on your available hardware).
- Back up as: Give each backup file a unique name. To save the backup file to a different directory, click Browse, then locate and select the folder you wish to use.
- Include Restore Tool: Select to creaate an executable (.exe) file that allows you to restore your data on a computer that does not have the PowerBackup program installed.
- Split into volumes: Divide your backup files into volumes (portions) of the size you specify.
- Select method. Click Select Method then choose the backup method (amd advamced options, if desired) that you want to use.
- Backup methods include Full, Differential, and Incremental.
- For more options, click Options.
- Back up files. Click Back Up Files. Verify that the settings are correct, then click one of the buttons to begin your backup.
- Click Back Up Now to begin backing up immediately.
- Click Add to Scheduler to schedule the backup for a later time.
To Restore files after a backup, first select Back Up and Restore Files in the Data & Backup menu of the CyberLink PowerStarter program window. Click the Restore button at the top of the window, and then follow these steps:
- Select Source. In the Restore window, select the source by selecting the restoration source from the Restore from drop-down box.
- Backup file: Restore from an existing backup file. To open a backup file, click Browse then locate and open the file you wish to use.
- My Catalog: Restore from existing records of previous backup jobs. (To delete records from My Catalog, use the Edit > Delete Catalog Record or Delete All Catalog Records command.)
- Disc drive: Restore from a disc.
Once you select the source, select the files you wish to restore.
- Select Destination. Click Select Destination then set your restoration destination.
- Original location: Restore to the original location from which the files were backed up.
- Alternative location: Restore to a new location. To set a new directory, click Browse then locate and select the folder you wish to use.
- Single directory: Restore all of the backed up files to a single new directory. To set a new directory, click Browse then locate and select the folder you want to use.
- Select Method. Click Select Method then choose the restoration method you wish to use.
- Do not overwrite: Restores only the files that are not already found on your hard drive.
- Overwrite older files: Overwrites existing files on your hard drive if the backed-up copy is newer.
- Always overwrite the files on my computer: Overwrites existing files on your hard drive with the backed-up copy in every case.
- Ask before overwriting: Prompts you to decide which copy you want to keep.
- Restore Files. Click Restore Files and then verify that the settings are correct. Click RestoreNow to begin restoring the files immediately.