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Backup software for MS Windows^®
Vista/XP/2000 or 2008/2003 Server

Handy Backup 6.2.5

We are happy to announce the release of Handy Backup 6.2.5 with many important updates and fixes. Improved Database Backup and Image Backup plug-ins! Enhanced interaction with FTP/SFTP, notable changes in CD/DVD burning engine. Learn more...

Frequently Asked Questions about Handy Backup

Below is the list of frequently asked question about Handy Backup. If you have a question that is not answered here, please e-mail it to support@handybackup.net.

Registration Issues

I have lost a serial number

I have not received a new registration number after updating Handy Backup

Can I use the program on an offline computer?

I received a message saying that my registration number is invalid.

Can I use a single license on more than one computer?

Version Issues

Handy Backup DVD version displays the 'DVD update expires in..' message

Is it necessary to recreate and re-execute all backup tasks after installing a new version?

How to update to the latest version and save all tasks and settings?

Program Usage Issues

The Blu-Ray/HD-DVD/DVD option in the Task Wizard is disabled

The CD-R/CD-RW option in the Task Wizard is disabled

Is it possible to backup an open file?

What is the maximum amount of data I can back up?

The incremental backup feature is grayed out

How can I restore a specific file?

The program doesn't perform incremental backups with timestamps

What does 'Missing in destination'/'Missed in destination' error mean?

Can I backup several files or folders at the same time?

Can I select the root drive and subfolders in it to backup?

How can I restore a folder to another PC?

Can the program do a full system backup?

What will happen to my backups after the 30-days trial period?

Program Functionality

Does Handy Backup handle different time stamp conventions between NTFS and FAT?

Can Handy Backup run as a Windows service?

Can Handy Backup back up to USB, FireWire and other external hard drives?

Does Handy Backup support tape backup?

Does Handy Backup support backup rotation schedules?

Does Handy Backup support the WebDAV protocol?

Microsoft Exchange Backup FAQ

Handy Backup Server (enterprise backup)

Handy Backup Standard is a client for Handy Backup Server, isn't it?

My network backups are running very slowly. What can I do?

Why did some of my workstations disappear from the list?

I receive a message, that I haven't got enough rights for workstation backup. Why?

Can I back up workstations if my server is not in the same domain?

What is the difference between Handy Backup Server and several Standard versions?

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Essentials:

Installing Handy Backup

Installing Handy Backup Server

Installing Handy Backup under Linux - NEW!

Updating Handy Backup from Earlier Versions

Registration

Plug-ins

How to Backup (Articles)

Data to Back Up:

	File Backup - back up individual files and folders stored in local, LAN and FTP locations
	Email Messages Backup - back up e-mail box directly from your mail server
	Image Backup - perform complete hard disk image backup with all data and operating system
	Email MS Exchange Backup - back up and restore Microsoft Exchange Server stores
	Lotus Notes Backup - back up Lotus Notes without stopping the service
	ODBC Database Backup - protect your databases by regular backups

Backup Destination:

	Backup to LAN, Local and External Drives - store your backups at any drives visible in Windows Explorer
	Backup to FTP - offsite backup to remote FTP server provides maximum reliability
	Backup to SFTP - transfer sensitive data to a remote server via secure SFTP protocol
	Backup to CD-R/CD-RW - burn your backups to optical disks with multi-drive spanning and verification options
	Backup to DVD/HD DVD/Blu-Ray - record important data to DVD disks using the integrated burning tool
	Handy Backup Online - store backups at Novosoft Online Backup Service instead of third-party providers

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