Restoring Data

After successful completion of a backup task, Handy Backup creates an index file (backup.hbi or spanXXXX.hbi in case of multiple CD/DVD discs, where XXXX is a hexadecimal number of span). Index files are stored along with backups and contain all information on the performed task. They are essential for restoration purposes, and must not be modified manually.

There are two ways to restore backed up data. Firstly, you can create a restore task. This is done with the help of the New Task Wizard which can be opened in three ways:

• On the File menu, click New Task.
• Click the New Task button on the program toolbar.
• Right-click in the Task View window to see the shortcut menu, and then click New Task.

To create a restore task you need to complete seven steps:

• Step 1: Choose Task Type
• Step 2: Specify Index File
• Step 3: Select Restore Location
• Step 4: Advanced Restore Settings
• Step 5: Enter Password For Decryption (optional)
• Step 6: Scheduling
• Step 7: Ready To Create New Task

Besides restoration of the whole data set, you can also restore any separate file or a set of files included into any existing backup or restore task. This method is useful if you don’t want to restore the entire data set, however it doesnt let you restore files to locations different than original. To restore separate files and folders, follow these steps:

1. In the Task View window select the task that includes files you want to restore.
2. In the File View window select needed files and folders with the help of the standard Windows selection methods (use CTRL to select a single task, SHIFT to select a row of consecutive tasks, etc.).
3. Right-click on any of the selected items to open the shortcut menu, and then click Restore.

The files you selected will be restored to their original locations. For more details, refer to Restoring Separate Files and Folders.

Related Feature Pages

• Backup Recovery