Handy Backup Help : Basics

Managing Data With Handy Backup

Task

To make Handy Backup operate with your data, you need to create one or several tasks. Tasks are listed in the top view in the program window. For each task you specify:

• Task name;
• Type of operation (backup, restore, synchronize);
• Folders and files to process;
• Backup / restore locations;
• Compression, encryption and other options;
• Scheduling - when and how often to backup your data;
• Advanced options.

You can create new tasks, delete them and modify their properties as follows:

Create new task

You can easily create a new task with the help of Handy Backup "New Task Wizard". Click "New Task" button on the program toolbar to open the Wizard and follow its instructions.

Once a task is created, it will be displayed in Tasks View in the program window. All files and folders included in a selected task will be displayed in Files View in the program window.

All files of a new task are shown with "Unknown" status. Click the "Refresh" button to see their actual statuses.

Modify task

You can view and modify task properties (such as its name, initial data set etc.) any time you wish. Select required task in the Tasks View and press "Properties" button. The "Properties" dialog will appear. Choose a tab with task properties you wish to modify. For details, see Task Properties topic.

Delete task

If you want to delete a task, select it in the Tasks View and click "Delete" button in the program toolbar.

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