MOB
v2 will perform backups either by copying all of the data, or moving it
onto almost any media. Works with Zip & Jaz Drives, CD-RW (not CD-R),
Hard Drives or even Floppy Disks using the Diskspan option. Below is a list of things you can do with My Own Backup...
Make Unlimited Backup sets... Run Multiple Backups at the same time... Backup with Compression or Copy Only... Backup individual files or whole folders and folder-systems (incl. sub-folders)... Command Line Support... Move Files / Folders... Restore Files / Folders... Add Empty Folders... Add Hidden / System files (This applies for folders also)... AutoSave-function... Span over multiple disks... Backup History (for a single set or the whole program)... Internet Live Update... Password Protected Backups (only for compression)... Default Options for all New Sets... Drag 'n' Drop capabilites when adding files/folders to backup... Let MOB create a new folder with the current date... Place a second backup to another drive/disk with a temporary backup path... New help file in Windows standard help-format... Logfiles (new to 2.1), Error Log and Backup Log.... New style of Browse-dialogs (new to 2.1)... Using the feature "Edit Item" you can manually edit each item to be backed up, i.e. to change a folder name or change a filter (new to 2.1).
To back up to a CD-RW drive, you will need the software "DirectCD" from Adaptec. 95% of all sold CD-RW drives sold today come with the "DirectCD" program bundled. There are links to the author's homepage and others, so you may like to check for updates and FAQ (there are quite a few included in the Help files but there are doubtless more on the site). The Help files are comprehensive and, when you have installed the program you will find the following list on the Help Menu, which is very useful:
9 Steps to a successful backup:
1. The whole idea of MOB is based on sets, you can have as many backup sets as you want,
i.e. one set for all your documents, one set for your pictures. Create a new set by pressing the
button 'New Set'. Then enter a name for your new set when prompted.
2. Now you have to specify which files/foders should be backed up. Select the tab 'Edit Set'. Read the topic 'Navigating directories' for informaion on how to select the files that you want to backup. After that read the topic 'Selected files & folders' on how to add files/folders to your set.
3. Next select the tab 'Set Options'. You need to decide if you want to use 'Compression' or 'Copy Only' as a backup method. The default selected backup method is 'Compression' (read more about this in 'General Options').
4. Now you must specify where the backup is placed. Write in the path in the edit-box next to 'Backup Path' or press the browse-symbol to browse to your backup path. Read more about the options in 'General Options'.
5. If you have selected 'Compression' you will now have to enter a filename for the archive that to be created. Type in the filename in the box next to 'Zip Filename'. (read more about these options in 'Compression Options').
6. Now you are ready to run the backup! The changes you have made will automatically be saved if the option 'AutoSave' is selected, otherwise you will have to confirm if you want to save or not (I recommend that you save your changes.. ;-) ).
7. Select the tab 'Backup' and press the button named 'Run' to start the backup.
8. The backup should now be on its way and you can follow its progress by looking at the meter 'Backup Process' and by the messages to see how it's coming along when it's finished.
9. Congratulation! You should now see the message "Backup Successful!" in the message-box. You are now protected against data-loss!
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