
Backing up your data files
The Deja Dup Restore Tool allows you to back up your data files.
You should back up your data files on a regular schedule to maintain a current backup. You can manually
back up your information to an optional external drive, a network drive, or discs. Be sure to back up your data
at the following times:
●
At regularly scheduled times
●
Before the computer is repaired or restored
●
Before you add or modify hardware or software
To back up your home directory files using the Deja Dup Backup Tool:
NOTE:
Before you back up your information, be sure you have designated a location to save the backup
files.
1.
Click the
System menu
icon at the far right of the top panel, and then click
System Settings
>
Backup
icon.
2.
Select
Folders
from the panel on the left side of the window, and beneath
Folders to back up
, select the
folders to back up.
3.
Select
Storage
from the panel on the left side of the window, click the down-arrow next to
Backup
Location
, and select your designated back up location from the drop-down list.
4.
Select
Overview
from the panel on the left side of the window, and then click
Back Up Now
.
NOTE:
You may also back up to cloud storage services provided by various companies. For a small fee, they
will keep your backup for you. A cloud service is recommended, since it is an easy way to keep your backups
off-site and safe.
Restoring your data files
The Deja Dup Restore Tool allows you to restore your data files.
NOTE:
Be sure AC power is connected to the computer before you begin this procedure.
To restore your data from your backup files:
1.
Click the
System menu
icon at the far right of the top panel, and then click
System Settings
>
Backup
icon.
2.
Click
Restore
, select the location of the backup files and the folder name, and then click
Forward
.
3.
Under
Restore from When?
, select the date of the files to be restored, and then click
Forward
.
4.
Select the location and folder where the files are to be restored, and then click
Forward
.
5.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
6.
Click
Restore
to start restoring the files, or click
Cancel
to cancel the operation.
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