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	What is IBackup for Windows ? Installing IBackup for Windows Interactive backups using IBackup for Windows Scheduled Backups using IBackup for Windows How do I view my transfer logs using IBackup for Windows? How do I view the status of my scheduled backups? How to schedule backups only on weekdays? Compressed Backups using IBackup for Windows How does the mirroring option work ? Incremental backups with IBackup for Windows E-Mail notification of Backup Status How can I backup my server using IBackup For Windows? Suggestions for backing up C Drive

	What is IBackup for Windows ?
	IBackup for windows is an IBackup application that can perform scheduled backups of your critical files to your IBackup account.It has esay to use windows native graphical user interface which allows you to transfer you files.You can even drag and drop your files to get it backed up or retrieved.First time users can user the backup, restore and scheduler wizards to do the desired operation and know about all the features and option that IBWIN provides. You have options to transfer only modified files, with compressed data and uncpompress the date during restore.Also you can choose to receive email notification for your scheduled backups.

	Installing IBackup for Windows
	Install IBackup for Windows It is highy recommended that you uninstall any earlier version of this software before installing the new version.

	Interactive backups using IBackup for Windows
	You can easily backup single file/folder at a time by dragging the file/folder from your computer side and dropping it on the folder or in the Ibackup root. To backup multiple files/folders following are the steps: Select the files/folder you want to backup from your computer by checking the checkboxes provided against them in the left pane representing contents of your computer. Select the destination folder by clicking on a folder on the right pane, which represents your ibackup contents. Click on the ‘backup’ button to transfer your selected files/folders from your computer to your ibackup account.

	Scheduled Backups using IBackup for Windows
	Follow the link to have see a demo how to schedule your unattended backup with options such as file compression, backup of only modified files and mail notification. Tour Ibwin

	How do I view my transfer logs using IBackup for Windows?
	You can view the transfer log file from IBackup for Windows by selecting 'Log'-> view from the Menu Bar. To view the logs of scheduled backups open the scheduler and click on 'Scheduler Log'.

	How do I view the status of my scheduled backups?
	The status of your scheduled backups can be viewed using IBWin Monitor which keeps running in your system tray after you install IBWin. You can also view the status of IBWin service or IBackground (stopped or running) and the last 20 records of your scheduler log from the log window. To view the complete log file, click on 'IBWinlog' button and select 'view'. You can also view the logs of scheduled backups by opening scheduler and clicking on 'Scheduler Log'.

	How to schedule backups only on weekdays?
	Schedule a backup set at the desired time. For the scheduled backupset, Set the Frequency to 'Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 'in the 'Options' section of the 'Scheduler Record' in the Scheduler.

	Compressed Backups using IBackup for Windows
	This option lets you to automatically zip your files/folders as they are transferred to your IBackup account. Click on the toolbar to choose compression.This will compress your files to an extent from 10% to 90% depending on the file type.

	How does the mirroring option work ?
	Mirroring of files help you to mirror the same directory structure on either side. For example: If you select to backup a file c:\dir1\dir2\file.txt with mirroring option then IBWIN will maintain the same directory structure on your ibackup account Ibackup/dir1/dir2/file.txt If you backup the same file without mirroring option then you the file will be backed up in ibackup/file.txt. This gives you an advantage of selecting the file with same file name in different directories and getting it backed up or restored in the same location.

	Incremental backups with IBackup for Windows
	Incremental option will allow you to transfer only those file which has been modified after the last transfer.

	E-Mail notification of Backup Status
	On selecting Email notification option you will get the email intimation about your unattended scheduled backups.

	How can I backup my server using IBackup For Windows?
	For Windows 2000/NT/XP based servers, choose to install as 'NT Service', while installing IBackup For Windows. IBWin Service is started automatically when the application is installed and also every time the computer is rebooted.For details please follow this link.

	Suggestions for backing up C Drive
	While backing up C drive, be selective in the files that are to be backed up. It is likely that your entire hard drive may be much larger than the storage space you have purchased. You can save your storage space by avoiding backing up programs (such as MS office that includes word, excel, powerpoint etc.) that can be reinstalled from a purchased CD. Please try to focus more on backing up folders like your "My Documents" folder and other important data files like accounting, income tax, contact management, etc..