Lenovo 1.8.14 manual Using the Lenovo Online Data Backup Virtual Drive, Right-Click Restores

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Restoring Files

Once you have completed the restore, you must restart Windows for the restore to take effect.

Using the Lenovo Online Data Backup Virtual Drive

1.To access the My Computer window:

Use either the Start menu or your desktop icon to navigate to My Computer (Computer for Vista users)

Right-click on the Start button, click Explore , then click My Computer (Computer for Vista users).

The following image is an example of what the virtual drive looks like:

Figure 29: Virtual Drive

2.When the file listing appears, select Lenovo Online Backup.

3.Navigate to the folders and files you want to restore.

You might need to select from a number of different dates and times of backed up files.

4.Select the most recent or the specific files you require.

5.Right-click on the folder or file and select Restore from the drop-down menu.

6.(Conditional) If, in the case of a corrupted file, a file by that name exists on your local drive, either overwrite or rename the file when prompted by Lenovo Online Data Backup.

If you know the file is corrupted and would like to overwrite the file, click Overwrite . If you are unsure, click Rename and rename the file. Be sure to keep track of the new file you created.

The Status window shows you the progress of your file restore.

Right-Click Restores

The right-click restore allows you to right-click in a Windows Explorer window or My Computer window and select the files to restore. The right-click restore is the simplest and most efficient way for Windows users to perform a restore for a small number of files in the event of accidental loss, deletion, or corruption.

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Contents Lenovo Online Data Backup User Guide Page Contents Uninstalling Lenovo Online Data Backup Click Save File Installing Lenovo Online Data BackupDownloading the Lenovo Online Data Backup Client Installing the Lenovo Online Data Backup Client Setup WindowUsing Basic Configuration Configuring EncryptionManaging Your Own Key Encryption OptionsSelecting Backup Sets Self Encryption Key WindowConfiguring Bandwidth Backup SetsSelecting Your Backup Speed Bandwidth TestBackup Speed Using Advanced Configuration Checkbox Folder IconUsing Advanced Configuration Creating Custom Backup Sets Setting Up Rules Including and Excluding DataFolder Name Is notVSS Backup Sets Starts with Doesnt start with Ends with Doesnt end withEditing Backup Sets Using the File System Tab to Select Backup ContentAdding Files and Folders Through Windows Explorer Adding a Network ShareAbout Deleting, Moving, and Renaming Files Network ShareSelect Automatic Scheduling BackupsConfiguring an Automatic Backup Select Scheduled Configuring OptionsConfiguring a Scheduled Backup Client Options Select Enable Bandwidth Throttle Bandwidth ThrottlingBackup Speed Proxy ConfigurationChoose a Proxy authentication option About the HistoryChanging the Location of Temporary Files Viewing Backup and Restore HistoryAbout Restoring Files Click PropertiesUsing Advanced Configuration Page Using the Status Window Using the Status WindowHide Allows you to hide the Status window Performing a Restore Using the Restore Tab About Restoring FilesRestore Tab Click Restore FilesRestoring Microsoft Exchange Server Data Performing VSS RestoresClick VSS Restore Restoring Microsoft SQL Server Data Click VSS Restore Select VSS Active Directory and SysvolRestoring Active Directory and Sysvol Data EnterRestoring COM+ Restoring the RegistryUsing the Lenovo Online Data Backup Virtual Drive Right-Click RestoresClick Search / List Machines Restoring Files from the Web Using the File SystemRestoring from the Web Restoring Files from the Web Using Backup Sets Click ContinueDownloading Restored Files Click DownloadDecrypting Restored Files Using Your Own Private Key Select from one of the following key options, then click OKRestoring Files Page Server Extended Application Support Adding a Network Share Performing VSS Restores Restoring Active Directory and Sysvol Data Restoring Microsoft SQL Server Data Restoring the Registry Uninstalling Lenovo Online Data Backup