Restoring files

The Restore Files project restores individual files and folders that you have protected using the Backup Files project. With Restore Files, you select a backup, search for the files or folder you would like to restore, and then click the action button. The files will be restored to the location you choose.

To restore a file:

1Click the File Backup tab in the project list. A list of projects is displayed.

2Click the Restore Files project. The project window opens.

3If the backup file was saved on a disc, insert the disc into a compatible disc drive.

4Click Browse at the top of the Selective Restore project window. A dialog box opens.

5Use the dialog box to navigate to the backup file that contains the files you would like to restore. After you have found the backup file, click it, then click OK. The content of the backup file appears as a directory tree in the project window.

6Select the files and folders you would like to restore using one of the following methods:

•Navigate through the directory tree in the project window. When you find a file or folder you want to restore, select it by clicking on its name.

•Type all or part of a file or folder name into the Search box to the right of the Browse button. Click Search. The search results are displayed in the project window. If the file you want to restore appears in the search results, select it by clicking once on its name. If the file does not appear in the search results, try using different search terms or looking in a different backup file.

7Choose Browse from the Destination Selection menu and select the location where your restored files will be saved.

8 Click the action

 

button to begin restoring
your files.

 

 

 

 

Restore files tips
•Restore Files can be used to restore as many files or folders as you wish.
•Restore Files will not overwrite a file without getting your permission.

•Backup files created with the Backup Files project can be recognized by their .rfc file name extension. If you double-click an .rfi file, the project launcher opens.

•The Restore Files search box does not support wildcard expressions.

•System files cannot be restored to their original location if they are in use by your computer's operating system.

Disconnecting the enclosure from your computer

You can disconnect the enclosure at any time while the computer is turned off. If, however, you want to disconnect it while the computer is on, make sure that you do it correctly.

To disconnect the enclosure while Windows is running:

Note: If a drive window is open or the hard drive enclosure is active, close any associated windows before trying to remove the enclosure.

1Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon (located in the notification area of the taskbar where you usually see the time displayed).

2Click the device you want to unplug, then click STOP.

3When Windows notifies you that it is safe to do so, unplug the enclosure from your computer.

To disconnect the enclosure while Mac OS X is running:
1Drag the USB icon into the TRASH.
2 Unplug the enclosure.

Uninstalling the backup software

To uninstall the backup software in Windows:
1Open the Control Panel.

2Click Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or Programs and Features (Windows Vista and Windows 7).

3Locate Roxio BackOnTrack on the list, then click Change/Remove (Windows XP) or Uninstall (Windows Vista and Windows 7).

4Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the software completely from your computer.

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