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2008-10-09

Samsung Auto Backup User Manual

Table of Contents Contents

Chapter1 Cautions

Chapter2 The Basic Concepts of Backup (Backup)

Learning the Basic Concepts of making Backups

Chapter3 Samsung Auto Backup Installation

Before installation
System specifications for Samsung Auto Backup
How to install Samsung Auto Backup

Chapter4 Using Samsung Auto Backup

(1) Backup Settings
(2) Menu Bar
(3) Icon Bar
(4) Backup (Backup)
(5) QuickBackup (QuickBackup)
(6) Viewing Backup Results
(7) Restoring (Restore) Backed up Data
(8) Changing Options
(9) Deleting Backed up Data
(10) Settings Information
(11) Setting Task Options
(12) Setting the Backup Device
(13) Using Migration (Migration)
(14) Connecting to a Network Folder
(15) Checking the Integrity (Integrity) of Backed up Data
(16) About Samsung Auto Backup
(17) Removing Samsung Auto Backup

Chapter5 FAQ

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Chapter 1

Caution

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Chapter 2

The Basic Concepts of Backup (Backup)

This chapter explains the concepts and terms you need to know before using
Samsung Auto Backup.

What is Backing up?

Backup means storing data safely on storage devices such as hard
disks.

Backup Source (Source) and Backup Device (Destination)

Backup source (Source) is the files or folders that you want to backup.
Backup device (Destination) is the device (local hard disks, NAS, DVD-
RAM, etc) on which you want to store the backup data.

Scheduled (Scheduling) Backup and Manual (Manual) Backup

In the scheduled (Scheduling) backup, the software program runs the
backup procedure according to a schedule you set in advance. In the
manual (Manual) backup, you perform the backup procedure yourself
using the software.

Full Backup (Full Backup)

All the files and folders in a backup source you specify are backed up.

Incremental Backup (Incremental Backup)

When you back up data from the same source repeatedly, only data
that has changed or been added since the last backup is backed up.

Real-Time Backup (Real-Time Backup)

This backup procedure is performed in real time. That is, the backup
source is monitored continuously, and when a folder or file is changed
or added to it, the corresponding folder or file is backed up in real time.

Backup Log (Backup Log)

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This log contains detailed information on the backup process, including
the start time, completion time, number of files backed up etc.

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Chapter 3

Samsung Auto Backup Installation

Before installation
System specifications for Samsung Auto Backup
How to install Samsung Auto Backup

1. Before installation
Samsung Auto Backup is a backup solution (Backup Solution) that allows
you to back up important data locally or through a network. This solution
provides various options that allow you to perform manual backups as
well as scheduled backups, and compress the data during the process.

When you back up data using Samsung Auto Backup, you first need to
perform a full backup (Full Backup) to back up all your data. After that,
however, you can perform real-time backups (Real-Time Backup) that
monitor the backup source and back up only those data that are changed.
Also, this solution uses a disk-based backup method. Therefore, you can
cut down the time required to restore (Restore) the backup data
significantly.

In addition, this solution increases the backup process’s speed

significantly by supporting Incremental Backups (Incremental Backup)
which back up only data that has changed or been added since the last
backup. Also, you can use removable disks more efficiently as you can
use the same backup and restoration procedures on them, even if they
are assigned different drive letters each time they are connected to the
computer.

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 We recommend that you check the current condition of your system and
take any necessary measures to optimize it before using this software. If
you haven’t optimized your system for a long time by deleting
unnecessary files or running ScanDisk or Disk Defragmenter, you may
want to do so before using the software.

If your system is unstable, for example if it displays blue screens or error

message while booting the system, or crashes frequently in everyday use,
you must resolve these problems before using this software. If you think
your system is stable, optimize it anyway by deleting unnecessary files,
and running ScanDisk and Disk Defragmenter before using this software.

2. System specifications for Samsung Auto Backup

The following is the minimum system specifications for Samsung Auto

Backup:

Minimum Specifications
CPU Intel Pentium Ⅲ 1GHz or above
Memory 512MB or above
HDD 500MB or above
Windows XP SP2 or above. Or
Windows Vista
O.S
Internet Explorer 5.5 or above (6.0 or above
recommended)

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3. How to Install Samsung Auto Backup

A. Connecting the Samsung external hard disc to the PC prompts the

following display.

[Fig.] Auto Run Log Screen

“Select “Install Samsung Auto Backup“, and begin to install Samsung Auto
Backup.

B. The initial Screen of the InstallShield Wizard appears after the initial
stages have been processed.

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[Fig.] Initial Screen of the InstallShield Wizard

C. In the next screen, select Install Samsung Auto Backup.

[Fig.] Select the Samsung Auto Backup InstallShield Wizard screen

Click “Next” to proceed to the next screen.

D. The end user license agreement screen will appear. Read this
agreement carefully. If you agree to the terms and conditions of the
user agreement, click “Yes”.
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[Fig.] End User License Agreement Screen

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E. A screen will appear asking you to select a folder to install Samsung
Auto Backup. Browse to a folder and click “Next”.

[Fig.] Specifying the Installation Path

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F. A screen will appear asking you to select a program folder for
Samsung Auto Backup. Select a program folder to add the Samsung
Auto Backup icon to and click “Next”.

[Fig.] Selecting a Program Folder

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G. A screen will appear displaying the installation’s progress.

[Fig.] Installation Progress Screen

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H. When installation is complete, a screen will appear asking you to
reboot the system now or later. After making a selection, click
“Finish” to complete the installation.

[Fig.] Screen Displaying Installation Completion

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 Chapter 4

Using Samsung Auto Backup

Backup Settings
Menu Bar
Icon Bar
Backup (Backup)
QuickBackup (QuickBackup)
Viewing Backup Results
Restoring (Restore) Backed up Data
Changing Options
Deleting Backed up Data
Settings Information
Setting Task Options
Setting the Backup Device
Using Migration (Migration)
Connecting to a Network Folder
Checking the Integrity (Integrity) of Backed up Data
About Samsung Auto Backup
Removing Samsung Auto Backup

Let’s use an example to show you how to back up and restore data using
Samsung Auto Backup.
Launch the program by clicking Start -> Programs -> Samsung -> Samsung
Auto Backup -> Samsung Auto Backup..

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[Fig.] The Main Screen of Samsung Auto Backup

1. Backup Settings
You first need to set your backup settings before using Samsung Auto
Backup. By adjusting these settings, you can manage your backed up data
more efficiently.
The Backup Settings Wizard guides you through several procedures,
including how to set the backup destination, the process options, file filter,
and schedule.

※ After completing the installation…

When you reboot the system after installation, the Setup Wizard is
executed automatically.

※ After setting the backup settings…

After setting the backup settings, you need to specify a backup source to
perform the backup.

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[Fig.] Setting the Backup Destination

A. On the backup destination screen, select the backup device. Then,

click “Next” to specify the path to where the backed up data should be
stored.

※ On the backup destination screen, you can choose the Samsung

external hard disk that is connected. If the Samsung external hard disk
is not connected, you cannot choose the backup destination.

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[Fig.] Setting Task Options

A. From this window you can specify various backup options such as
whether to compress the files, whether to store a backup history, and
whether to close the backup window after finishing the backup process.

Compress files during backup

This option allows you to compress the files when you back them up.
As the files are compressed at the same time as being backed up,
overall backup speed is decreased. But this allows you to protect the
backed up data and use its storage space more efficiently.
You can set a compression password, but only from this window.
Make sure you don’t forget the password!

Store file backup history

When you perform repeated backups, several versions of a file can
exist. This option stores the information on different file versions
including the file information and backup time along with the file itself.

Turn off the backup engine after completion

This option turns off the backup engine automatically after completion
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 of the backup process.

Minimize the backup engine during backup

This option minimizes the backup engine to the taskbar/system tray
when you start the backup.

Shut down the system after completion

This option shuts down your computer system automatically after
completion of the backup process.

Task log option

After finishing backup, restoration, or deletion of your data, a log is
generated. This log is maintained for the duration specified in this
window.

Select the options you want and click “Next”.

[Fig.] Setting the File Filter

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A. From this window you can set the file types you want to back up or
exclude from the backup.
B. You can choose the File Filter using the file grouping and extension.
For file grouping, you can define new file groupings other than the
predefined file groupings.
C. If you don’t set this option and click the “Next” button, all files will be
backed up from your backup source.

[Fig.] Setting a Schedule

A. This option allows you to set a time at which to start the backup
process.
B. Click “Add” to set a new schedule.

[Fig.] Setting the Backup Schedule

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Once you’ve made all your choices, click “Finish” to close the Backup
Settings Wizard. Now, you are ready to start the backup process.

[Fig.] After Completing Initial Setup

※ A program runs to show you information about the backup device,

including used space and backup space, after the initial setting process.
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[Fig.] Taskbar Icon Screen

The red bar in the above icon indicates the used space in the device, and the
green bar indicates the available space in the device.

You can see detailed information about the device’s space if you double-click
the icon.

[Fig.] Device Information Screen

The above screen shows details of the used space and available space in the
backup device.
It displays total disc volume, used space, backup space, and available space.

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2. Menu Bar
In Samsung Auto Backup, the menu bar is located at the top of the main
screen.
The menu bar contains several menus such as Task, View, Tools, and Help.
The Task menu is used to perform backup, restoration, deletion, etc. The
View menu is used to control the look of the program windows. The Tools
menu is used to set various options such as backup options, backup device,
network connection, update, integrity check, and migration. The Help menu
can display online help for Samsung Auto Backup.

[Fig.] Menu Bar

[Fig.] Task Menu

• Backup
Starts a manual backup of the source you selected.
• Restore
Restores the backup data you selected.
• Delete
Deletes the item (backup file, backup folder, task history, and task schedule)
you selected.
• Exit
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Quits Samsung Auto Backup.

[Fig.] View Menu

• Show tool bar

Shows or hides the tool bar.
• Show status bar
Shows or hides the status bar.
• Refresh
Refreshes the selected program pane’s contents.
• Up
Navigates to the top folder of the selected folder or file.

[Fig.] Tools Menu

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• Options
Sets various backup options.
• Backup device
- Change backup device
Changes the backup device.
- Replicate backup device
Replicates the backup information or the backup device.
- Restore backup information
Changes the replicated backup information into the current backup
information.
• Connect to network folder
Connects to a network folder to be used as a backup source.
• Migration
Runs a tool that replicates the files and folder structure to another storage
device.
• Integrity check
Runs a tool which checks whether data stored on the actual backup device
matches the backup information of Samsung Auto Backup.
• Compress backup info
Compresses the backup information.

[Fig.] Help Menu

• Help
Shows online help.
• About Samsung Auto Backup…
Shows version information about Samsung Auto Backup.

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※ What is Backup Information?
‘Backup Information’ is actually a database of important information on
your backups, such as which data Samsung Auto Backup backed up
and the result of the process. Based on this database, the program
performs its tasks such as backing up, restoring and deleting.

※ Why do I need to store the backup information?

If the backup information is lost in part or in whole, you cannot restore
the backup files using Samsung Auto Backup. Also, it becomes
impossible to perform further backups as important data such as task
details are lost. Therefore you need to save a copy of the backup
information in a secure location and try to keep it very safe.

※ What is ‘compression’ of Backup Information?

When a user deletes data such as a backup file and task log in
Samsung Auto Backup, the actual files are deleted. However, the
information related to the deleted files is only flagged as ‘deleted’ but
actually still remains within the backup information. Therefore, if there
are too many deleted files, the program has to check through lots of
information when performing the next backup, and so the backup
process is slowed down. Also, the size of the backup information file is
itself limited. When the backup information file reaches a certain size,
backups cannot be performed anymore. To resolve these problems, the
compression function removes useless data from the backup
information and optimizes it.

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3. Icon Bar
The icon bar of Samsung Auto Backup shows icons for frequently used
functions for your convenience.

[Fig.] Icon Bar

Each icon is explained in the following table:

Icon Function

Backup Backs up the selected source data.

Restore Restores the selected backup data.

Delete Deletes the selected item.

Refresh Refreshes the current program pane.

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Up Navigates to the top folder.

Options Sets various task options.

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4. Backup
You can perform a manual backup by pressing the “Backup” button on the
tool bar or by selecting “Backup” from the Task menu. The following
procedure performs a manual backup:

A. Select the backup source to back up. Select the folders or files to back
up in the source selection window.

※ When you perform backup for the first time…

When you perform backup for the first time after installation, “My
documents” is set as the default backup source.

[Fig.] Selecting Backup Source

B. Select “Task” -> “Backup” from the menu bar, or click the “Backup”
button on the icon bar.

[Fig.] Backup Completion Screen

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※ When the backup was not successful due to backup device access
failure while the backup engine is running, the backup automatically runs
again next time the backup device is connected.

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5. QuickBackup (QuickBackup)
The QuickBackup function allows users to easily use the backup system from
Windows Explorer. The backup process is as follows.

A. Select the file or folder to backup from Windows Explorer as shown in

the figure below, and right-click to start “Run QuickBackup” from the
context menu.

[Fig.] Selecting QuickBackup Source

[Fig.] Backup Completion Screen

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※ QuickBackup runs normally only when the backup device is set up.

※ Files and folders which you ran using QuickBackup are automatically saved
as a backup source.

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6. Viewing Backup Results
You can see the results of the backup process after performing manual or
scheduled backups.

To view detailed backup results, you need to click the “Backed up List” in the
“Task-Related Information” pane of the Samsung Auto Backup window. You
can also check the detailed backup results in the task log under “Settings
Information”.

[Fig.] Backup List Screen

If you open the folder set in the Backup Settings Wizard in Windows
Explorer, you can see the following folder and confirm that the backup
process is complete.

[Fig.] Windows Explorer Screen

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7. Restoring (Restore) the Backed up Data
This procedure explains how to restore backed up data.

[Fig.] Selecting the Restore Function

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A. You need to run the Restore Wizard to restore backed up data. There
are three ways in which you can run the Restore Wizard. After selecting
the folder or file to restore either,
B. Right-click the selected item and select “Restore” from the shortcut
menu.
C. Select “Task” -> “Restore” from the menu bar.
D. Click the “Restore” button on the tool bar.

[Fig.] Selecting the Restore Location

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A. On the first screen of the Restore Wizard, you select the location to
which you want to restore the data. You have two options for the
restore location:
B. One is to restore the data to the original location from which you
backed up the data.
C. The other is to restore the data to a new location.

[Fig.] Setting the Restore Options

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A. With the Restore Settings Wizard, you can set the restore time as well
as whether to restore duplicate files. When you set the restore time,
you’re choosing whether to restore the data from the most recent
backup, or from the backup closest to a time you specify. Also, you can
choose to restore only those files that are different from the
corresponding source files, or to restore all files regardless.

[Fig.] Setting the File Filter

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A. With the Restore Settings Wizard, you can set the file types you want
to restore. Specify the file grouping or extension of the file you want to
restore or exclude from restoration, and click the “Finish” button. If
you click “Finish” without making any settings, all the file types you
selected will be restored.

Clicking “Finish” starts the restore process.

The restore engine appears in the Samsung Auto Backup window, and
the restore process begins. If the restore folder already has a file you
want to restore, the program skips the file. As it is restoring only those
files that have different data and creation dates, the restore speed is
increased.

The following screen appears after the restore process has completed.

[Fig.] Restore Completion Screen

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8. Changing Options
If you want to change the initial backup options (backup file types, backup
schedule, etc), you can do so with the following procedure.

A. After running Samsung Auto Backup, select “Tools” -> “Options” in the
menu bar or press the Options button in the tool bar.
B. On the options screen that appears, change your options and click
“OK” and “Apply”. The changed options will be applied from the next
backup.

9. Deleting Backed up Data

You can delete backed up data you don’t need anymore.

A. You need to run the Delete Wizard to delete backed up data. There are
four ways in which you can run the Delete Wizard. After selecting the
folder or file to delete:
B. Right-click the selected item and select “Delete” from the shortcut
menu.
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C. Select “Task” -> “Delete” from the menu bar.
D. Click the “Delete” button on the tool bar.
E. Press the Del key on your keyboard.

[Fig.] Setting the Delete Options

A. The “Delete all files” option deletes all the backup files and folders
you select.
B. The “Delete all backup history files” option deletes all the files whose
backup history has been stored.
C. The “Delete backup files whose source folder no longer exists”
option deletes the backup files whose source files no longer exist,
having been backed up redundantly.
D. The “Delete old backup files” option deletes all files backed up
before a date you specify, including those files whose backup history
has been stored.

[Fig.] Setting the File Filter

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 A. You can set the file filter if you want to delete only specific file
groupings or file extensions, or make deletions apart from specific
file groupings or file extensions during the backup or restoration.
If you click “Finish” without making any settings, all the file types
you selected will be deleted.
B. When you’ve finished setting your delete options, click “Finish”.
The Samsung Auto Backup engine deletes the backed up data.

[Fig.] Delete Completion Screen

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10. Settings Information
When you perform a backup using Samsung Auto Backup, the settings
information pane in the lower part of the program window displays varied
information about the backup’s result. This information can be helpful when
you perform future backups.

The backup list window shows varied information about the backup, backup
device, backup schedule, task log and a backed-up files list.

A. Backup Information
Shows information about the current task options, backup mode, and
file filter.
B. Device Information
Shows general information about the backup device, including total
space, used space and free space on the backup device.
C. Backup Schedule
Shows information about the scheduled backup time.
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D. Task Log
Shows a log list on the performed tasks. If you double-click it, you will
see a more detailed task log.

[Fig.] Task Log List Screen

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[Fig.] Viewing the Task Log

[Fig.] View Details Screen

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The backed up list uses icons to show the location of the files and their
status. The following table shows the meaning of each icon.

The backup file exists, but the source file doesn’t.

The backup file is the same as the source file.

The backup file is different from the source file.

The backup folder is the same as the source folder.

The backup folder exists, but the source folder doesn’t.

The file has been backed up using

compression/password, and the source file doesn’t exist.
The file has been backed up using
compression/password, and it is the same as the source
file.
The file has been backed up using
compression/password, and it is different from the source
file.
The file has been backed up with backup history, and the
source file doesn’t exist.
The file has been backed up with backup history, and it is
the same as the source file.
The file has been backed up with backup history, and it is
different from the source file.
The file has been compressed and backed up with
backup history, and the source file doesn’t exist.
The file has been compressed and backed up with
backup history, and it is the same as the source file.
The file has been compressed and backed up with
backup history, and it is different from the source file.

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11. Setting Task Options
To set or readjust the basic options in Samsung Auto Backup, click “Tools” ->
“Options” from the menu bar or click the “Options” button on the tool bar.
Then the task options window appears.

[Fig.] Setting Task Options

A. From the Setting Task Option window, you can specify various backup
options such as whether to compress the files, whether to store the
backup history, whether to close the backup window after the backup
process completes, whether to minimize the backup engine during
backup, whether to automatically shut down the system after backup,
and others options.

[Fig.] Setting the File Filter

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B. By setting the file filter, you can back up only those files whose
extensions are as specified during backup. Or, conversely, you can
exclude them.
Otherwise, you can select predefined file groupings to back up all the
extensions used in specific applications, or you can exclude them. If
you want, you can define your own file grouping.

※ You cannot modify predefined file groupings.

[Fig.] Setting the Schedule

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C. From this window you can set a time at which the backup process
should start.

[Fig.] Setting the Password

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D. From this window you can set a password for the backup program to
prevent unauthorized persons from using it. When a password is set,
you will need to enter it when you start the program.

[Fig.] Setting the Backup Mode

E. You can set Normal/Scheduled Mode or Real-Time Auto Run Mode in

the “Set Backup Mode” menu.

Normal/Scheduled Mode
In this mode, all source files are analyzed at the time of backup
and those files that were added or modified subsequent to the
last backup are backed up.

Real-Time Auto Run Mode

This mode doesn’t analyze all the source files at the time of
backup. Instead, it monitors the source files in real time (Real-
Time Monitoring) and backs up those files that are added or
modified.
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12. Setting the Backup Device
Setting the backup device covers three different processes: Changing the
backup device, replicating the backup device, and recovering the backup
information.

A. Changing the Backup Device

You may need to change the backup device for various reasons, for
example, if you want to use a different Samsung external hard disc than
original one.

※ On the backup destination screen, you can only choose the

Samsung external hard disk that is connected. If the Samsung
external hard disk is not connected, you cannot choose the backup
destination.

If you select the “Change backup device” option, the Backup Settings
Wizard that appeared when you ran the program for the first time is
displayed again. In the Backup Settings Wizard, you can change the
backup device and other options.

[Fig.] Changing the Backup Device

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 Note
If the new backup device you specified was used as a backup device
before and contains previous backup data, a list of the users who used
it is displayed. You can continue to use the previous backup data by
selecting an entry from this list. Or you can configure a new backup
environment.
If unauthorized persons used the previous backup data, the backup
information in the data may have been revealed to them. Set a
password to prevent further unauthorized access if several people are
using the same backup device.

B. Replicating the Backup Device

You can replicate the current backup device to a different backup location.
If you select the “Replicate backup device” option, the following Wizard
appears.
※ From the “Replicate Backup Device” screen, you can only choose
the Samsung external hard disk that is connected. If the Samsung
external hard disk is not connected, you cannot choose the backup
destination.

[Fig.] Replicating the Backup Device

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From the “Replicate Backup Device” screen, select the location of the
backup device onto which the backup data will be replicated and click
“Next” to navigate to the “Options for Backup Device Replication” screen.

There are two kinds of backup device replication. One is "Replicate

backup information” which replicates only the current backup
information and options. The other is “Replicate backup device”
which replicates the current backup information, options and
backup files.

When you choose “Replicate backup device”, you can select the following
options.
- Use the replicated device as the new backup device
This option uses the device onto which the backup device is being
replicated as the new default backup device.

- Delete the previous backup device

This option deletes the previous backup device after replication is
complete. This option is activated only when you select the “Use
the replicated device as the new backup device” option.

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 [Fig.] Options for Backup Device Replication

C. Restoring the Backup Information

This process restores backup information that was stored in another
location. The backup information is reverted to the time when the backup
information was stored. Existing backup information is then deleted.
Therefore, after restoration of backup information, you should carry out an
Integrity Check to match the backup information with the files stored on
the backup device.

For more details about the integrity of the backed up data, refer to “(15)
Checking the Integrity of Backup Data”.

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13. Using Migration (Migration)

Migration is different from backup as it precisely copies the folder structure

and files from the source drive to another drive.
Samsung Auto Backup creates a new folder with a name composed of the
user account name and the computer name, and stores the files in this new
folder. But migration maintains the same folder structure. Therefore, you can
use this function when you want to replicate the folder structure of one
computer in another computer.

To use the migration function, you need to select the toggle button beside
the title of the Backup Source window to switch to migration mode.

[Fig.] Switching to the Migration Mode

A. Select a source to migrate.

Select the folders or files to migrate in the source selection window.

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[Fig.] Selecting the Migration Source

B. Select “Tools” -> “Migration” in the menu bar.

[Fig.] Migration Settings Screen

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C. Once you select a drive to migrate in the “Source Disk” pane and click
the arrow button, the drive is mapped (Mapping) to the “Destination
Disk” pane. Now click “Start” to begin the migration.

The migration engine shows the progress of the migration process. After
completion of the migration, you can see a list of the migrated files in the
View Details window.

[Fig.] Migration Completion Screen

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If you select personalized information items (Desktop, My Documents,
Favorites etc) as the migration source, or select personalized information in
the Migrations Settings window, you can migrate the personal information to
a specific folder on another computer, as shown below.

[Fig.] Migrating Personal Information

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14. Connecting to a Network Folder
When the backup source is another computer on a network, you can use the
“Connect to the network folder” function to add the source to the Source
Selection window.

You can select either Network Folder Shortcut or Network Drive as the
“Connection Type”.
“Network Drive” assigns a drive letter to the network folder to connect the
corresponding folder to the computer. “Network Folder Shortcut” creates a
network folder in My Network Neighborhood instead of assigning a drive
letter.

[Fig.] Connecting to the Network Folder

When the network folder is connected it appears in the backup source tree.

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15. Checking the Integrity (Integrity) of Backed up Data
As the basic backup units of Samsung Auto Backup are the file and folder,
you can use Windows Explorer to access the files and folders within the
backup data. Therefore, it is possible that you may accidentally change or
delete files and folders on the backup device using Windows Explorer.

If you change the folders or files in the backup device manually, there can
be discrepancies between Samsung Auto Backup ‘s backup information and
the backup files stored on the backup device. As a result, the backed up
data will become unreliable, and Samsung Auto Backup won’t be able to
restore it.

The Backup Data Integrity Check tool solves this problem. This tool checks
whether the backup information of Samsung Auto Backup is the same as the
backup data stored on the backup device, and corrects any discrepancy to
match the backup files with the backup information.
This tool checks whether the backup information of Samsung Auto Backup
is the same as the backup data stored on the backup device, and corrects
any discrepancies that are found. By using this tool, you can prevent any
potential errors that can occur while using Samsung Auto Backup, and keep
your backup information synchronized with the actual backed up data.

Ú The best way to maintain synchronization is not to change the

backup files stored on the backup device in the first place.
Also, one of the most important factors to Integrity Checks is the
time information of the computer. If the time zone of the computer
changes after a backup was last performed, the Integrity Check tool
may recognize the files as being changed. Be sure to check the time
zone is correct before using the tool.

A. Select “Tools” -> “Integrity Check” from the menu to start the Integrity
Check tool.
B. Click “Check” to start the integrity check. The progress of the integrity
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changed files. Deleted files are the files that exist in the backup
information of Samsung Auto Backup but do not exist in the actual
backed up data. Changed files are files that exist in the actual backed
up data but do not match the backup information, as they were
subsequently changed.

[Fig.] Starting the Integrity Check

C. Messages will display showing changed and deleted files. If you want
to correct the discrepancies, click the “Correct Error” button in the
bottom right corner of the panel.

[Fig.] Displaying the Changed Files

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D. When the tool corrects an error caused by a deleted file, it deletes the
information about that file from the backup information of Samsung
Auto Backup. That is, it deletes the backed up data from the backup list.
For a changed file, it changes the backup information of Samsung Auto
Backup according to the information of the corresponding file on the
backup device.

[Fig.] Displaying Deleted Files

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16. About Samsung Auto Backup
This menu allows you to check the product information on Samsung Auto
Backup.

[Fig.] Product Information

17. Removing Samsung Auto Backup

To remove Samsung Auto Backup, do the following:
Click “Start” -> “Settings” -> “Add/Remove Programs” to display the window
pictured below. From the list select “Samsung Auto Backup” and click
“Change/Remove” to remove the program.

[Fig.] Add/Remove Programs Screen

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Chapter 5

FAQ
This chapter illustrates common problems encountered while using
Samsung Auto Backup , as well as their solutions:

Q. Cannot install Samsung Auto Backup.

A. Check the system you want to install Samsung Auto Backup on

meets the minimum system requirements specified in this manual.

Q. What do the backup file status icons in the backup file information
list mean?

A. The meanings of the backup file status icons are as follows:

The backup file exists, but the source file doesn’t.

The backup file is the same as the source file.

The backup file is different from the source file.

The backup folder is the same as the source folder.

The backup folder exists, but the source folder

doesn’t.
The file has been backed up using
compression/password, and the source file doesn’t
exist.
The file has been backed up using
compression/password, and it is the same as the
source file.
The file has been backed up using
compression/password, and it is different from the
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The file has been backed up with backup history, and

the source file doesn’t exist.
The file has been backed up with backup history, and
it is the same as the source file.
The file has been backed up with backup history, and
it is different from the source file.
The file has been compressed and backed up with
backup history, and the source file doesn’t exist.
The file has been compressed and backed up with
backup history, and it is the same as the source file.
The file has been compressed and backed up with
backup history, and it is different from the source file.

Q. How do I perform a manual backup?

A. Select the backup source and click the “Backup” button on the icon
bar.

Q. When I open a backed up file on the backup device, a message is

displayed saying the file format is incorrect, or a jumbled file is
displayed.

A. The “Compress files” option has been checked in the Backup

Settings. The files were backed up using compression. Therefore,
the files on the backup device have been compressed/password-
protected. Accordingly, when you open the compressed/password-
protected file, a message appears saying that the file has an error or
the file format is incorrect. To open a compressed/password-
protected file, first you need to restore the file using Samsung Auto
Backup.
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Data” in the “Using Samsung Auto Backup” section.

Q. Can I specify more than one destinations as Backup Device and

back up the data to these destinations at the same time?

A. Samsung Auto Backup does not support simultaneous backup to

multiple backup devices.

Q. I selected the “Compress files during backup” option and performed

a backup. However, only selected files are compressed instead of all
files.

A. Check if some files in the backup source were already backed up.
Only files backed up after setting the “Compress” option are
compressed. Therefore, the backup data may contain both
compressed files as well as uncompressed files.

Q. I’d like to change the backup device. What should I do?

A. Select “Change backup device” from the “Backup device” submenu

of the “Setup” menu, and specify the new backup device.

Q. I formatted the computer and reinstalled Windows. How can I

restore backed up data stored on another device?

A. First, you need to reinstall Samsung Auto Backup. Then, run

Samsung Auto Backup and select the device that contains the
backed up data as the backup device. By doing so, you should be
able to use the backup data as before.
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Q. Can I connect the Samsung external hard disc containing the
backup data to other computers and restore the data? What should I
do?

A. Connect the Samsung external hard disc to the computer, and install
Samsung Auto Backup. Then run Samsung Auto Backup and select
the backup folder of the Samsung external hard disc as the backup
destination. In this way you should be able to use and restore the
backup data.

Q. How do I set a scheduled backup?

A. There are two different ways to perform scheduled backups.

Select “Backup Schedule” in the “Settings Information” window in the
lower part of the Samsung Auto Backup window and add a new
backup schedule.
You can also add your backup schedule in the “Set Schedule”
window of the "Set task options” menu.

Q. How do I check the results of a backup, restore, or delete operation?

A. After the backup, restore, or delete operation completes, you can

check its results in the task log under “Settings Information” in the
lower part of the Samsung Auto Backup window.

Q. I selected the C drive as the backup source. But the backup has
failed and the backup log indicates that the program has failed to
back up several files.

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A. System files in the Windows operating system cannot be
accessed for backup. Therefore, these files are not backed up.

Q. I installed and backed up an application. After deleting the

application due to a problem, I restored the application from the
backup file. But I cannot run the application for some reason. What’s
the problem?

A. Every application has a specific environment for it to be executed in.

Samsung Auto Backup is a program that backs up data files.
Accordingly, though the files of the application were backed up, the
environment for running the application was not backed up. This is
why you can’t run the application.

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