AEPC Backup

A. Discussion
This document will cover the process of creating a new BeldenApp Backup using the Backup batch file. The batch file
will make backing up a PC faster and easier by copying all of the folders\files that are used in creating a backup of the PC
for AEPC, placing them in the Temp directory, and removing all of the extra files/folders that we don’t need.
The Backup batch file, along with this document, will be stored in the following locations:
‐ Nogales‐ \\10.30.1.101\software$\AEPC\Backup
‐ Richmond/Cobourg‐ \\us.gad.local\global\US\RIC1\Shared\Manf Engineering\AEPC\Backup

Note: Make sure there are no files/folders in the Temp directory prior to making the backup

B. Running the Batch File

As with other administrative functions, you should reboot the PC and be logged in as the Administrator.

1. Programs\services to stop\verify not running:

‐ RSView32
‐ Logix5000 Clock Update Tool
‐ RSLinx
‐ Harmony

Note: On Windows 10 PCs, they were not set up to run the Logix5000 Clock Update Tool at startup for the Administrator,
therefore, RSLinx and Harmony will not start as well. Logging in as the Administrator is all that is required.

2. Copying/cleaning the backup files

‐ Copy the batch file to the root directory (C:\)

‐ Right‐click on the backup.bat file and select Run as Administrator

 ‐ You will be presented with a DOS Screen letting you know that you have started a backup
o Press any key to continue with the backup
o Click on the “X” in the upper right‐hand corner to abort the backup

‐ The next screen will scroll through showing the progress of the backup

‐ When completed, the next screen will inform you that the backup/cleanup process is complete
o The backup program will delete the unnecessary folders/files during the cleanup
o Go to the Temp folder to access the backup files

3. Create the backup (.zip) File

‐ Access the C:\Temp directory where the folders/files are located
o In the Temp directory, you will find the following files/folders:
 The PC Configuration Sheet
  The Windows 10 DCOM Settings instruction
 AppData Folder‐ Contains the configuration files for BMES (Older BeMES Program)
 This configuration file will be copied to the C:\ProgramData\Belden Inc\BMES_Recipe folder
on the new PC
 BeldenApp Folder
 Program Files Folder‐ AllPrint program/configuration files
 ProgramData Folder‐ Used to store the configuration files for the newer BeEM and BeMES Programs
‐ Select all of the files/folders in the Temp directory (Ctrl + A keys)
o Right‐click on the BeldenApp folder
o Select Send to > Compressed (.zipped) folder

o Name the backup file using the naming convention that we already use

4. Save the Backup File

‐ Save a copy of the backup file to the Root Directory (C:\) and to our shared network locations for your plant
o Richmond/Cobourg‐ \\us.gad.local\global\US\RIC1\Shared\Manf Engineering\AEPC (your plant’s folder)
o Nogales‐ \\10.30.1.101\software$\AEPC\BeldenApp

Notes:

1. If you are backing up a Windows 7 PC for setting up a Windows 10 PC, the Windows 10 mods will need to be
performed. After the PC has been set up for Windows 10, a new backup will need to be made so that all of the mods
are saved.
2. If you are backing up a Windows 10 PC for restoring a Windows 10 PC, all of the mods have already been made and
will be saved