2011 (Windows)

The most common file types and extensions are already defined for you. But you
can define additional file type categories as needed, and then edit them at any
time. For example, if you install a new program that requires the use of two new
file extensions (for example, .pft and .ptp,). You can define a new file type and
define the two file extensions for that category. Then when you define a backup,
you can select the new category. When the backup runs, all files that end with
.pft and .ptp are backed up.
See “Adding new file types and extensions” on page 51.
See “Renaming file types and extensions” on page 51.
See “Restoring default file types and extensions” on page 52.
See “Deleting a file type and all of its extensions” on page 53.
Adding new file types and extensions
The most common file types and extensions are already defined for you. However,
you can add additional file type categories as needed.
To add a new file type and extensions
1
On the Tasks menu, click Options.
2
Click File Types.
3
At the bottom of the File types list, click Add a file type (+).
4
Type a descriptive name of the new file type category, and then press Enter.
5
At the bottom of the Extensions for list, click Add an extension (+).
6
Type an asterisk (*) and a period, followed by the extension of the file type
you want to define, and then press Enter.
7
Click OK.
See
“Renaming file types and extensions” on page 51.
See “Restoring default file types and extensions” on page 52.
See “Deleting a file type and all of its extensions” on page 53.
See “About managing file types and file extensions” on page 50.
See “Configuring Symantec System Recovery default options” on page 45.
Renaming file types and extensions
You can rename existing file types and extensions as needed.
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Configuring Symantec System Recovery default options