Clickfree Wireless Backup User Guide for Microsoft Windows users
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Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) Introducing the Clickfree Wireless Contents INTRODUCING THE CLICKFREE WIRELESS ......................................................... 4 How it works............................................................................................................................................. 4 Definitions ................................................................................................................................................
Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) Introducing the Clickfree Wireless Introducing the Clickfree Wireless HOW IT WORKS Clickfree Wireless backup drive is the easiest way to protect the data on all the PC and Mac computers connected to your wireless router, with no effort at all, by automatically searching for and backing up onto its built-in hard disk all the content stored on these computers. No hardware configuration or software installation is required.
Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) Introducing the Clickfree Wireless Backup and Restore A backup is a copy of data on your computer. Backups can be used to restore data after loss of or damage to your computer’s hard disk, to restore files that have been accidentally deleted or corrupted, or to move or copy data from one computer to another. Making a backup of your content only copies it from your computer to your Clickfree Wireless, and does not delete it from the computer’s hard disk.
Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) • • • • • Introducing the Clickfree Wireless your customized settings for each computer you use it with Multi-computer backup -- can hold the backups for as many computers as you like, limited only by the available space on the Clickfree Wireless Easily restore to same or other computer -- a great way to move your content from your old computer to your new one Can undo a restore, in case you accidentally overwrote a file you need to keep Photo Viewer -- conveniently vi
Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) Backing Up Backing Up If you have not yet backed up a computer onto the Clickfree Wireless, follow the instructions below. If you have previously backed up a computer onto the Clickfree Wireless, use the BackupLink utility – see page 10. BACKING UP A COMPUTER THE FIRST TIME 1. Make sure that your computer is switched on and has finished starting up. 2. Connect the USB cable on the Clickfree Wireless to a USB port on your computer.
Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) Backing Up 4. During the backup, Clickfree displays a progress window. 5. When the backup is complete, a window tells you how many files were backed up and confirms your wireless setup. When you back up the first computer, Clickfree extracts information about your wireless network so that it can become part of the wireless network. If it could not complete the wireless setup, you will be prompted to configure it manually or to troubleshoot the problem.
Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) Backing Up If you unplug the Clickfree Wireless before the backup is complete (and therefore the Clickfree Wireless may not have learned the settings of your wireless router), you must repeat the procedure as if it were the first time Clickfree is installed. Copyright © 2010 Storage Appliance Corporation.
Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) Backing Up USING THE BACKUPLINK UTILITY After the first backup on a computer, the Clickfree BackupLink utility, which allows the Clickfree Wireless to learn your wireless router settings, is installed on the computer. You will see an icon on your desktop and in the system tray (bottom right corner of your screen). We will reference this icon throughout this manual. [[Not called Clickfree BackupLink anymore. The icon is Clickfree Wireless.
Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) Restoring Content Restoring Content You can restore your content to any computer that meets the system requirements (see “What do I need before I start?” on page 6), not just to the computer the content was backed up from. To restore files from more than one computer, simply repeat the restore process choosing a different computer each time.
Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) Restoring Content 4. All categories that contain files on the selected backup are selected. • • If you just want to restore everything that was backed up, click Next. If there are any categories that you do not want to restore, click the check box to clear it. If a category does not have a check box, that means that there are no files for that category on the selected backup.
Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) • • Restoring Content Replace all same-name files – check Do this for all duplicate files and click Replace. Clickfree replaces all remaining same-name files without asking you. If two files have the same size (KB) and same date modified, it is likely to be safe to skip. If you skipped any files during a restore, the Restore Complete window has an Exceptions link at the bottom left. Click the link to see a list of the files that were not restored.
Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) Restoring Content 2. In the Welcome window, click Do More, then click Options. 3. Click the Restore tab. 4. Click Undo Restore. 5. Click Start. The latest restore is undone. To see what files were replaced by undoing the restore, click Click here to view undo log. Copyright © 2010 Storage Appliance Corporation.
Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) Viewing Backed Up Files Viewing Backed Up Files BROWSING OR SEARCHING FOR FILES, OR VIEWING PHOTOS 1. Double-click the icon on the desktop (or click once on the icon in the system tray). 2. In the Welcome window, click Do More, then click Viewer. 3. The Backup Summary window is displayed. 4. In the Current PC box select the name of the computer whose files you want to view. 5.
Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) Viewing Backed Up Files WHAT CAN I DO WITH THE FILES ON MY BACKUP? When you have files displayed in the browse or search or photo view windows, you can either: • • Double-click a file to open it with the program that your computer normally uses for files of this type.
Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) Viewing Backed Up Files Frequently Asked Questions Q: Will it back up software (programs)? A: No. Clickfree focuses on backing up all personal user content. Q: Does this copy all the files each time? A: First backup copies all files, then subsequent backups are incremental only looking for new or changed files. Q: Can the ClickFree be password protected so only I can access the data? A: No, Clickfree Wireless cannot be password protected.
Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) Viewing Backed Up Files Windows 7. Q: Will it work with Windows 7? A: Yes, it's a great way to transfer data from old computer to new one. Q: Will it work with 64-bit versions of Windows Vista & Windows 7? A: Yes. Q: If I bought a new Mac and had a PC previously can I move files from Windows to Mac using the Clickfree? A: Yes. You can move files from Windows to a Mac. You would then need to reconfigure the Clickfree to back up the Mac information.
Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) Viewing Backed Up Files Q: Will it transfer a virus? A: No. Clickfree backs up files and filters them through the computers antivirus software. Most viruses are executables, which Clickfree does not back up. Q: If you have a virus quarantined, will it transfer? A: No, Clickfree will avoid these files. Q: Will this backup emails? A: Yes. The email of all popular email clients are supported and will be backed up. Q. Can I skip over files that I do not want backed up? A.
Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) Viewing Backed Up Files Q: If you download 2 different computers will the files merge? A: No. They remain separate and easy to switch between the two computers. Q: If there is a flash drive connected to the computer, can the ClickFree back it up? A: Yes, you can set up Clickfree to backup flash drives connected to your computer.
Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) Viewing Backed Up Files smartphone files stored on that computer. You cannot go directly from smartphone to ClickFree hard drive. Q: Does it backup everything that came installed on my computer? A: No, Clickfree will just backup your personal content such as pictures, music, email, documents and videos. This is the stuff that cannot be replaced. Clickfree will not backup the application, those are replaceable and can be re-installed.
Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) Viewing Backed Up Files the Flash Drive, then remember what they backed up last time. Most people do this 2 or 3 times then quit because it is too inconvenient. Q: Will this be compatible with the latest version of Internet Explorer? A: Yes, we backup favorites from all versions of Internet Explorer. Q: Will this backup Outlook files? A: Yes we backup email, contacts and calendar information from all versions of Outlook.
Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) Viewing Backed Up Files A: The minimal amount is every 2 hours which is also the default schedule. Q: How many PCs or Macs can I use the Clickfree on to back up? A: Up to 20 PCs or 20 Macs. Q: When first hooking up the Clickfree to my computer that has Windows Vista or Windows 7, I get a question about wanting to recognize the device. What should I do? A: This is a Windows Vista/Windows 7 feature and not prompted by the ClickFree.
Clickfree Wireless Backup (Windows) Viewing Backed Up Files Q:Can CLICKFREE WIRELESS backup and restore Windows and MAC computers? A:Yes. You can backup/restore Windows and MAC computers at the same time with CLICKFREE WIRELESS. Q:Do I need to use the electric adapter on the CLICKFREE WIRELESS device every time? A:Yes. You need to plug the electric adapter all the time once the wireless functionality is setup and this is a requirement.
