BounceBack User Guide
BounceBack User Guide Table Of Contents 1. Table of Contents............................................................................................................................ 2 2. 1-0 Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 3 2.1 1-0: Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 4 2.
BounceBack User Guide 1. Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction 1-0: Introduction 1-1: BounceBack Software Overview Section 2: Navigating the BounceBack Control Center 2-1: Navigating the BounceBack Control Center Section 3: Backup and Restore - How Do I... 3-1: Create a New Backup Set 3-2: Launch a Backup 3-3: Schedule a Backup 3-4: Restore Data With QuickRestore 3-5: Change CDP Settings Section 4: Managing Your Data - How Do I...
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BounceBack User Guide 2.1 1-0: Introduction Thank you for purchasing BounceBack Ultimate software, truly the Ultimate in backup software. BounceBack Ultimate is software designed to backup the entire contents of your PC to a USB backup device called the Instant PC Recovery Drive. This backup will include all of your data files, the operating system, and anything else required by Windows to start your system.
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BounceBack User Guide 2.2 1-1: BounceBack Software Overview BounceBack software has many features that can be tailored to individual user needs. Here is a brief overview of these features.
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BounceBack User Guide 3.1 2-0: Navigating the BounceBack Control Center If you are having trouble starting from you Instant PC Recovery please review the BBDisasterRecovery manual located on your CD. Section 2: Navigating the BounceBack Control Center Once BounceBack Ultimate has been installed on your computer, you can change how your backups are setup by clicking on the BounceBack Launcher icon in the system tray in the lower right corner of the task bar .
BounceBack User Guide Add New Backup - Click here to create a new Backup Set. Gives complete control of the backup process and allows the backup configuration to be defined by the user. Edit - Click here to launch the Backup Set Editor. This Editor will allow you to change settings for your backups, including setting or changing a Schedule for each Backup Set. Options - Click here to access backup options including performing a Full System Backup.
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BounceBack User Guide 4.1 3-1: Create a New Backup Set Section 3: Backup and Restore - How Do I... In this section we will guide you step by step through the creation of a Backup Set. The following procedure will describe creating Let Me Choose type backups on installation or for creating a new Backup Set. For creating a Full System Backup (recommended) upon installation, please refer to the Quick Start Guide.
BounceBack User Guide Select What you would like to backup. Check the box to select. Select the (C:) for the entire hard drive, select Full System Backup in How. Or select the directories or files of your choice. Step 3 Select Where you would like to backup your data. The CMS ABS will be your default backup device. If you wish to use another device, select it from the list.
BounceBack User Guide Next you choose How to run the backup and any options to include. Some features may not be available depending on selections made and version of the software being used. Backup Type System Backup - Perform a Full System Backup. In the event of a system disk failure or other error, you have a direct replacement for your computer. (Express does not create a spare System drive) NOTE: If you have already run a Full System Backup this option will not be available.
BounceBack User Guide Exit Program on Completion - When you need to run your backups unattended, this closes BounceBack when the backup process completes. Shutdown System on Completion - This works in conjunction with Exit Program, to turn Off your computer once the backup finishes. Step 5 Select When you would like to run your backup. Launch Backup on Connection - Configures BounceBack to launch your Backup Set when you connect your backup device to your computer.
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BounceBack User Guide 4.2 3-2: Launch a Backup Step 1 Click on the BounceBack Launcher icon - in the system tray. Select either Run Incremental Backup Now or Run Full System Backup Now.
BounceBack User Guide 4.3 3-3: Schedule a Backup Step 1 Click on the BounceBack Launcher icon - in the system tray Select BounceBack Control Center Click the Edit Tab on the BounceBack Control Center to open the Backup Set List. Step 2 Select your Backup Set in the list that you would like to Edit. Click the Edit button to open the Backup Set Editor.
BounceBack User Guide Step 3 Click on the Schedule button in the lower right corner of the Backup Set Editor window. This will bring up the Backup Schedule Editor. Step 4 Determine which one of the three choices on the left side of the Editor screen you would like to use. The options are Not Scheduled, Weekly and Monthly. Step 5 Underneath the time, is where you can select which days of the week you would like to schedule your backup.
BounceBack User Guide your backup to be performed. At the top, use the pull down menus to select what time of day you would like your Backup Set launched. Step 6 Next, click the OK button at the bottom of the Backup Schedule Editor to save your setting. You have now configured your Backup Set to launch at a predetermined time. NOTE: A scheduled backup can ONLY be performed when your computer is powered On, and you are Logged in to the Operating System.
BounceBack User Guide 4.4 3-4: Restore Data with QuickRestore Step 1 Click on the BounceBack Launcher icon - in the system tray. Select BounceBack Control Center. Select the Restore Tab to open QuickRestore. Step 2 Click the [+] to expand a directory in the Left Hand column. Navigate to the desired location of the file(s) you wish to restore.
BounceBack User Guide Click to Enlarge Step 3 To select your data single click on the item. If you need to restore multiple directories or files, you can hold down the Control key on your keyboard while selecting your items. Step 4 When your data selection is complete, click on the Restore button at the top. Follow the on screen dialog boxes, to restore your data to its original location on your system disk.
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BounceBack User Guide 4.5 3-5: Change CDP Settings To Change How Often CDP Backups Occur Click on the BounceBack Launcher icon - in the system tray. Select Change CDP Interval. Click the drop down arrow and select the number of minutes you want for the CDP interval. To Disable CDP Backups Click on the BounceBack Launcher icon - in the system tray.
BounceBack User Guide To Re-Enable CDP Backups Click on the BounceBack Launcher icon - in the system tray. Select Enable CDP Backup To Change the Time That CDP Performs a Registry Backup Click on the BounceBack Launcher icon - in the system tray. Select Change CDP Interval. Click the drop down arrow and select the number of minutes you want for the CDP interval. Next click the AM/PM drop down arrow and select AM or PM.
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BounceBack User Guide 5.1 4-1: Remove Deleted Files from the Backup Section 4: Managing Your Data - How Do I... In this section we will show you how to free up space when your backup drive is getting full and how to change the drive letter that Windows assigns to the Backup Drive. We will also show you how to create a spare system drive for disaster recovery. 4-1: Remove Deleted Files from the Backup Step 1 Click on the BounceBack Launcher icon - in the system tray.
BounceBack User Guide Any item (data) with a red X on its icon, means that the original file no longer resides on your system disk. Start by navigating to the data you wish to delete, and select it by clicking on the item. Hold the Control Key down on your keyboard while clicking on the data allows you to select multiple items.
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BounceBack User Guide 5.2 4-2: Change the Drive Letter Assigned to the Backup Device Step 1 Click on the BounceBack Launcher icon - in the system tray. Select BounceBack Control Center. Click the Options Tab to open the Backup Options. Step 2 Click the Next button in the lower right corner to access the Backup Device List. Single click to select the desired device in the list.
BounceBack User Guide Click the Change Drive Letter button to display the list of available device letters. Select the New drive letter to be assigned to the device. Click OK. Click Done.
BounceBack User Guide 5.3 4-3: Create a Spare System Drive (Not Available in Express) Step 1 Click on the BounceBack Launcher icon - in the system tray. Select BounceBack Control Center. Click the Options Tab. Step 2 Click on the Full System Backup button.
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BounceBack User Guide 5.4 4-4: Password Protect the Backup Drive (BounceBack Pro Only) BounceBack Security - This feature of BounceBack allows you to enter a password to lock and unlock your backup device. NOTE: Password Protection is supported on selected CMS Products' devices only! If a combo interface device (USB and eSATA) is in use, the USB interface MUST be used if password protection is to be implemented. Unsupported devices will NOT be listed in the supported Device List.
BounceBack User Guide Supported devices will be listed here. Select your backup device and click the Next button. Step 3 If you do not want to select any Password Options proceed to step 4. Click the Options button to take you to the Password Options screen. There are 2 options available here: Always Prompt for Password Before Backing Up If enabled, and a backup is requested by any method, you will have to enter your password manually before the backup process can continue.
BounceBack User Guide Ask Me a Security Question if I Forget My Password If checked when you password protect your device, the software will provide you with a secondary opportunity to remind you should you ever forget your password. When you answer the question correctly, BounceBack will then provide you with your password. Click OK when finished to go back to the Password Selection screen. Step 4 Input your password into the Enter Password and Verify Password text fields.
BounceBack User Guide back in. NOTE: If you are unlocking your device, enter your password into the Enter Password and Verify Password fields and click the Unlock Device button.
BounceBack User Guide 5.5 4-5: Restore Previous File Versions (Not Available in Express) Versioned File Restore - This section will walk you through how to Restore a file(s) from a Versioned Backup that you have performed. Step 1 Click on the BounceBack Launcher icon - in the system tray. Click BounceBack Version Administrator to open the application. Step 2 Click the appropriate Date Tab at the top of the Left Column. Click on the [+] to expand a directory in the Left Hand column.
BounceBack User Guide Step 3 To select your data, single click on the item. If you need to restore multiple directories or files, you can hold down the Control Key on your keyboard while selecting your items. Step 4 Click the Restore button to start the restore process. Follow the on screen dialog boxes to continue with the Restore process.
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BounceBack User Guide 6.1 5-1: Multiple Backup Destinations in a Backup Set Disabled by default. When this feature is enabled, this allows you to select multiple backup items in the Backup Set Editor. This is helpful when you would like to have the ability to have a Backup Set backup your data to multiple devices or locations. Step 1 Click on the BounceBack Launcher icon - in the system tray. Select BounceBack Control Center. Click the Options Tab to open the Backup Options.
BounceBack User Guide Step 3 Open the Backup Set Editor. (See Section 3-1: Create a New Backup Set for instructions) Click the “New” tab to create a new backup location for your backup set. Select what you want to backup and where you want it to backup to. Click OK to complete your backup set.
BounceBack User Guide 6.2 5-2: Changing BounceBack’s Screen Resolution Default setting is 100%. With todays modern hi-resolution monitors, BounceBack allows you to scale its resolution to fit your screen to your liking. BounceBack has 4 settings, 100%, 125%, 150% and 200% to fit any screen resolution that you may use. Step 1 Click on the BounceBack Launcher icon - in the system tray. Select BounceBack Control Center. Click the Options Tab to open the Backup Options.
BounceBack User Guide Use the Set Screen Resolution pull down to select one of the 4 settings. Click the Accept button to save your changes.