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Backing up your data les
The Deja Dup Restore Tool allows you to back up your data les.
You should back up your data les on a regular schedule to maintain a current backup. You can manually back
up your information to an optional external drive, a network drive, or discs. Be sure to back up your data at
the following times:
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At regularly scheduled times
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Before the computer is repaired or restored
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Before you add or modify hardware or software
To back up your home directory les using the Deja Dup Backup Tool:
NOTE: Before you back up your information, be sure you have designated a location to save the backup les.
1. Click the System menu icon at the far right of the top panel, and then click System Settings > Backup
icon.
2. Select Folders from the panel on the left side of the window, and beneath Folders to back up, select the
folders to back up.
3. Select Storage from the panel on the left side of the window, click the down-arrow next to Backup
Location, and select your designated back up location from the drop-down list.
4. Select Overview from the panel on the left side of the window, and then click Back Up Now.
NOTE: You may also back up to cloud storage services provided by various companies. For a small fee, they
will keep your backup for you. A cloud service is recommended, since it is an easy way to keep your backups
o-site and safe.
Restoring your data les
The Deja Dup Restore Tool allows you to restore your data les.
NOTE: Be sure AC power is connected to the computer before you begin this procedure.
To restore your data from your backup les:
1. Click the System menu icon at the far right of the top panel, and then click System Settings > Backup
icon.
2. Click Restore, select the location of the backup les and the folder name, and then click Forward.
3. Under Restore from When?, select the date of the les to be restored, and then click Forward.
4. Select the location and folder where the les are to be restored, and then click Forward.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
6. Click Restore to start restoring the les, or click Cancel to cancel the operation.
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