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== Setup for Backup == | == Setup for Backup == | ||
− | There are several different way to use the program | + | There are several different way to use the program. I generally set it up with a small program in the directory that I wish to backup, then to run the backup I go to that directory ( with a file manager ) and double click the file. This is what I will describe here. Later I may document other ways to run it, but they are not very deep, you can probably figure them out. |
− | + | *Copy the file _sample_backup.py from your download of the program and drop it in the target directory. Lets say the name of this is ....../my_important_files. | |
− | + | *Set up a backup location somewhere on your computer or network. It should be named ......./my_important_files. You need to set up this directory manually because the backup program checks this name to make sure you do not backup to the wrong location by mistake. Of course once this is setup it is done for good. | |
− | *Copy the file _sample_backup.py from your download of the program and drop it in the | ||
− | *Set up a backup location somewhere on your computer or network. It should be named ......./my_important_files. You need to set up this directory manually because the backup program checks this name to make sure you do not backup to the wrong location by mistake. Of course once this is setup it is done for good | ||
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= How to Use the Parameter File = | = How to Use the Parameter File = |