Use Existing Backup Settings
You don't have to start every new backup job from scratch. If you've previously saved a backup job, you can use these same settings in future backups, just adding or removing a folder or two to the new backup job. This can save you a lot of time as opposed to selecting each and every folder and file you want to save throughout your directory hierarchy each time you create a job.You'll do this by quickly importing the old backup settings. Follow these steps:
1. | Open the Backup Utility, use the Advanced mode, and select the Backup tab. |
2. | From the menus at the top, Choose Job | Load Selections. You see an Open dialog box. |
3. | Select a previous backup job and then click the Open button. Previously used settings are saved with the .bks extension.Figure 13-9. Select an existing backup job to make quick changes.[View full size image] ![]() |
4. | Once you click Open, you are taken back to the Backup tab, where you should see one or more check boxes will already be selected for you. |
You can now proceed with the backup normally, setting a new schedule or choosing to use a different backup type, for example.
