Installation Steps
When you download the 30-day trial version of Backup for Workgroups, a copy of the executable program
BFWSETUP.EXE is saved on your computer. Use the Setup Program to install and configure Backup for Workgroups
on the computer(s) you want to backup.
The Setup Program will ask you questions and adjust what it installs based on the selections you make. The Setup
Program includes the Backup Client software, the Data Repository software and all of the Add-On products.
Everything is included in one download so you do not need to download anything else.
You can use the links below to read about the steps that Backup for Workgroups will walk you through before
running the Setup Program at your location.
How to Install Backup for Workgroups to Backup One Computer
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1. Run the Backup for Workgroups Setup program.
Welcome Screen.
On the Welcome screen, choose the option that allows you to
Set up Backup for Workgroups for the first time.
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2. Backup This Computer.
On the Backup This Computer screen, choose Yes to
include this computer in the backup process. Both the Data
Repository Manager and the Backup Client software will be installed
on this computer.
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3. Software Folders.
On the Software Folders screen, you need to identify the
location for two (2) different items.
- In the top
type-in field, identify the installation path for the Data
Repository Manager.
- In the bottom
type-in field, identify the location for the Backup Client
software.
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4. Initial Storage Location.
On the Initial Storage Location screen, identify the
location of one of the disk-based device you plan to use to hold
your backup data.
- If you plan
on using more than one device as part of your Data Repository
storage, you can enter the location of the second device at a
later time. For now, you need to enter the path of at least one
storage device.
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Service Account.
- If you are
installing on Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT, the Data Repository
Manager runs as a service. Enter the account details for an
existing Windows user account that has the rights to both run
services and access the storage devices using the credentials of
this Windows user.
- If you are
installing on Windows 98/ME, the Data Repository runs as an
application, and the setup program skips this step.
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6. Email Setup.
On the Email Setup screen, provide Backup for Workgroups
with information needed to communicate with your email server.
- In the top
portion of the screen, use DNS or specify your email server name
and logon credentials.
- In the lower
portion, enter the email address at which you would like to
receive backup program reports.
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7. Backup Client Options.
If you are installing on Windows 2003, you will be presented with
the Backup Clients Options screen. We recommend using the
Open File Add-On to include Exchange Server, Active Directory, and
open file data in the backup process.
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8. Backup Schedule.
On the Backup Schedule screen, specify the day and times
of when you want this computer backed up.
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9. Summary.
On the Summary screen, you are welcome to review your
selections and if you want to make any changes, use the Back
button to navigate through the setup screens again. If you are
satisfied with your selections, press Next.
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10. Installing…
The Backup for Workgroups setup program will copy the appropriate
files to your computer and open both the Data Repository Manager and
Backup Client software on your desktop. |
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11. Backup Client.
The Backup Client software runs. To start your first backup, press
the Backup Now button. Or, let the first backup occur at the
scheduled backup time. (11pm for servers, 12pm Noon for
workstations). To learn more about the Backup Client software,
please see Backing Up Your Data with the Client Software
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