Can Automatic Backup copy the data immediately as it changes (e.g. new files are added or existing files are modified)?

CyberLynk Network2015-04-15T15:26:19+00:00Yes, this is what we call Real-time backup. You can select this option in the Backup Wizard Scheduling step. By using a low level Windows API this feature comes with zero impact on your computer performance.

Can Automatic Data Backup use NAS device as a backup destination?

CyberLynk Network2015-04-15T15:21:35+00:00Yes, and you can learn more about this option and how to set custom credentials for network locations here.

Can I control how many versions of the file to keep?

CyberLynk Network2015-04-15T15:24:59+00:00Yes, you can control how many versions to keep using Purge Options. Check our here for more details.

Can I control how many versions of the file to keep?

CyberLynk Network2015-04-15T15:28:09+00:00Yes, you can control how many versions to keep using Purge Options. Check our here for more details.

Does Automatic Data Backup keep older versions of the file?

CyberLynk Network2015-04-15T15:24:29+00:00Yes, and this feature gives you an ability to restore a file to a certain point in the past.

If I delete a file on my local computer is it also deleted from backup storage?

CyberLynk Network2015-04-15T15:25:41+00:00Yes, the file will be deleted from the online storage too. By default, though, the file will stay on the online storage for 30 days to prevent accidental deletion. We call it Smart Delete and you can learn more about it here.

Can Automatic Data Backup copy only modified portion of the file? I want to backup my Outlook PST file, but it is 2GB and I don’t want to copy the whole file every time.

CyberLynk Network2015-04-15T15:20:23+00:00This is called block-level backup and it is fully supported with Automatic Data Backup Workstation edition and our Server edition.

How Automatic Data Backup recognizes modified files?

CyberLynk Network2015-04-15T15:18:49+00:00We are using time stamp to identify modified files.

Does Automatic Data Backup copy all files every time it runs?

CyberLynk Network2015-04-15T15:17:59+00:00No, Automatic Data Backup identifies files modified since the last backup and only copies such files. This makes subsequent backups run much faster.

How master password works?

CyberLynk Network2015-04-15T15:16:59+00:00The master password helps you to protect your backup files from unauthorized access. Only someone who knows master password can start Automatic Data Backup. Master password is optional and off by default.