How do I restore lost files?

There are different situations in which you may need to restore lost files.  Please determine which of these scenarios best fits your situation and follow the instructions:

1) Your hard drive crashed.  You've replaced it and need to get your files back.  Read this...

2) You have replaced your computer with a new one and need to get your files back.  Read this...

3) You lost or accidentally deleted files on your computer that is still running Magic Backup.  Read on...

To restore files to a computer that is already running Magic Backup, open the Magic Backup Control Center and click on the "Restore Files" tab to launch the Restore Wizard.

Select either "Restore Single File" or "Restore Single Folder".

After clicking the "Next" button, you will see a list of all of the files or folders that Magic Backup has backed up, including deleted ones.  Select the file or folder that you wish to restore.

Click "Next", then select the location to which you would like to files to be copied.  If you select the "Original File Location", any files in that location with the same names will be overwritten!

Click "Finish" and the restore operation will begin.  Magic Backup performs restore operations in the background.  You can monitor the progress by watching the indicators on the "Restore Files" tab in the Control Center.  When the files or folders you selected are finished being restored, Magic Backup will notify you with a popup balloon in the lower right corner of your screen.

IMPORTANT!  Do not shut down your computer while files are being restored.  This will cancel the restore operation and you may have to start over to get your files.
 

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