In this part of the backup setup, users can choose to compress their data using 64-bit Zip compression ;and encrypt via highly secure 256 bit AES military encryption. To enable compression: In the Setup wizard, go to Step 3. Mark the checkbox Enable Compression. Click Next to proceed. To enable security: In the Setup wizard, go to Step 3. Mark […]
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File Filters
Genie Timeline Home ;and Free users can exclude specific file types of selected items from My Computer tab. To create file filters, please do the following: Select My Computer tab. Click Filter my Selections. Select Enable Filters. Type the file extensions you want to exclude separated by semi-colons for multiple file selections. (example .html;.exe;.dwg) Click Done to save changes. Notes: Filters must be […]
Advanced File Filtering
Genie Timeline Pro ;and Server editions offer advanced filtering options on all or specific path. Users can include, exclude file extensions or regular expressions. To Add Filters: In Modify Data Selections, click on Filter my selections. In the Advanced Filters dialog, click the Add button. In the Add Filter dialog you have the option to filter either: All Selections: Where the filter rule will apply […]
Adding items from My Computer tab
Genie Timeline gives a Windows-Explorer-like view to manually select any file/folder location for backup. To select files/folders from My Computer tab: Method 1: Open the Dashboard. Under Manage Backup, select Modify data selections. Click on My Computer tab. Browse to the folders/ files you want to backup ;and select them. Selecting the entire folder ;and its contents will have a blue check, […]
View/Restore Files
Genie Timeline offers easy to use, easy to access methods to restore ;and view backed up data. Users can restore/view data in more than one way: Timeline Explorer: The Timeline enables you to view all files ;and folders backed up, it is fully integrated with Windows Explorer. Advanced Restore: This wizard enables restoring files at […]
Windows Enhancements
Genie Timeline’s Windows Enhancements make accessing backed up data; and managing backups easier. These enhancements are: Timeline Explorer: A virtual drive in My Computer to view all backed up data in a 2-dimension Windows Explorer. Show hidden files: Hidden files are not shown by default when you are using the My Computer tab of the […]
Running Backups
There is no need to schedule backups using Genie Timeline as the backup process runs automatically in the background. Although it is not recommended, users can stop backups by pausing the backup process, pausing will cause the protection level to drop. In addition, pausing a backup will not enhance your computer performance, because the backup […]
The System Tray Agent
The System Tray Agent, located next to the clock on your computer, enables quick access to the Dashboard. The agent’s icon gives a quick display of the backup status. Mouse over it for the actual status. System Tray Agent’s states: Genie Timeline is monitoring changes. The backup is paused. Genie Timeline requires attention. Error in […]
Genie Timeline Dashboard
The Dashboard enables users to monitor the health of the backup as well as offering backup controls ;and settings. To access Dashboard: Method 1: Right-click the System Tray agent. Click Open Dashboard. Method 2: Double-click the System Tray agent.
Exclude files from backup
There are various means for excluding files or locations from backup. Only the first method will actually delete all file versions from the backup, the latter methods will only exclude newer versions from being added. Method 1 Drag/drop files to No-Backup Zone located on the Desktop. Method 2 Modify data selections, add file filtering options, […]