View files in Timeline Explorer

  • Hamzeh Tabbaa

Genie Timeline is fully integrated with Windows Explorer to browse backed up data in a user-acquainted environment.

To view backed up data:

  1. Open My Computer/Computer.
  2. Open Timeline Explorer.
  3. Use the Timeline slider to go back to a specific time frame.
  4. Explore the contents of the backup at that point of time.

 Notes:

  • Users can:When encryption is enabled, users will be prompted to enter the encryption password when opening or restoring a file.
    • Double click a file to open it.
    • View file versions by right clicking the file → Show versions.
    • View file details in Windows Explorer by going to the View menu → Details, or right click a file → Properties.
  • Timeline will only display files for the current backup, backups that are located on different locations can be viewed/restored via Restore Wizard.