File Selections

How to use NTBackup to modify your file selections

Contents:	Step 1 - Run ntbackup Step 2 - Open the backup selection file Step 3 - Modify your selections and save

BackupAssist™ contains a simple file selection window, as shown below:

BackupAssist™ file selection

If you selected any folders or files within mapped network drives that were not mapped within BackupAssist™, you will receive the following prompt, asking if you would like these drives to be automatically mapped for you - select 'Yes'.

In some cases, you may wish to use NTBackup to modify your file selections. You can do so by following the 3 step process below.

Step 1 - Run NTBackup

Start NTBackup. You can do this by going to the Start menu, selecting Run, and typing "ntbackup".

If you're prompted whether to start in Wizard or Advanced mode (as shown below), select Advanced mode.

Start NTBackup in Advanced Mode

Step 2 - Open the backup selection file

Click the Backup tab, as shown below:

ntbackup file selection
Backup tab in ntbackup

Then from the Job menu, select Load Selections, and open up the file:

C:\Program Files\BackupAssist\Selections.bks

(or equivalent if you installed to an alternative directory).

ntbackup selection file
Load selection file

Step 3 - Modify your selections and save

Modify your file selection normally, and be sure to save your selections (from the Job menu).

BackupAssist™ will now use your modified selections when performing the next backup.