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Posted by Bob Bob on March 15, 2008, 10:09 pm
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>>>> Allan Martin wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>> ...
>>>>
>>>>>> The internal backup in QBks is not handy and cannot be done
>>>>>> automatically-hence my looking to back up outside in addition to the
>>>>>> less frequent internal run.
>>>>>
>>>>> Absolutley not true. QB 2006 has an excellent automatic back-up
>>>>> procedure. When you exit the program a pop-up window asks if you would
>>>>> like to backup now, the choices are yes or no. Also the backup can be
>>>>> configured to include a data integraty check as well. If that an't
>>>>> handy then I don't know what is.
>>>> ...
>>>>
>>>> The interactive popup isn't what I'd call "automagic" -- I think what OP
>>>> was looking for was unattended.
>>>>
>>>> "Handy" is a personal definition I think--personally I detest popup
>>>> windows that nag me--I'll backup when I choose, thank you! :)
>>>>
>>>> What would tend to be "more handy" imo (but then again, that's me) would
>>>> be an automated, silent background backup that can be set via
>>>> user-selected preferences as to on/off, frequency, etc. Again, whether
>>>> that or something similar has been included in newer versions I don't
>>>> know.
>>>
>>> 2006 DOES have an automatic backup process in addition to the annoying
>>> popup backup every x times you close the file. It is the equivalent to a
>>> windows backup process that you schedule when & how often you want it
>>> performed. I don't know how silent it is. I don't think many people even
>>> know that it exists. I had forgotten about it myself. Unfortunately, this
>>> automatic/scheduled backup process was removed in 2007.
>>
>> What do you people have against popups?
>
>I guess some people find them annoying. I don't mind them as long as they
>don't interrupt what I am doing. Many times a popup hits you to upgrade your
>program while you are in the middle of doing something. Having a reminder
>pop up when you are closing the program is a good memory jogger. I
>frequently forget to do backups on a regular basis so I actually have no
>problem with the QB popup.
>
>>>> I've not check on later versions, but I think companyName.* will ensure
>>>> getting everything required.
>>>
>>> Yes, companyName.* will get everything required for all versions of QB.
>>
I find that an external backup application that deals with all the
important files and runs during an off time both gets it done quickly,
without issues and at my convenience.
I just wanted to be sure I had all the data needed and did not mean to
cause this much posting.
Thanks for all the help.
Bob
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