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Posted by Laura on March 16, 2008, 9:34 am
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> wrote:
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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.
No problem. It has turned into an interesting discussion.
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