Automatic Daily Backups

Fast-Backup can work with Windows Task Scheduler to run a backup automatically.  You can schedule it daily, weekly or at another interval that suits your files.

Why Schedule a Backup?

• You do not have to remember to start every backup yourself.
• Your backup is more likely to contain recent copies of your files.
• Repeat backups normally copy only files that have changed.
• Keeping old versions can help you recover an earlier copy of a changed or deleted file.

Test the Backup First

Run the backup manually before scheduling it.  This lets you check the source, destination and options and confirm that the backup completes successfully.

Schedule It with Windows

Create a task in Windows Task Scheduler that starts Fast-Backup with the source folder, destination folder and any required options.  Include /AUTORUN so the backup begins without waiting for prompts.  See Automatic Backups in Help for the setup instructions.

After creating the task, run it manually once from Task Scheduler to make sure it works as expected.

Make Sure the Destination Is Available

A scheduled backup can run only when its destination is accessible.  If you back up to a removable USB drive, that drive must be connected when the task starts.  A destination computer or server must also be switched on and available over the network.

Do Not Rely on Only One Backup

An automatic local backup is useful, but it should not be your only copy.  Keep another backup on a separate drive and, where possible, store one copy away from the computer it protects.