Xara PC Backup MX Instruction Manual

2 Copyright

Copyright

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No part of this publication may be reproduced in the form of copies, microfilms or other processes, or transmitted into a language used for machines, especially data processing machines, without the express written consent of the publisher.

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MAGIX is a registered trademark of MAGIX AG.

Other mentioned product names may be registered trademarks of the respective manufacturer.

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Table of Contents 3

Table of Contents

System requirements 8 Serial Number 9 Tips for program help 10 Uninstalling the program 10

More about MAGIX 11

MAGIX Online World - The services 11 MAGIX Magazine 12 MAGIX News Center 12

Introduction 13

What is MAGIX PC Backup MX? 13 Features 14 Program interface 16

Quick start 17

What is a backup? 17 First start 18 Activate automatic backup 19 Monitor files and folders 20 Recover data 23 Restore drive 24 Back up and restore system drive 24

MAGIX PC Backup MX Overview 27

Automatic backup 27 Manual backup 32 Restore 39 Back up live & online 41 Additional Features 48

Restore drive with rescue medium 54 Transfer service 55

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Additional features and settings 57

Help menu 57 Advanced burning options 59 File filter 62 Recorder and media information 63

Tips & tricks - Problems & solutions 66

Check drive for errors 66 Set up free space as drive 67 Show instruction dialog again 68

MAGIX services in detail 68

magix.info 68 MAGIX Online Album 69 MAGIX Website Maker 70

Glossary 72 Index 80

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Support

Dear MAGIX customer,

Our aim is to provide fast, convenient, solution-focused support at all times. To this end, we offer a wide range of services:

 Unlimited web support:

As a registered MAGIX customer, you have unlimited access to web support offered via the convenient MAGIX service portal on http://support.magix.net, including an intelligent help assistant, high-quality FAQs, patches and user reports that are constantly updated. The only requirement for use is product registration at www.magix.com

 The online community, on-the-spot support and a platform for exchange:

MAGIX customers have free and unlimited access to the online community at www.magix.info, which includes approx. 120,000 members and offers the opportunity to ask members questions concerning MAGIX products as well as use the search function to search for specific topics or answers. In addition to questions & answers, the knowledge pool includes a glossary, video tutorials and a discussion forum. The multiple experts, found round-the-clock at www.magix.info guarantee quick answers, which sometimes come within minutes of a question being posted.

 Email support for MAGIX products:

For every new MAGIX product you will receive, as of date purchase, 12 months of email based customer service. Premium email support: For priority support, or if you want the MAGIX support team to help with non-MAGIX related hardware problems you can purchase a Premium email support ticket. Log in at http://support.magix.net and click on "Purchase access code", the ticket is for a specific problem, and is valid until it is solved, it is not restricted to an email.

Please note: To be able to use the Premium email support and free product email support via the Internet, you have to register your MAGIX product using the serial number provided. This can be found on the CD case of your installation CD or on the inside of the DVD box.

 Additional telephone service:

Besides the large number of free customer service offers, we also offer a fee-based telephone customer service.

Here you can find a summary of our technical support telephone numbers: http://support.magix.net/

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Mail (Europe): MAGIX Development Support, P.O. Box 20 09 14, 01194

Dresden, Germany

Mail (North America): MAGIX Customer Service, 1105 Terminal Way #302, Reno, NV 89502, USA

Please make sure you have the following information at hand:

 Program version  Configuration details (operating system, processor, memory, hard drive, etc.),

sound card configuration (type, driver)

 Information regarding other audio software installed

MAGIX Sales Department

You can reach the MAGIX Sales Department workdays for help with the following questions and problems:

 Orders  Product consulting (pre-purchase)  Upgrade requests  Returns

Europe

Monday -

Friday, 09:00-16:00 GMT

U.K.: 0203 3189218 Denmark: 45 699 18763 Sweden: 46 852 500713 Finland: 35 89 42419023 Norway: 47 210 35843

North America

to 4 pm EST Mon-Fri

9 am Phone: 1-305-722-5810

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Preface 7

Preface

Welcome to MAGIX PC Backup MX!

Although backing up data is very important, it is a topic that tends to be neglected. Only when an important file is lost irrevocably as a result of a hard drive crash, do we realize that we should have been more careful. But it's too late then.

MAGIX PC Backup MX finally puts an end to that! It's an all-in-one backup solution for notebook computers, PCs, and netbooks.

Simply specify once at the beginning which files and folders you want to back up and the program automatically takes care of the rest. And should you really ever lose your files, you can use MAGIX PC Backup MX to restore them.

You can store your backups either on an (external) hard drive, a backup disc or online. In the latter case, your backups are stored directly on a MAGIX WebDisk, a kind of online hard drive with free registration.

Have fun backing up with your MAGIX software!

Your MAGIX Team

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Before You Start

System requirements

Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP | Vista | 7

 Processor: min. Intel Pentium 400 MHz or equivalent  Min. 512 MB RAM  Min. 200 MB free hard disk space  Graphics card with a screen resolution of at least 1024 x 600  CD or DVD drive for program installation  Also suitable for netbooks

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Serial Number

A serial number is included with each product. This serial number is required for the installation of the software and enables usage of additional bonus services.

What can a serial number do?

A serial number ensures that your copy of MAGIX PC Backup MX is clearly assigned to you and only you, and it makes improved and more targeted customer service possible. Abuse of the software can be prevented with a serial number, since it ensures that the optimum price/performance ratio continues to be offered by MAGIX.

Where can the serial number be found?

The serial number can be found on the reverse side of your CD/DVD case. If your product, for example, is packed in a DVD box, then you'll find the serial number on the inside.

For versions that have been especially optimized for the Internet (download versions), directly following the transaction you'll receive a serial number by email to activate the software.

When will you need the serial number?

The serial number is required when you start or register MAGIX PC Backup MX for the first time.

Note: We explicitly recommend registering your product, since only then are you entitled to get program updates and contact MAGIX Support. Entering the serial number is also required for activating codecs.

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Tips for program help

The "Help" file features hints on how to use the program and additional information. Many important terms are indicated in the text in italics and an explanation to them is reached by clicking on them.

Context help: Press the "F1" key at any point in the opened program and the help file will open with the matching topic (context help).

Search function: Use the search function to find out information about specific words. Enter either the individual word or use logical operators (OR, AND, NEAR) to refine your search if you have several search words.

 "OR" (between two words): All topics which contain both words or one of the

words will be listed.

 "AND" (between two words): Only those topics will be listed which contain

both words.

 "NEAR" (between two words): Only those topics will be listed which contain

both words. A maximum of six other words may be added between the search terms.

 "NOT" (before a word): Topics which contain this word will not be listed.

Print: Use the help program's print function to make a printout of individual

topics or entire sections. The print button is located at the top of the help window in the toolbar.

Uninstalling the program

If you would like to uninstall MAGIX PC Backup MX, you can do so via the control panel under "Software". Or go to "Programs > MAGIX > MAGIX PC Backup MX > Service and Support > Uninstall MAGIX PC Backup MX".

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More about MAGIX

MAGIX Online World - The services

Discover the possibilities of MAGIX Online World quickly and easily from the comfort of your home!

MAGIX Online Album

MAGIX Onlin Internet. You can also play your music as MP3s in the Online Album. Create your personal album website in no time with your own Internet address, and showcase everything that's fun about multimedia to the world.

For example, you can upload especially impressive photos or entire slideshows as videos straight from your MAGIX program. Pictures you put on your website can be downloaded with ease from the comfort of your own home and integrated into your slideshow.

MAGIX Website Maker

MAGIX professional design in just a few mouse clicks – without prior knowledge, including your own chosen domain and email address. Publish slideshows and videos and accessorize your site with music and various effects – anything from a simple business card to a fireworks display of effects, professional or private – show your best side!

More about this topic can be found under MAGIX Website Maker. (view page

70)

magix.info

Help and get help - Directly

magix.info http://www.magix.info/de/, the new MAGIX Knowledge Database (view page about MAGIX products and multimedia in general. Couldn't find an answer to your particular question? No problem, just ask the question yourself.

e Album lets you publish your photos and videos directly on the

Website Maker helps you create a personal Internet showcase with a

from within the program, you'll be able to access

68). You'll find answers to all the

most frequently asked questions

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Catooh

your project is missing pictures, videos, DVD menus, sounds, or samples,

If then you should have a look at the huge selection available at Catooh. There you'll be able to buy media in excellent quality for low prices: DVD menus, Slideshow Maker styles, decorative elements, 3D power effects, 3D transition series, MAGIX Soundpools, songs, ringtones... Perfectly suited to all MAGIX photo, video, and music projects.

MAGIX Magazine

The MAGIX Magazine – stay well-informed & keep up-to-date on:

 Digital trends  Interesting websites  Useful information about MAGIX products

You can find the MAGIX Magazine at www.magix-magazine.com.

MAGIX News Center

The MAGIX News Center features links to current online tutorials and tips & tricks on the software application examples. The "News" is indicated by color according to content:

 Green indicates practical tips & tricks for the software  Yellow reports the availability of new patches and updates  Red for special offers, contests and questionnaires

If no new messages are present, the button will appear gray. When the MAGIX News Center is clicked, all of the available information will be displayed. Click the messages to reach the corresponding website.

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Introduction

What is MAGIX PC Backup MX?

MAGIX PC Backup MX is the perfect program for anyone who wants to back up their data regularly. It allows you to archive all of your important data in different ways. You can adjust whether you want MAGIX PC Backup MX to automatically select the files that are to be backed up (preset: all drives) or whether you want to select certain files and folders manually.

MAGIX PC Backup MX provides three different data backup methods.

 By default, MAGIX PC Backup MX searches for external hard drives to create

backups on them.

 However, you can also burn backups on CD/DVD if you wish.  A special feature in MAGIX PC Backup MX allows you to back up files and

folders in real time, either to a storage medium that you specify, such as an external hard drive, or online with the MAGIX WebDisk: Files and folders which you selected are monitored and automatically backed up to the storage medium or to your MAGIX online storage whenever they are changed.

MAGIX PC Backup MX thus offers many ways to protect your data from being lost.

Restrictions

Tip regarding special program versions: This documentation describes the full

functionality of MAGIX PC Backup MX. However, you may be using a restricted version of MAGIX PC Backup MX, and full functionality may not be available.

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Features

Automatic backup

The automatic backup function (view page 27) provides optimal security for your data up every week. Regular work stages are saved and can be restored later if required.

After the first full backup only data that has been changed since the last backup will be backed up in order to save storage space.

Restore function

No backup program is complete unless it includes a restore function in order to be prepared for the worst case scenario of data loss. MAGIX PC Backup MX offers a convenient way of browsing through different backup stages and comparing them. The backed up files are listed in the menu item "Restore" (view page 39) and can be restored directly.

Real-time backup

Irrespective of the weekly backups, you can monitor certain folders and/or files. MAGIX PC Backup MX automatically saves the latest version of these folders/files after each change, without you having to do anything.

. By default all drives integrated into the computer system are backed

Under "Live & Online backup" > go to "Live backup" (view page 47) and specify which folders/files are to be monitored; then selec

t the storage location for the additional backup and start monitoring. The current version of these folders/files will be saved to the storage medium automatically after each change.

MAGIX WebDisk

Play it safe and save your most important files online to be independent of vulnerable hardware. You can access MAGIX WebDisk straight from MAGIX PC Backup MX. 2 GB of storage space where you can save your files are included for free. If this is not enough, you can expand it. You'll find all important functions related to this topic in the "Live & Online backup" (view page 41) section.

Your monitoring list will continue to be

updated online, even if MAGIX PC Backup MX has not been started. The symbol (tray) is displayed in the taskbar of your screen if it is active. In case of transfer activity, a small info window will

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pop up. It also displays when an automatic backup is started and finished on the hard drive.

Backup with password protection

To guarantee that the data can only be restored by you or authorized persons, you can assign a password (view page 29). This function can be found in "Settings"

under "Automatic backup".

Note: You have to set the password before you activate the automatic backup.

Data Shredder

The normal method of deleting data, i.e. deleting data via the delete key (and then emptying the Windows Recycle Bin) is not sufficient for completely deleting data so that it can't be restored with special data recovery software.

Delete selected data from your hard drive irrevocably using the Data Shredder (view page 50) (also for external storage media) so that it cannot

be restored. Sensitive files, which may still be on accessible hard drives and may still not be overwritten are also deleted.

Undelete

With this function, you can restore files that you deleted using the standard Windows deletion process: Delete file/folder & empty the recycling bin. You may rescue files (view page 52) here before they are overwritten by other new files for

good.

Note: Only those files may be restored whose original file has not been overwritten, even in part.

MAGIX PC Check & Tuning

MAGIX PC Backup MX includes the computer optimization program MAGIX PC Check & Tuning. This program allows you to free your notebook or PC from unnecessary data such as superfluous registry entries or temporary files that are taking up storage space. Please read the program's help file to find out how to use MAGIX PC Check & Tuning most effectively.

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Program interface

Help menu: (view page 57) Important options for MAGIX PC Backup MX

are available in this menu Automatic backup: (view page 27) The automatic backup feature backs

up all drives that are in basis (preset). Manual backup: (view page 32) MAGIX PC Backup MX also allows you to manually bac

Restore: (view page 39) This is where and drives which were created using MAGIX PC Backup MX.

Live & Online backup: (view page 41) Here you can back up files or entire folders

Additional Features: (view page 48) Here you'll functions to restore system backups, recover data or delete data for good. Program window: Displays the functions of the corresponding areas.

k up data ranging from single files to the entire system.

in your MAGIX WebDisk or to another storage medium.

tegrated into the computer system on a weekly

you can restore backups of files

find additional useful

Status display: If the light is not on, the automatic backup function is not activated. If you click on "Activate", the light turns green: From now on, automatic backups (view page 27) will be created at regular intervals.

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estrictions R

Tip regarding special program versions: This documentation describes the full

functionality of MAGIX PC Backup MX. However, you may be using a restricted version of MAGIX PC Backup MX, and full functionality may not be available.

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Quick start

What is a backup?

Copying data to a different storage medium to secure this data is called a data backup.

There are three different types of data backups:

 Full backup: All selected files will be compressed and saved in one file.  Incremental backup: Only files that have changed since the last backup or

are new will be compressed and saved.

 Differential backup: Only files that have changed since the last full backup

are new will be compressed and saved.

If you activate the automatic backup function, the program will create a full backup first. After that, only incremental backups are created every time a backup is launched. This saves storage space, while ensuring that the most current versions of the files are backed up and can be restored.

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First start

When you start MAGIX PC Backup MX for the first time, a welcome dialog will appear. Click on "OK" to close it and switch into the program.

The "Automatic backup" section will open.

The indicator light (1 in the illustration) is not on, which means that the automatic backup feature is not activated.

You can create and activate an automatic backup (view page 19) in just a few

steps

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Activate automatic backup

The backup name (1 in the illustration) is set automatically by MAGIX PC Backup MX. You can adjust it in "Settings" as long as this backup set has not been started yet.

Step 1: MAGIX PC Backup MX suggests a drive as storage destination for your backups (2). You may select a different drive if you wish. To do so, select the hard drive where you wish to store the automatic backups via the corresponding drive letter. "Capacity" displays the total size and the occupied storage space of the selected hard drive.

Note: We recommend selecting an external hard drive (transportable). This allows you to store your backups at a location that is different from your PC, which increases security. However, you have to connect your transportable hard drive for the regular backups.

Step 2: Click on the "Activate" button (3).

The first full backup of your data is launched; a progress bar is displayed (5 in the bottom illustration) and the indicator light is green (6). This means that the automatic backup function is activated and will be executed once a week by default.

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Note: During a full backup, all data on all drives is backed up. This is necessary

in order to subsequently be able to back up only those files that have been changed. This process may take some time.

Warning!Please make sure that the PC is turned on for the next scheduled data backup. The selected storage destination also has to be accessible. If you've selected an external hard drive, it has to be connected.

In "Settings" (view page 29) you can adjust which data should be backed up during the automatic backups. By default, all built-in drives are backed up; if desired, however, you can back up only individual folders and/or files, too. The storage destination can also be changed.

Monitor files and folders

Saving your data in real time provides double protection. During real-time backups, individual files or folders (entire drives are not suited because of their data volume) are monitored and saved either online (view page 41) or to a second location on a hard

Note: The data in the monitoring lists continues to be saved immediately even if MAGIX PC Backup MX has not been started. The symbol (tray) is displayed in the taskbar of your screen if it is active. If there is any transfer activity, a small info window will pop up, i.e. it displays when an automatic backup is started and finished on the hard drive.

drive (view page 47) whenever they are changed.

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Online backup

The online backup feature backs up the files and/or folders being monitored to the MAGIX WebDisk after each change. This way, the latest versions will always be backed up.

How to proceed if you do not have a MAGIX online storage yet:

Step 1: Select the "Live & Online backup" section in MAGIX PC Backup MX.

The welcome dialog will open.

Step 2: To activate the feature, register for free via the MAGIX registration form by clicking on the "Register now for free" button. Once you have already registered, log in by clicking on the "Log in" button (1 in the illustration). The interface and the buttons in the "Online backup" area are displayed afterwards.

Step 3:

 Add a folder to the monitoring list by clicking on "Monitor folder" (2 in the

illustration). Navigate to the desired folder in the dialog that appears. Individual files in the folders are not displayed.

 Add a file to the monitoring list by clicking on "Monitor file" (3). Navigate to the

desired file in the dialog that appears.

Folders and files are displayed immediately in the monitoring list and are copied to your MAGIX WebDisk. Whenever folder content and files are changed, the changes will be updated online.

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Real-time backup

The real-time backup feature backs up the files and/or folders being monitored to a specified storage medium. This way, the latest versions will always be backed up.

How to set up monitoring for the data:

Step 1: Select the "Live & Online backup" section in MAGIX PC Backup MX, (1

in the following picture). The welcome dialog for online backup will open. Close this dialog by clicking on the cross in the top right. (2). Next click on "Live backup" in the program interface (3).

Step 2: Specify the storage location for monitoring of your data by clicking "Select storage location (1 in following the illustration). Preferably you should use an external hard drive or a USB stick. This way, you are independent of the original PC in an emergency situation and can easily transport your saved data.

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Step 3:

 Ad

d a folder to the monitoring list by clicking on "Monitor folder" (2). Navigate to the desired folder in the dialog that appears. Individual files in the folders are not displayed.

 Add a file to the monitoring list by clicking on "Monitor file" (3). Navigate to the

desired file in the dialog that appears.

Folders and files are displayed immediately in the monitoring list and are saved to the storage location of the real-time backups. Whenever folder content and files are changed, the changes will be updated immediately.

Recover data

With MAGIX PC Backup MX, you can restore deleted and changed files.

Step 1: Go to the "Restore" area of MAGIX PC Backup MX and select "Recover data".

Step 2: Select the desired backup via its name.

Step 3: Select

the desired backup time to restore the files to that point in time.

All files/folders that were saved during this backup are listed here.

The color of the data that appears indicates what has been changed compared to the current date. All the files that are listed can be restored.

 Files that are highlighted in red were deleted after the set backup time.  Files that are highlighted in yellow were changed.  Files that are highlighted in black were not changed.

Step 4: Select the files that you want to restore and click on "Restore". The selected file or folder will be restored to the original storage location.

Note: If you want to restore the file to a different location, click on "Save as".

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Restore drive

With MAGIX PC Backup MX, drives can be restored easily.

Step 1: Go to the "Restore" area of MAGIX PC Backup MX and select "Restore drive".

Step 2: Select the desired backup via its name.

Step 3: Select the desired backup time to restore the drive to this point in time.

Step 4: Select a storage location for restoring the file.

Step 5: Select the drive that you want to restore and click on "Restore drive".

The restore process is started; this may take some time.

Back up and restore system drive

Back up system drive

Automatic: If you haven't changed the default settings of MAGIX PC Backup

MX with respect to the data to be backed up during the automatic backups, all of your PC's drives, including the system, will be backed up. You can use this backup to restore the system.

All you need is a rescue medium (view page 49) on a USB stick or CD/DVD.

Manual: To back up a func follows:

Step 1: In MAGIX PC Backup MX, select "Manual backup > "Drive backup". Select the system drive in the dialog that opens and burn a backup to CD/DVD. Give the finished discs clear names.

Step 2: Create a rescue medium for restoring the system drive by selecting "Additional Features" > "Create rescue medium" in MAGIX PC Backup MX. Give the rescue medium a clear name.

tioning system to CD/DVD, please proceed as

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Restore system drive

If you want to restore your system because it isn't working smoothly anymore, please proceed as follows:

Step 1: Start your PC and insert the rescue medium while the PC boots: Insert the CD/DVD or connect the USB stick. MAGIX Restore, a program used for restoring backups, will open.

Possible sources of error:

 If the PC starts up as usual, you may have connected/inserted the rescue

medium too late. Restart your PC.

 If you are using a USB stick as rescue medium, your PC might not search for

boot functions on USB sticks. You will have to customize the startup sequence (boot sequence) in the BIOS. Please consult the user manual of your mainboard to find out more. Notebook and netbook computers without an integrated CD/DVD drive are normally set to scan USB sticks for boot functions.

 Some USB sticks do not support boot functions at all. If this is the case, burn

a CD/DVD as rescue medium.

Tip: To avoid sources of errors, you should test whether you can start the rescue medium and MAGIX Restore starts with a restore function and transfer service before an emergency occurs.

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Step 2:

With rescue medium on CD/DVD and backup on disc

 If you used a rescue medium on CD/DVD, remove it from the CD/DVD drive

once you see MAGIX Restore.

 Insert the disc with the backup of your system drive. MAGIX Restore scans all

media for backup files and should also find those on the disc and display them under "Source".

With rescue medium on USB stick and backup on hard drive

 If your backup is stored on an external hard drive, please make sure that it is

connected correctly.

 The name of the backup and the hard disk where you saved the backup

should now appear under "Source".

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Step 3: Should the backup of your choice not be displayed automatically, use

the arrow keys in "Source" to select the backup that you want to restore.

Step 4: In "Destination", select the correct hard drive among the ones listed as well as the drive of your choice. New hard drives are displayed without drive letters.

Step 5: Start the restore process by clicking on "Restore".

The data of the system backup is restored to the destination and you can restart your PC. The files are restored to the point in time when the backup was created.

Warning!After recovering the data, the rescue medium must be removed so that it is not detected again automatically when the computer is restarted!

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MAGIX PC Backup MX Overview

This chapter will give you an overview of all windows and functions of MAGIX PC Backup MX so that you will be able to find your way around.

Automatic backup

MAGIX PC Backup MX automatically backs up your data at fixed intervals. This way, your data can be restored in emergency situations and you can continue working.

The automatic backup feature requires once first. By default, all built-in drives are backed up; if desired, however, you can back up only individual folders and/or files, too. This can be adjusted in the Settings (view page 29).

Note: Creating a full backup can take several hours. During the next automatic backup, only data that has been changed will be backed up. This reduces the time required for the backup.

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Comments on the different function areas

To back up: The name of the backup is displayed. You can change it in the

settings.

Backup target: MAGIX PC Backup MX suggests a drive for storing the backups, but you may also specify a different drive. Select the hard drive where you want to store the automatic backup via its drive letter.

Note: We recommend selecting an external hard drive (transportable). This allows you to store your backups at a location that is different from your PC. You have to connect your transportable hard drive for the regular backups.

In "Settings", you can add more storage media to the automatic backups like USB sticks, for example.

Capacity of the backup target: The total size and occupied space of the selected backup destination is indicated here.

First backup: Displays the day on which the full backup was created.

Last backup: Displays the date of the last backup.

Next backup: Displays the date of the next scheduled backup.

Back up now: If you wish to back up your data before the next scheduled

automatic backup, please click on "Back up now".

Automatic backup > Activate: This activates the automatic backup feature and the first full backup of your data is started. By default, your data will be backed up automatically every week. Please make sure that the PC is turned on for the next scheduled data backup. The selected storage destination also has to be accessible. If you've selected an external hard drive, it has to be connected and switched on (in case it doesn't do so automatically).

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Automatic backup settings

In "Settings", you can adjust the automatic backup presets.

Backup name: If you haven't created a backup with the current backup name yet, you can change it here. After a backup has been created, however, the name can't be changed, because subsequent backups will always be assigned to this name and backup set.

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If you want to assign a new name, you will have to create a new backup set. As described above, it will be started with a full backup.

Create new backup set

Click on this button to create a new backup set that has a new name and backs up other drives and folders.

Backup target: Enter your backup destination of choice here if the path suggested by the program doesn't meet your requirements.

Note: The destination can be adjusted after the first backup has been created if you are using an external hard drive for storing your backups and it receives a new drive letter when it is connected to the PC again.

Password protection: To guarantee that your data backups can only be restored by you or authorized persons, you can assign a password.

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Note: You cannot undo password protection for a backup. In the same way, it

is not possible to change the password once the first backup has been created. If you wish to continue to create automatic backups without password protection, you will have to create a new automatic backup with a new name and without a password. As described above, it will be started with a full backup.

Data to be backed up: By default, all of the data on all drives is backed up.

 If you want to exclude all of the data stored on a specific drive, uncheck this

drive.

 If you want to exclude only certain data from the backup, click on the drive

where this data is stored to display all the folders. Navigate to the corresponding folder and remove the check.

Note: You can adjust which drives or files/folders should be backed up at any time, even if backups were created already. The changes will be applied to the next backup: new files/folders are added to the backup and files/folders not be backed up are excluded.

Schedule: By default your data will be backed up automatically every week. You can adjust the schedule, if you wish. The following options are available: daily, weekly, monthly.

Start: Enter on which day of the week and at what time you want the backup to be executed. On these days, the PC has to be turned on and the hard drive connected (if external), otherwise a backup cannot be executed.

Apply: Once you have made your desired changes, click on "Apply" to save the changes.

Backup destination in NTFS format

For automatic backups, the drive for the backup destination has to be based on the NTFS file system.

This is due to the maximum file size of the alternative file system FAT32 which amounts to 4 GB. Backups, especially system backups, however, are larger than 4GB. With a NTFS-based file system, backups can be processed in one file, which speeds up the entire process.

If the storage destination you selected is not available in NTFS format, a dialog will appear where you can launch conversion into this format. All data will

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remain intact

and can be accessed and used after. A file system "merely" determines which system the storage medium (e.g. hard disk/drive) uses to internally store/organize files and folders. Operation doesn't change.

Clean up backup

Save valuable disk space by combining incremental backups (intermediate stages).

Note: When incremental backups are combined, only the latest version of a file is saved. All other file versions are deleted and may not be restored!

1. Select

the source, where your backups should be saved.

2. Using the date, select the latest incremental backup up until which all older backups should be combined.

3. Click on "Compile backups" to start the process.

Delete backup: You can completely delete all backup files for a specific

backup project. All backups, no matter if it is a full backup or an incremental backup, will be deleted permanently. This may become necessary if you begin a new backup project and no longer require the files from the old backup series.

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A more detailed explanation:

The first full backup of a set will not be affected by the backup summation and may be restored at all times. With respect to incremental backups that should be combined, only the latest file versions will be combined and can be restored later. Older files will be deleted permanently. Incremental backups that should not be combined will not be affected by the combination and may be restored at any time. Files from the last incremental backup will remain untouched, just like the full backup.

Manual backup

MAGIX PC Backup MX also allows you to manually back up data, ranging from single files to the entire system. Your data is backed up for all occasions and can be restored if desired.

Drive backup: Not only can you back up individual files or folders, but also entire drives like system drives, for example. By backing up the drive on which your system is installed, you can make the system restorable in an emergency situation without having to set up the system again.

Backup to hard disk: To protect individual files that are important from unwanted data loss, you can back them up and store them on the hard drive; this way, they are readily available at all times. This type of backup can also be useful if you want to continue working with an older version of the data.

File backup to CD/DVD: To protect individual files that are important from unwanted data loss, you can back them up and burn them to CD/DVD.

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Create file backup on hard disk

Use these two arrows to navigate through the file browser by flipping through the folders.

The file browser displays all drives and folders with their included data.

Click the "Insert" button to add a selected file or folder to the backup list. If you wish to remove data from the list, click on "Remove".

The backup list that displays all of the folders and files that are to be backed up.

The future title of the backup. Click into the entry field and adjust the title if desired.

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Tip: You

but also via drag & drop: Select the desired files, hold down the left mouse button and drag the selected files into the window on the right-hand side. Now let go of the mouse button to add the files.

The backup created will be smaller, but the amount of time required to create it will increase. If the compression rate is decreased, the time to create it is reduced, but the size of the backup will increase.

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can add files and folders to the burn list not only by pressing "Insert",

In the file filter (view page 62) you can exclude files from the backup or limit

the backup to file types.

If you would like to back up a lot of data, but don't want the backup file to become too large, you can increase the compression rate:

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Create backup: Click on this button once you

have compiled all data for which you wish to create a backup. Now you can select the backup type (view page 34).

Quit: This button will cancel the backup process. This may be necessary if you wish to add something to the backup list, for example.

Backup type Three backup types are available:

 Full backup: All selected files will be compressed and saved in one file.  Incremental backup: Only files that have changed since the last backup (of

any type) or are new will be compressed and saved.

 Differential backup: Only files that have changed since the last full backup or

are new will be compressed and saved.

Once you have selected the desired backup type, you can adjust the storage location if the preset path doesn't meet your requirements. Click on "Save" to start the backup process.

Drive backup

The file browser displays all drives and folders with their included data.

Click on "Insert" to add the selected drive to the backup list.

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The backup list that displays all of the drives that are to be backed up.

The future title of the backup. Click into the entry field and adjust the

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title. The format description of the medium you inserted appears once it is

detected in the burning drive. This display lets you check how much free space is left on the disc. You

can also see how many files are currently in the burn list.

Tip: You can add files and folders to the burn list not only by pressing "Insert", but also via drag & drop: Select the desired files, hold down the left mouse button and drag the selected files into the window on the right-hand side. Now let go of the mouse button to add the files.

In the file filter (view page 62) you can exclude files from the backup or limit

the backup to file types.

If you would like to back up a lot of data, but don't want the backup to become too large, you can increase the compression rate:

The backup file will be smaller, but the amount of time required to create it will increase. If the compression rate is decreased, the time to create it is reduced, but the size of the backup file will increase.

Create backup: Click on this button if the backup list is complete. Select whether the backup is to be burned to disc ("Continue to burn") or saved to your hard drive.

 If you

click on "Save to hard disk", you can change the storage location of the backup if the default path doesn't meet your requirements. Click on "Save" to start the backup.

 Click on "Continue to burn" to open the adjusted burn dialog (view page 37).

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File backup to CD/DVD

Use these two arrows to navigate through the file browser by flipping through the folders.

The file browser displays all drives and folders with their included data.

Click the "Insert" button to add the selected file or folder to the burn list (4). If you wish to remove a file from the list, click on "Remove".

The burn list that displays all folders and files that are to be burned to disc.

The future title of the medium. Click into the entry field and adjust the title.

The format description of the medium you inserted appears once it is detected in the burning drive.

This display lets you check how much free space is left on the disc. You can also see how many files are currently in the burn list.

In the file filter (view page 62) you can exclude files from the backup or limit

the backup to file types.

Continue to the burning process: Click here to start the burning process. The "Burn media" dialog will open.

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Burn media

Once you ha following window opens:

Settings

Select CD/DVD burner: Should you have more than one burner set up on your

computer, select the one that you want to use to burn your disc here.

ve finished compiling data for burning and wish to start, the

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Number of copies: Specify the number of discs you wish to create. Should

you, for example, wish to burn your compilation three times onto disc, enter "3" here. The finished disc is ejected automatically and MAGIX PC Backup MX asks you to insert a new blank disc.

Writ

e speed: Select at which speed you want the burner to write. The

maximum speed possible will be displayed by the corresponding burner.

Recorder

The properties of the inserted disc will be displayed here.

Clicking on the small i opens the "Recorder and media information" (view page

62) dialog where you can do a disc check, for check how secure your data on the disc really is.

Eject: "Eject" automatically opens the respective drive to remove the medium.

Load disc: Updates the capacity display.

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Finalize di

burning. This way, no additional data can be burned to this medium.

Delete disc: If you are using an RW medium (re-writable), i.e. a disc from which all data can be deleted so it can be overwritten again, then you can click on "Delete disc" here to reformat it for burning.

Status

Here you can see how far along the current burning process is.

Burning options

Simulate burn: If you want to make sure that the burn will be successful, you

can simulate burning. Simulation means that the burner behaves exactly as if it was burning without actually writing to your blank disc. This way you can test if the burn process will destroy your CD should it not be successful.

Verify disc after burning: With this setting you can check that your medium has been burned correctly or if there are problems reading. This way you won't experience any unpleasant surprises the next time you need your CD or DVD and their files.

sc: Click on this button if you wish your medium to be finalized after

 Quick: Use this setting to verify that the disc is readable and that all files are

available.

 Comple

respective source file.

Multi-session CD/DVD: If there's still a lot of space left on your disc and you may wish to use it later, select this setting.

Overburn disc: With this setting you can exceed the actual capacity of your disc by a few kilobytes.

Shutdown PC after burning: In case you've started burning and you don't want to have to wait around until it has finished, activate this setting and the computer will automatically shut down after the process has been completed, along with all other applications.

te: Here, each file on the disc is compared individually with its

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Click on this button if you wish to cancel the process. This brings you back to the start view from where you can reselect a work and burn method. Once you have adjusted the burn settings to meet your requirements, click this button. The burn session will now start.

Restore

Restore backups of files and drives that you created with MAGIX PC Backup MX.

Restore file

Backup name: Use the backup name to select the backup set which contains

the desired data.

Backup time: Use the date to select the desired "intermediate" backup.

Find: Enter the name of the file or folder that you are searching for. All

"intermediate" backups which contain this search term are displayed in the date field. Select the desired backup to display the search results.

Status: The color of the data that appears indicates what has been changed compared to the current date. All the files that are listed can be restored.

 Files that are highlighted in red were deleted after the set backup time.

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 F

iles that are highlighted in yellow were changed.

 Files that are highlighted in black were not changed.

Restore: Once you have checked the data that you wish to restore, please click on "Restore". The data will be restored to the original storage location.

If a more recent version of this data exists, a dialog will pop up and you can decide how to proceed.

Save as: Click here to restore the files/folder to a new storage location.

Restore drive

Only one drive can be restored at a time. Multiple drives have to restored one after the other.

System drive

s as a special case: The system drive cannot be restored via this function because it is in use. A rescue medium is required that enables a specific restore function. You can create it in MAGIX PC Backup MX via "Additional Features" (view page 49). You'll find a detailed description in "Restore

drive with rescue medium".

Backup time: To limit the list of backups, you can enter a period of time.

Destination: Determine the drive where you want to restore the backup data.

Note: If the selected target drive contains any data, it will be overwritten and

cannot be saved.

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Restore drive: The selected drive is restored by clicking. This process may

take some time.

Transfer service

To use the transfer service for hard drives, you must create a rescue medium. This allows you to start the restore program with transfer function. Please proceed as described under "Transfer service" (view page 55).

Back up live & online

Saving your data in real time provides double protection. In addition to the automatic backups on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, you can also use the real-time backup feature to protect yourself against losing valuable data.

During real-time backups, individual files or folders (entire drives are not suited because of their data volume) are monitored and saved either online (view page 41) or to a second location on a hard drive (view page 47) whenever they are changed.

Online backup

Register with MAGIX Online World http://www.magix-online.com and take advantage of selected files or entire folders with all included data can be monitored so that they will be backed up online after each change.

your personal MAGIX WebDisk. With MAGIX PC Backup MX,

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After you have registered and logged in, you can create a monitoring list.

Monitor folder: Select the folders that should be monitored. If you click on "Monitor folder", a dialog where you can navigate to the folder that should be monitored will open. The folders' content is not displayed until they are selected in the monitoring list. The transfer to your MAGIX WebDisk starts immediately.

Monitor file: Select the files that should be monitored. If you click on "Monitor file", a dialog where you can navigate to the file that should be monitored will open. After selecting it, it will be displayed in the monitoring list. The transfer to your MAGIX WebDisk starts immediately.

Remove monitoring: Individual folders and files can be selected and deleted from the monitoring list, in which case they won't be monitored any longer. The version of the file or folder when it was last saved will not be deleted from your MAGIX WebDisk.

Monitorin

You can deactivate monitoring for all files and folders in the monitoring list for a set period of time. The versions of the files and folders when they were last saved are stored on your MAGIX WebDisk.

 If the indicator light is green, monitoring is activated. Changes made to the

folders and files being monitored are saved online immediately. You can deactivate monitoring for all files and folders in the monitoring list with a single click. The list remains intact, the current versions on the MAGIX WebDisk are not deleted and monitoring can be re-activated at any time.

g > Activate/deactivate:

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 If the indicator light is not on, monitoring is deactivated. Changes are not

saved online. If you re-activate monitoring, the current version of the folders and files is saved online immediately.

Log out: If you log out, the connection to your MAGIX WebDisk is interrupted and monitoring is stopped. The monitoring list and the current online version of the folders and files are stored. To re-activate monitoring or make changes to the list, you have to log in again.

Open MAGIX WebDisk: This open the explorer and displays the files on your MAGIX WebDisk.

Note: If you are using Windows XP or older versions of Windows, this function will not work. You will have to integrate the WebDisk manually as a network drive.

More storage space: You can purchase additional storage space if the free MAGIX WebDisk space included is used up.

MAGIX WebDisk as a network drive on XP

You can set up your MAGIX WebDisk as a network drive.

Note: All data that is saved on the MAGIX WebDisk this way, will not be monitored by MAGIX PC Backup MX.

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Set up link to

an Internet resource under Windows XP:

1. Open Windows Explorer and select "Extras" > "Connect network drive" (1 in the illustration). The corresponding dialog opens (2).

2. Select "Request online storage or connect to a network server" (2 in the

illustration). The "assistant for adding network resources" will open.

3. Follow the instructions of the assistant:

Please enter the following in the respective fields:

 ...as

"Internet or network address": https://webdav.magix-online.com/backup

 ... as "User name" your email address that you used to register for the MAGIX

WebDisk

 ...as "Password" the password you used for the MAGIX WebDisk

Your MAGIX WebDisk is located in Windows Explorer as network drive under network environment with the name you assigned to it.

MAGIX WebDisk as a network drive on Vista

You can set up your MAGIX WebDisk as a network drive.

Note: All data that is saved on the MAGIX WebDisk this way, will not be monitored by MAGIX PC Backup MX.

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Set up link to

an Internet resource under Windows Vista:

1. Click on "Start", select "Computer" and maximize the window that appears.

2. Click on "Assign network drive" (1 in the illustration). The "Connect network

drive" dialog will open.

3. Connect network drive:

 Select the desired drive letter in the dialog in "Drive".

nter the following in "Folder" (2): https://webdav.magix-online.com/backup

 E  Click on "Finish" (3).

4 Enter your login details:

 As your "User name" enter your email address that you used to register for the

MAGIX WebDisk

 As "Password" enter the password you used for the MAGIX WebDisk

Your MAGIX WebDisk will now be listed as drive under Start > Computer: network address.

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MAGIX WebDisk as a network drive on Windows 7

You can se

Note: All data that is saved on the MAGIX WebDisk this way, will not be monitored by MAGIX PC Backup MX.

Set up link to an Internet resource under Windows 7:

1. Click on "Start", select "Computer" and maximize the window that appears.

t up your MAGIX WebDisk as a network drive.

2. Click on "Connect network drive" (1 in the illustration). The "Connect network drive" dialog will open.

3. Connect n

 Select the desired drive letter in the dialog in "Drive".  Enter the following in "Folder" (2): https://webdav.magix-online.com/backup  Click on "Finish" (3).

4 Enter your login details:

 As your "User name" enter your email address that you used to register for the

MAGIX WebDisk

 As "Password" enter the password you used for the MAGIX WebDisk

Your MAGIX WebDisk will now be listed as drive under Start > Computer: network address.

etwork drive:

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Real-time backup

With MAGIX PC Backup MX, selected files or entire folders with all included files can be monitored, so that they will be backed up to a specified storage medium after each change. Preferably you should use an external hard drive or a USB stick. This way, you are independent of the original PC in an emergency situation and can easily transport your saved data.

Select a storage location: Specify the storage location for monitoring your data. Then you can create a monitoring list.

Monitor folder: Select the folders that should be monitored. If you click on "Monitor folder", a dialog where you can navigate to the folder that should be monitored will open. The folders' content is not displayed until they are selected in the monitoring list. Transfer to the specified storage location starts immediately.

Monitor file: Select the files that should be monitored. If you click on "Monitor file", a dialog where you can navigate to the file that should be monitored will open. After selecting it, it will be displayed in the monitoring list. Transfer to the specified storage location starts immediately.

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Remove monitoring: Individual folders and files can be selected and deleted

from the monitoring list, in which case they won't be monitored any longer. The version of this file or folder when it was last saved is stored at the location specified for monitoring.

Monitoring > Activate/deactivate:

You can deactivate monitoring for all files and folders in the monitoring list for a set period of time. The versions of the files and folders when they were last saved are stored at the location specified for monitoring.

 If the indicator light is green, monitoring is activated. Changes made to the

folders and files being monitored are saved immediately. You can deactivate monitoring for all files and folders in the monitoring list with a single click. The list remains intact, the current versions at the storage location are not deleted and monitoring can be re-activated at any time.

 If the indicator light is not on, monitoring is deactivated. Changes are not

saved. If you re-activate monitoring, the current version of the folders and files is saved immediately at the storage location.

Display backup data: Opens Windows Explorer and displays the content of the storage location.

Additional Features

MAGIX PC Backup MX provides additional useful functions for managing your data; you can restore system backups, recover data or delete data for good.

Create rescue medium: Create a bootable disc or USB stick as rescue medium that you can use to restore the old system after a PC crash, for example. The previously created backup of the drive can then be restored with the help of this rescue medium.

Data shredder: The data shredder allows you to delete any files, so that they cannot be restored (not even with data recovery programs such as the "Undelete" function in MAGIX PC Backup MX).

Undelete: With this function, you can restore files that you deleted using the standard Windows deletion process before they are overwritten irrevocably by other new files. However, only those files may be restored whose original file has not been overwritten, even in part.

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Create rescue medium

The rescue medium is especially important for backing up system drives. System backups that were created using MAGIX PC Backup MX can only be restored by using a rescue medium.

Drive backups that don't have a restore function can also be restored with this rescue medium.

Backups of other drives that were created with MAGIX PC Backup MX can be restored easily in the program via "Restore" > "Restore drive" (view page 40).

Note: A created rescue medium can be used for all restores of drives.

Burn rescue medium Step 1: In MAGIX PC Backup MX, click on "Additional Features" >"Burn

bootable file". The following interface will appear:

Step 2: Insert a blank disc and click on "OK" in the information dialog (1 in the illustration). You can adjust the settings for the burning process in "Burn options" (2).

Step 3: Click on "Start burning" (3) to create the rescue medium.

Tip: Clearly label the disc as a boot disc so you can identify it easily at any

time.

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If a

drive has to be restored, this disc has to be inserted first when the PC

boots.

Create rescue medium on removable storage device

Note: The USB stick that you intend to use as a rescue medium cannot be

used for other data. Now it is exclusively a rescue medium with an automatic boot function for restoring data.

Step 1: In MAGIX PC Backup MX, click on "Additional Features" >"Create rescue medium on removable storage device". The following interface will appear:

Step 2: Select the USB stick on which you want to create a rescue medium (1 in the illustration).

Step 3: Click on the "Create on USB stick" (2) button to start the process.

Tip: Label the USB stick on its handle or something similar so you can identify

its function easily at any time.

If you have to use the rescue medium, plug in the USB stick and start the PC. Then you can restore the drive.

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Data shredder

Here's how to delete data securely:

Step 1: In MAGIX PC Backup MX, select "Additional Features -> Data Shredder". The following dialog opens:

Step 2:Select the data in the file browser (1 in the illustration), which you would like to erase.

Step 3: Click "Insert" (2) to transfer the data to the deletion list (3) (or drag & drop them). Everything in this list will be deleted.

Step 4: Select

the method of deletion (4) that should be applied.

Step 5: Click "Delete files" (5) and the data will be deleted.

Note: To delete the free space on a drive, the "Free drive space" entry in the

file browser (which is present for every drive) must be added to the deletion list. This way you can be sure that the space that is freed and which may still contain data, will be securely deleted.

Quit: This button will cancel the deletion process.

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Two deletion methods

The following deletion

methods are available:

 Gutmann: This deletion method requires a lot of time, but it qualifies as the

most secure method, as 35 passes are carried out, and data to be erased is overwritten with random sequences of numbers before it is erased again.

 Pseudo-random: With this deletion method, you can securely delete your

data, but it doesn't require as much time as the Gutmann method, since less passes are made to overwrite data.

Undelete in detail

Have you deleted files from your Windows recycling bin by accident, and would like to restore these again? You can try it with this function. The sooner undelete will be attempted after deletion, the more probable it is that the file may be rescued.

Warning!It is recommended that you restore files not to the same drive, but to a different one. Otherwise file rescue could overwrite disk space, which contains part of the original file. As a result, the file can't be fully restored.

Step 1: In MAGIX PC Backup MX, select "Additional Features -> Undelete". The following dialog will open:

The file browser where all files which were deleted are displayed. The colors indicate the chances for restoring the data (view page 53).

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undeletion.

Using "Insert" or drag & drop, you may transfer a deleted file to the restore list.

The restore list that contains all files which should be restored.

Step 2: Add all files to be restored from the file browser into the restore list.

Step 3: After creating the restore list, start the

process by clicking on "Restore files". A dialog opens where you can select where the

file(s) are to be restored. Step 4: Select a drive that is different from the original one, so that no required file parts are overwritten.

Quit: This button will cancel the restore process.

Chances of successful undeletion

Not every file may be completely restored, and some cannot be restored at all. To help you approximate what kind of chances certain files have to be successfully undeleted, the restore process is divided into 3 levels:

Good (yellow): The chances are good that the file may be restored and continue to be used if you restore it to a different drive.

orange): In this case, only parts of the file can be rescued. This means

Bad (

that, for example, parts are missing from a text file. For image files, this means that the image will be lost, since image files have to be complete to be displayed.

Impossible (red): The file cannot be restored because too many parts of the file have been overwritten with new data.

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Restore drive with rescue medium

Drives that are bootable are scanned by default for corresponding media with a boot function when the computer is restarted. If a CD/DVD or a USB stick with a start function (like a rescue medium) is inserted during PC start-up, it will be started.

Note: If you are using a USB stick as a rescue medium, you should test whether your PC searches for boot functions on USB sticks before an emergency occurs. If booting using the USB stick works and MAGIX Restore starts, simply close the program again and restart your PC to continue working. If booting does not work, you will have to customize the start sequence in the BIOS.

Step 1: Restart your PC and insert the rescue medium while the PC boots. MAGIX Restore will start and a welcome dialog pops up. Click on "Restore" in the dialog. The following dialog opens:

Step 2:

 If yo

u saved the backup on a hard drive, make sure that the hard drive is

connected properly.

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 If you saved the backup on a CD/DVD, remove the rescue medium from the

CD/DVD drive once you see this interface and insert the medium with the (system) drive backup.

The program automatically searches for all backup files and displays them under "Source". Correspondingly, only those targets will be displayed that are suitable for restoring.

Step 3: Should the backup of your choice not be displayed automatically, use the arrow keys in "Source" to select the backup that you want to restore.

Step 4: In "Destination", select the correct hard drive among the ones listed as well as the drive of your choice. New hard drives are displayed without drive letters.

Step 5: Start the restore process by clicking on "Restore".

The data of the system backup is restored to the destination and you can restart your PC. The files are restored to the point in time when the backup was created.

Warning! After recovering the data, the rescue medium must be removed so that it is not detected again automatically when the computer is restarted!

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Transfer service

You can use the transfer service to transfer your files and programs from the old, smaller hard drive to the new, larger one. A transfer can also become necessary, if you suspect that your old hard drive is about to stop working properly.

For a hard drive transfer, please proceed as follows:

Step 1: Create a rescue medium in the "Additional Features" area of MAGIX PC

Backup MX. It includes the program for the transfer service as well as for restoring the drive.

Step 2: Connect the new hard drive (target hard drive) to your PC.

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Step 3: (Re)start your

Restore will start and a welcome dialog pops up. Click on "Transfer service" in the dialog. The following dialog appears:

Source: Displays all of the hard drives under "Source".

Target: Depending on the "Source", only those hard drives will be displayed

under "Target" that are large enough for the source. The target thus has to be at least as large as the source hard drive.

Options: If the target hard drive is larger than the source hard drive, you have 3 options how to proceed with the rest of the memory:

PC and insert the boot disc while the PC boots. MAGIX

 Create a 1:1 copy and do not use the free disk space: The free disk space

remains on the hard drive and is not used. You can set it up as a drive (view page 66) later via Windows, so it can be used.

 Set up free d

will not remain unused and you have more space for saving your data.

 Use free disk space to enlarge a specific drive of the target hard drive: If

you do not want to set up another drive, but do not want to leave the free space unused either, you can enlarge a drive during transfer to the target hard drive to make more disk space available there.

Step 4: Select a source and target, specify the option of your choice in case free disk space is created and start the transfer by clicking on "Transfer".

The data of the source hard drive is transferred to the target. A message will pop up when the transfer has been completed. You can restart your PC.

Warning!After the transfer, the rescue medium must be removed so that it is not detected again automatically when the PC is restarted!

isk space immediately as a new drive: This way, the disk space

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Additional features and settings

In addition to the main functions, MAGIX PC Backup MX also offers additional functions and settings, which make working in it easier.

Help menu

Click on "Help" in the main screen to open MAGIX PC Backup MX's help file.

Help

This entry opens the start page of the program's help file. You can work through the help file step-by-step and jump to specific chapters via the tree structure (table of contents) on the left-hand side.

Tutorial video...

MAGIX PC Backup MX comes with several tutorial videos for fast access. You can play them via this sub menu.

Find knowledge & workshops...

You can find interesting workshops and useful tips on the topic of simple workflow with MAGIX PC Backup MX.

Hint: This function requires an Internet connection.

Open magix.info

Directly from within the program you'll be able to access magix.info, the Multimedia Community from MAGIX (view page 68). You'll find answers to all the most frequently a

sked questions about MAGIX products and multimedia in general. Were you unable to find a solution to your particular problem? No problem, just ask the question yourself.

MAGIX Screenshare

This function makes it possible for you to offer assistance to other users directly via the Internet, or to get help from others. To do this, you have to register MAGIX PC Backup MX first.

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Hint: To inform the screensharing guests of exactly what is being shown, it is

also a good idea to telephone or chat simultaneously.

1. If you want to start a screenshare instance yourself, then you have to

2. In the dialog you can enter a name for the screen session. Your user

account name is used here by default.

3. Now click on "Start session". A small window will now open in the bottom

right corner which displays the status of your screen session. A number will also be displayed (session ID) which serves as a password for your guests.

4. Start the screenshare instance.

1. You have to register as a guest to view a screensharing instance. To do

this, open the menu "Share" and then select "Screen transfer as guest...".

2. Enter the password you received from your host (8-digit session ID).

3. Now click on "Start session". A window will open displaying a smaller

version of your host's screen.

Online Update

Connects directly to the online update page where you can get the latest version of your program.

Reactivation support for MAGIX programs

After transferring a hard drive or changing the size of a partition on your PC, error messages may pop up when starting MAGIX programs that are installed on your computer. This function allows you to re-activate the programs; registration is set back, so you can reactivate the program with a valid serial number.

About MAGIX PC Backup MX

Displays copyright info and version number of MAGIX PC Backup MX.

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Advanced burning options

There are some advanced settings which depend on the disc type chosen. Not all chosen objects are suitable or available for all disc modes.

File filter:

The file list can also be filtered, e.g. to exclude unwanted temporary files from the burning process.

 "Use" switches on the filter. The applicable filter options are now displayed.  "Configure..." lets you edit the filter options (view page 62).

Note: The ";" symbol allows multiple file types to be selected. Use the form "*.(file extension)".

The filter can be positively edited, i.e. only the file types entered will be burned, or it can be used negatively. i.e. file types entered will be ignored. You can also include/exclude from the burn session by specifying a minimum/maximum allowable file size.

File name settings:

Joliet file system: Uses long file names. This can lead to incompatibilities when

using the disc, meaning that some MP3 or CD/DVD players won't play them.

ISO file system: Short file names are used (8 + 3 characters). This makes the disc compatible with all MP3 CD and DVD players.

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F file system: UDF is a platform-independent file system. With this setting,

the file names can be up to 255 characters in length, and there are no limitations to the path depth.

Allow more than 8 folder levels: If your files are saved in folders more than 8 levels deep, then you can use this function to burn them without changing the structure.

Folder options:

Choose how the paths (folder depths) to your data should behave while burning. This option controls the creation of subfolders on the disc should you wish to compile data manually and burn it to disc.

Burn files like in burning list (default): All files and folders will be burned onto CD/DVD as they are selected in the file browser. Subfolders will be kept. Folders at higher levels will not be burned.

The files/folders will be burned with their complete path: The files and folders will be burned with their complete path meaning that all parent folders of the files you wish to burn will also be created on the disc. Please note that differing source drives will not be treated differently. If the list contains files with the same name and path (with the exception of drive letters), an error message will be displayed!

Group comm

match, only the parts of the folder structure whose paths differ will be generated on the CD. The source drive is not considered!

Burn files without subdirectories: The files are saved without original paths and only with their file names without subfolders in the root folder of the CD.

on folders (relative): If parts of the paths of the source files

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Burn method:

Discs-at-once: During this process, the laser does not "pause" to readjust

during burning. The disadvantage of this process is that the medium cannot be used again during another burning session.

Track-at-once: This burning process allows another burning session to be added to a previously burned medium (if enough space is available).

Switch on burn proof: This setting guarantees continual writing of the medium and ensures successful burning.

Switch on compatibility mode: Activate this function to be sure that the CD/DVD will be able to be played by older drives and players, too. An older file system will be burned. However, many limitations must be considered: No files larger than 4 GB can be burned, files may not be present in more than 8 folder levels, and the file names may not be longer than 64 characters/no special characters permitted.

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To make sure that the burning options are set properly, you should switch on this feature before each burn session.

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File filter

With the help of the file filter you can search for selected file types or exclude them, and you can also limit the search according to file size. Just click a check box in the desired filter and then enter the criteria (file type, exact size(s)).

You can also include files according to their archiving information: Place a check if only those files should be included which were changed since the last backup.

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Recorder and media information

Use the recorder and media information to inform yourself about your burner, the supported formats, and the current medium inserted in the burner.

Drive

If you have different recording devices installed on your PC, you can select them here to learn more about them. This function can also be used to find out the complete name of the burner, i.e. the manufacturer and version, etc.

Supported media

This displays burner. Not all burners support every type of medium. This will save you errors before you begin the burning process, since you will be aware of what medium types are suitable for your burner.

The chapter "Media types" explains the differences between medium types.

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Loade

d disc

If you have already inserted a medium into the burner, this will display information about it, i.e. which type of medium, how much free space is available, how much free space is available for burning, whether or not the medium can be deleted/overwritten, which read/write speeds are possible, and so on.

If you have changed the medium in the drive and want to refresh the view, click here.

To eject the medium from the burner, press "Eject" and the burner will open.

Data on a rewritable CD or DVD can be deleted so that you can start again at full capacity.

Caution: All data will be deleted forever!

Click here if you want to finish the media after the burn session is completed. This ensures that the medium will be playable by most DVD players.

Notes: New editing or burning processes will not be possible on this CD/DVD if the sessions are closed!

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Safety check

Checks the quality of a CD/DVD in order to determine how secure your data is. After a certain amount of time, CDs and DVDs can no longer be read properly. The data cannot be accessed if the medium cannot be read.

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Tips & tricks - Problems & solutions

Here you will not only find useful tips & tricks which may help you with your computer, but also some background information.

Check drive for errors

When transferring data from a source hard drive to a new hard drive, the source hard drive is scanned and checked for errors. If an error message appears, you will have to check the source hard drive for errors. After you have completed the error check, you can open and execute the transfer service again.

How to proceed to check the source hard drive for errors and to fix them if necessary:

Note: All files must be closed for the error check.

More information on this topic can be found in the manual of your operating system.

Hard drive error checking in Windows XP

1. Open "My Computer" and select Properties from the "File" menu.

2. Open the "Extras" tab in the dialog. Click on "Check now" under error

checking. The "Check disc" dialog opens.

3. Check the "Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors" option and click

"Start".

Hard drive error checking in Windows Vista/7

1. Open "My Computer" and then open the menu bar using the keyboard

shortcut Alt + D. Select Properties from the "File" menu.

2. Open the "Tools" tab in the dialog. Click on "Check now" under error

checking. The "Check disc" dialog opens.

3. Check the "Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors" option and click

"Start".

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Set up free space as drive

When transferring data from a source hard drive to a larger hard drive, you can determine what you want to do with the newly acquired disk space. You can use it to enlarge a drive or to set up a new one. Errors may occur, however, so that the free disk space cannot be assigned or set up as a drive.

How to proceed to set up free disk space as a new drive after the transfer, so that is does not remain unused:

Note: More information on this topic can be found in the manual of your

operating system.

Step 1:

Set up free space as drive in Windows XP:

Select "Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administrative tools > Computer management". The "Computer Management" dialog opens.

Set up free space as drive in Windows Vista

Select "Start > Control Panel > System & Maintenance" > "Management: Create and format hard drive partition". The "Computer Management" dialog opens.

Set up free space as drive in Windows 7

Select "Start > Control Panel > System & Security" > "Management: Create and format hard drive partition". The "Computer Management" dialog opens.

Step 2:

Select "Disk Management" to the left. All hard drives (disks) and their partitions are displayed to the right. On the new, larger hard drive there should also be a section that is labeled as unassigned space. Right-clicking on this memory section opens a context menu where you can start setting up a new volume. Then you can open and use the memory under the drive letter you specified.

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Show instruction dialog again

Once installed, MAGIX PC Backup MX displays a number of security queries and instructions in various parts of the program. Each of them can be switched off by clicking the small box at the bottom that says, "Don't show this message again". If you would like to see all these dialogs again, click on "Show all instructional dialogs again".

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magix.info

Share your knowledge & get answers This MAGIX service offers you and the

MAGIX Community at large a central platform for exchanging knowledge, photos, videos, and music, for discussing and evaluating, for communicating with one another, for presenting yourself, and networking with other members.

You will find the sections "Questions & Answers", "Show & Discuss", "Online Training", and "Chat" where you can play an active or passive role in the MAGIX Community. For this there's not only the www.magix.info portal, but magix.info directly in your product.

Ask questions online

If you have questions or problems with your MAGIX program or you're looking for tips & tricks concerning multimedia, then you're at the right place.

Display all questions & answers...

Use the questions which other community members have asked and the collective knowledge of the answers to improve your own working methods, to solve problems, and to get to know the details of MAGIX PC Backup MX.

Launch the online training center

Learn not only theoretically, but also practically what the program is capable of: "learning by doing", quickly and uncomplicated.

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Let your friends view the contents of your MAGIX.info screen over the Internet on their PCs.

Ideal for viewing photos and videos together or for receiving support for questions arising during your creative workflow while using the program (a licensed client will be installed for this purpose).

MAGIX Online Album

In the MAGIX Online Album you can post your favorite photos online and then send the link to your friends. All photos are immediately available from anywhere in the world on a professionally-designed photo website, in well-organized photo galleries, as full-screen slideshows, or in the form of a personal photo e-card.

 Personalized photo website in many designs.  Unique Internet address (URL).  Upload your pictures directly from a camera phone, send the link, and share

the picture with other camera phone users.

 Full-screen online slideshows with fade effects and music.  Send custom designed e-cards with your own photos.  Share your photos with friends, including Internet management and password

access to private albums.

Your photos online

MAGIX Online Album is available in three versions, of which the smallest (the FREE album with 500 MB webspace for your photos) is entirely free.

The larger versions (CLASSIC or PREMIUM) are available for a monthly charge, but also come with many handy features, such as a faster website, 5,000 MB or 10,000 MB storage space, more website designs or access by mobile phone/PDA.

More information about prices and services is available at the MAGIX WEBSITE.

Using your MAGIX Online Media Manager, you can quickly manage your photo website, upload photos and music, create new albums, add designs and text, and much more. All online without even having to download any extra software! Worldwide, easy and quick in just a few clicks. At http://www.magix-photos.com

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The following option

s are also available:

Send e-cards and photo emails

Send your photos as unique ecards with great designs or as a photo email to your friends and family.

Order photo prints and gifts

Order paper prints or great photo gifts from your MAGIX Online Album and have them delivered directly to your home, or pick them up from a photo lab in your area. Delivery time is usually just 2 - 3 days.

MAGIX Website Maker

Not only is Internet surfing easy! Thanks to MAGIX Website Maker creating websites also becomes child's play!

This service offers:

 Your desired domain (www.desiredname.com) and a subdomain

(http://your-name.magix.net/website).

 250 MB

memory space with 5 email accounts, 1 GB each.

 Website Maker with website templates, intros. Also animations, text effects,

form and design objects, picture and graphic templates, and buttons. And everything without any ad banners!

 Photo (*.jpeg), video (*.wmv) & music (*.mp3) options.  Additional software: MAGIX web mail for managing your email inbox.

MAGIX Website Maker offers 3 months of free, non-binding service. This way, you have enough time to find out everything about MAGIX Website Maker and all existing possibilities for editing and managing your homepage.

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MAGIX Website Maker offers everything for the perfect Flash website:

 Design templates: Numerous high-quality website templates in the latest

professional Flash design with pre-finished, customizable subpages, start pages, profile pages, photo pages, video pages, and much more.

 Text & text effects: Freely positionable text fields with fantastic fonts and

animated text effects can be added and individually formatted with ease.

 Multimedia content: Select your favorite photos, spectacular slideshows,

videos and an online video player with your own background music, or integrate it all as an online music player with playlists.

 Decorative elements: Attractive design objects, plenty of vector shapes,

background images, buttons, and much more offer more possibilities for designing unique websites than ever.

 Animation objects: Large selection of dynamic, impressive animation objects

for breathtaking, moving websites.

 Links: Easily add links to your own or external websites.  Top extras: Enhance your website with a visitor counter, guest book, contact

form, and many other useful extras. Export function: Conveniently add individual components of your website (e.g. video player, slideshow, online music player) or even the entire website to external sites as an embedded website.

Proceed as follows:

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After registering your desired domain, you can start creating your website right away.

1. First, select a design for your website in MAGIX Website Maker

2. If you would like to place an intro (start animation) at the start of your

domain, select your intro as a next step.

3. Now you can replace the mock text with your own text as you see fit. All

free-standing elements on all webpages can also be moved as you please. To do so, click to select the element and move it using your mouse.

4. Once everything is just how you want it, you can put your page online, so

that your domain can be accessed.

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Glossary

Autostart

"Autostart" is a Microsoft Windows function which allows an automatic program start along with system boot. A folder exists, where a list of programs or processes is found, which are executed when Windows is started or a login takes place. Some of the processes and programs are necessary for Windows, while others are optional.

Backup

Copying data to a different storage medium to secure this data is called backing up, or creating a backup. If necessary, these backups can be restored using special programs/functions.

Backup disc

Copying of files to a different file storage medium to secure these files is called backing up, or creating a backup.

Blue screen

The blue screen is a critical Windows error message. It is issued only when significant errors for the computer's function are found in the core, drivers or hardware. Because the errors are not caused by programs, which may be simply shut down, the computer has to be restarted.

Blu-ray

Since early 2008, Blu-ray discs are viewed as successors to DVDs and offer especially high storage capacity of up to 27 GB in a single layer (double-layer up to 54 GB) with very few write errors. The high storage capacity of the Blu-ray disc suits high definition videos and slideshows in high quality perfectly, since these are characterized by large file sizes (depending on material approximately 40 MB/sec) and very high memory use.

The term Blu-ray Disc comes from the blue color of the laser. Because a color cannot be registered as a trademark, the letter "e" was removed from the word "blue".

boot-capable

Storage devices are boot-capable if they feature a sector that helps load an operating system.

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A browser (also known as web browser, or Internet browser) is a computer program that displays websites. The best-known browsers are Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, and Opera.

Button

Refers to an element of the graphic user interface of a program. The button initiates an action in the program via left mouse click.

Button

Refers to an element of the graphic user interface of a program. The button initiates an action in the program via left mouse click.

Clipboard

The clipboard is used to temporarily store objects during execution of commands like "copy" and "cut".

Clipboard

The clipboard is used to temporarily store objects during execution of commands like "copy" and "cut".

Protection of intellectual and creative property against unauthorized copying.

Dialog

A dialog opens in a new window and lets the user interact with the program. This means that the dialog can present information to the user and/or expects to receive input from the user.

A dialog can contain various user elements which can be manipulated by a simple mouse click. Keyboard entries are also possible.

Disc types

The disc types determines the format and medium (CD, DVD, Blu-ray disc, etc.) to which the current project will be burned.

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Double-layer

DVDs can consist of one or two storage layers, and both of these can be written to. Video DVDs increase the capacity up to 4.5 or 8.5 GB.

During the write and read process, each layer can be accessed without damaging data on the other layer. One of the biggest challenges of development of this medium was making normal DVD players able to playback these discs.

Drag & drop

Enables files and objects to be moved freely between various applications (or within an application) by dragging the object and letting it drop using the mouse cursor.

Firewall

A firewall is a technical system for protection against unwanted external access or hacker attacks.

There are hardware and software firewalls. Hardware firewalls are mostly technical devices with network interfaces (for example, router or proxy), and are therefore sometimes called network firewalls. Software firewalls run as a program on an operating system and control outgoing file traffic as well as attacks from the web. They also protect against unwanted secret sending of data from the computer by other programs.

Note: It may come to a blockade of communication between programs or processes in your own system if your security level is set too high.

Hard disk

Storage medium with the largest storage capacity where the operating system(s), programs, and files are saved. A hard disk can be built into the computer, but there are also external hard disks which can be used with different computers via a USB connection (portable drives or external hard disk).

Hard disk drive

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different computers via a USB connection (portable drives or external hard disk).

Hardware

The all-encompassing name for all internal components of a computer. For example hard disk, graphics card, mainboard, etc. External peripheral devices are also considered hardware, i.e. printer, scanner, monitor, etc. The synchronization of single hardware components is coordinated by the software.

HD DVD

The HD-DVD is intended for playback on HD-DVD players and cannot be played on normal DVD players. By default it is created in "1080i" (1920 x 1080 pixels) format. The amount of data is four-times that of normal DVD formats.

Advice: Toshiba declared at the beginning of 2008 that the manufacture and further development of the technology (including devices) would be stopped. This makes Blu-ray the official successor to the DVD.

HDD

Image

An image is a representation of a CD, DVD, hard drive, or another storage medium that is saved as a file.

The difference from a copy or backup is that an image contains information about the structure of the original storage medium, and not just individual files. This enables 01:01 copies of complete storage media to be created.

Caution! Copyright laws forbid copying of commercial CDs/DVDs, and for this reason, this process can be prohibited by copy protection.

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Menus contain practically all function of a program. They can be opened using a simple mouse click on the corresponding menu. Keyboard shortcuts, if available, are also found at the end of menu entries.

The graphical surface of a CD/DVD will also be represented as a menu.

Menu bar

Almost every program has a menu bar. It can normally be found underneath the title line of the program. A simple mouse click opens a corresponding menu.

Motherboard

This is the centerpiece of hardware components of a computer. All other hardware components like CPU, RAM, hard disk, additional drives, graphics cards, as well as other cards for specialized uses are connected to the motherboard.

Operating system

After the computer is turned on, the operating system will be loaded. Without this software, you would not be able to work on the computer. It executes the most important functions and allows other programs to start. Microsoft Windows is the most commonly used operating system. Other systems besides Windows exist, one example being Linux.

Partition

A hard drive's storage space can be divided up into several areas which can be used as separate, independent hard drives. These areas are called partitions. Every partition in Windows receives its own drive letter.

Hard drives may only be partitioned after being re-formatted, or cleaned of all data.

Note: There are special programs, which can partition unformatted hard drives. However, they do not guarantee that this happens without any data loss!

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Plug-ins are additional programs that expand the functionality of the main program. They are inserted into the main program.

Process

A process is a running program. You may view all programs being run at the time in the Task Manager. You will see many processes, even if no windows are open. This is because a program may be active without letting it be known. These programs are called "running in the background".

RAM (Random Access Memory)

This is a hardware component of a computer. RAM is needed to temporarily save files. This type of storage is erased when the computer is shut down or reset. The larger this storage is, the faster you can work with programs to change and save files.

Reset

"Reset" signifies the reset button located on the PC encasing. It returns the PC to the start position and forces a reboot of the operating system. A reset (cold start) is often necessary if a PC no longer responds after a system crash. Unsaved data will be lost.

In contrast to resetting, a so-called "warm start", which is started by pressing "Ctrl + Alt + Del", will skip the majority of the test and initialization procedure of the BIOS.

Restore

Restoration of files originating from a backup will be called "Restoring".

Screenshot

A screenshot is an image composed of all visible screen elements (messages, open dialogs, etc.) at a certain time. By pressing the "Print screen" key on the keyboard, this image is saved into the clipboard. Next, open a program which can edit images and select "Insert" (shortcut "Ctrl+V") in a new document to add the screenshot for editing and saving.

Note: Press "Alt + Print screen" on the keyboard to capture the active window only.

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Setup

In computer jargon, the word "setup" is often applied to different concepts.

"Setup", above all in the Microsoft Windows environment, usually indicates the installation and setting up of new programs on the system. That's why the installation file is often named "setup.exe". Once the product is installed, "setup" often translates into a window or dialog that provides the basic settings for the program.

Software

The name for all non-physical functional components of a computer. This primarily includes computer programs and files that are meant to be used by computer programs.

Submenu

Besides normal entries, a menu can contain submenus that offer additional functions. This makes menus more comprehensive.

Taskbar

The taskbar is a part of the user interface (desktop). In Windows and other operating systems that utilize graphical user interfaces, this bar is usually on the bottom edge of the screen. The task bar, sometimes also called the start bar, provides a better overview of currently running programs and makes different functions like program selection menus, quick-start program icons, clock display, and so on available.

Update

An update or software update changes an existing program version to the most current published version.

Updates make sure that a software application is up-to-date. This affects programs with security functions above all, for example anti-virus or firewall programs, to seal any security leaks. Updates are usually offered by the software's manufacturer via the Internet.

USB

USB stands for "Universal Serial Bus", which is a system for connecting an external device with the computer.

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These devices (storage devices, printers, scanners, etc.) may be connected and recognized while the computer is running. The system is a serial bus system, where individual bits of a data package are transmitted one after the other and not in parallel. A USB controller with USB ports on the computer is required. Data transfer speed is based on the system clock of the USB speed. USB 1.0, for example, has a data rate of 1.5 MBits/s, or up to 12 MBits/s. There are various USB connectors with DIN IEC norms which are differentiated by type. The most common connector is the USB type A, which is used for USB sticks, for example.

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Index

About MAGIX PC Backup MX 58 Activate automatic backup 18, 19 Additional Features 16, 48 Additional features and settings 57 Advanced burning options 59 Automatic backup 14, 16, 27 Automatic backup settings 15, 20, 27, 29 Autostart 72

Back up and restore system drive 24 Back up live & online 41 Backup 72 Backup destination in NTFS format 30 Backup disc 72 Backup type 34 Backup with password protection 15 Before You Start 8 Blue screen 72 Blu-ray 72 boot-capable 72 Browser 73 Burn media 35, 37 Burn rescue medium 49 Button 73

Chances of successful undeletion 52, 53 Check drive for errors 66 Clean up backup 31 Clipboard 73 Copyright 2, 73 Create file backup on hard disk 33 Create rescue medium 24, 40, 49 Create rescue medium on removable storage device 50

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Data shredder 15, 51 Data Shredder 15 Dialog 73 Disc types 73 Double-layer 74 Drag & drop 74 Drive backup 34

Features 14 File backup to CD/DVD 36 File filter 33, 35, 36, 59, 62 Find knowledge & workshops... 57 Firewall 74 First start 18

Hard disk 74 Hard disk drive 74 Hardware 75 HD DVD 75 HDD 75 Help 57 Help menu 16, 57

Index 81

Image 75 Introduction 13

MAGIX Magazine 12 MAGIX News Center 12 MAGIX Online Album 69 MAGIX Online World - The services 11 MAGIX PC Backup MX Overview 27 MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 15 MAGIX Screenshare 57 MAGIX services in detail 68

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MAGIX WebDisk 14 MAGIX WebDisk as a network drive on Vista 44 MAGIX WebDisk as a network drive on Windows 7 46 MAGIX WebDisk as a network drive on XP 43 MAGIX Website Maker 11, 70 magix.info 11, 57, 68 Manual backup 16, 32 Menu 76 Menu bar 76 Monitor files and folders 20 More about MAGIX 11 Motherboard 76

Online backup 14, 16, 20, 21, 41 Online Update 58 Open magix.info 57 Operating system 76

Partition 76 Plug-in 77 Preface 7 Process 77 Program interface 16

Quick start 17

RAM (Random Access Memory) 77 Reactivation support for MAGIX programs 58 Real-time backup 14, 20, 22, 41, 47 Recorder and media information 37, 63 Recover data 23 Register as guest of a screen session 58 Register as host for a screen transfer 58 Reset 77 Restore 14, 16, 39, 77 Restore drive 24, 40, 49 Restore drive with rescue medium 54

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Restore file 39 Restore function 14 Restrictions 13, 17

Screenshot 77 Serial Number 9 Set up free space as drive 56, 67 Setup 78 Show instruction dialog again 68 Software 78 Submenu 78 Support 5 System requirements 8

Taskbar 78 Tips & tricks - Problems & solutions 66 Tips for program help 10 Transfer service 41, 55 Tutorial video... 57 Two deletion methods 52

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Undelete 15 Undelete in detail 15, 52 Uninstalling the program 10 Update 78 USB 78

What is a backup? 17 What is MAGIX PC Backup MX? 13

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Xara PC Backup MX Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Copyright

Support

Europe

North America

Preface

Before You Start

System requirements

Serial Number

Tips for program help

Uninstalling the program

More about MAGIX

MAGIX Online World - The services

MAGIX Online Album

MAGIX Website Maker

magix.info

Catooh

MAGIX Magazine

MAGIX News Center

Introduction

What is MAGIX PC Backup MX?

Restrictions

Features

Automatic backup

Restore function

Real-time backup

MAGIX WebDisk

Backup with password protection

Data Shredder

Undelete

MAGIX PC Check & Tuning

Program interface

Quick start

What is a backup?

First start

Activate automatic backup

Monitor files and folders

Online backup

Real-time backup

Recover data

Restore drive

Back up and restore system drive

MAGIX PC Backup MX Overview

Automatic backup

Automatic backup settings

Backup destination in NTFS format

Clean up backup

Manual backup

Create file backup on hard disk

Drive backup

File backup to CD/DVD

Restore

Restore file

Restore drive

Transfer service

Back up live & online

Online backup

Real-time backup

Additional Features

Create rescue medium

Data shredder

Undelete in detail

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