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The backup Save Options Dialog enables you to save your backup options as a re-usable XML definition file.

This is essential for many operations in Reflect including Scheduling and creating Incremental and Differential backups

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Option

Description

Run this backup now

Create a 'Full' backup now using the backup definition

Save to an XML file

Saving your definition enables you to:

Re-run the same backup without stepping through the wizard
Run Incremental and Differential backups
Schedule your backups
Create a Desktop shortcut for running with one click

Name for this backup definition

Enter a meaningful name for this definition

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Choose a folder to save the XML definition to.
Always save to a local folder. It isn't necessary to save the definition to the same folder as your backup target

Note: Always save your definition to a local drive and never to a password protected network share.