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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

Run in Background

If enabled, the backup task will run in the background. The task will be 'queued' if there is already a task running.

Note: To see currently running background tasks, and the background task queue, click the 'Tasks Status' tab:

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The Task Status tab shows list of active Scheduled backups and user run background job all in one place. Tasks can be moved in the queue using the 'Move Up' and 'Move Down' toolbar buttons and context menu.

Use the 'Delete' button or context menu to remove a background task from the queue.

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

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.