How to backup and recover important files in WinZip

Author: Craig Bond

In this video, I'll explain how to backup and recover your important files, providing step-by-step instructions and a video tutorial.

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Here's how you backup and recover files in WinZip

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Click 'Backup'

To begin, click the 'Backup' option in the right panel. This will open the WinZip Secure Backup applet.

On first use, it will download and install additional components.

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Create a new backup job

Once open, you'll be prompted to create a new backup job.

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First, select the folder you want to backup.

It can be stored locally or in the cloud.

Navigate to the desired location and select the folder.

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Choose where to store your backup file

Next, choose where to store your backup. This can also be local storage or a cloud service like ZipShare, OneDrive, or Dropbox. In this example, we'll select Google Drive.

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You also have the option to encrypt your backup.

Click 'OK' to save the job.

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Set backup frequency

You can now set the backup job's frequency, time, and start date. Enable the job to activate it.

You can modify or delete a job at any time.

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Create a new backup from one cloud to another

Let's create a new backup from one cloud to another. Select the folders, first the folder to back up, next where to store the backup.

Click 'OK'.

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Your files are now saved to backup

Then, select the backup job you've just created and press 'Run' to execute it.

Your files are now saved in a backup.

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Restore file

To restore files, select the job and backup date. Choose a restore location and click 'Restore'.

Your files are now restored to this location.

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