See also section on Backup Destinations below. In the ' Destination' section, specify where you would like the backup to be made and then click Next. You should be returned to the original dialogue where you can add further individual directories if necessary.In this instance, the default settings shall be used to simply click OK. This dialogue allows a number of different masks and wildcards to be specified to include specific files within the given directory or exclude other files.This will open the 'File and folder backup' dialogue. In this case, the Documents folder has been selected. Select the folder you would like to backup, or the folder that contains the specific files you would like to backup.Start Macrium Reflect and within the ' Backup Tasks' pane at the top left of the application window select ' Create a File and Folder backup' to start the backup wizard.A File / Folder backup is not suitable for restoring your Windows OperatingSystem.

Please note: If you wish to backup your Operating System, Do Not use a File & Folder Backup, you must use an Image Backup. In this tutorial I’ll take you through the steps to create a full backup ofyour ‘Documents’ folder and save the backup definition as anXMLfile for easy re-running and scheduling. Unlike many other backup solutions Macrium Reflect can even backup open/locked files by using Microsoft Volume Shadow copy Service ( VSS). A file and folder backup is a useful way to backup your working files, personal files and any precious data.

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