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1.1 About the Manual
This manual is intended for all users who want to learn how to use Nero BackItUp. It is proc-
ess-based and explains how to achieve a specific objective on a step-by-step basis.
To make best use of this documentation, please note the following conventions:
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1.2 About Nero BackItUp
Nero BackItUp is a program for backing up and restoring data. Nero BackItUp saves files (fi-
le backup), as well as programs and operating systems (drive backup).
Open files can be backed up with the shadow copy
feature, while you continue to work on
the file. You can burn the backup to a disc or save it to a hard drive or FTP server. An image
file can also be saved. With Nero BackItUp you can verify at any time that the backed up da-
ta is complete and correct.
Use Nero BackItUp to set up jobs for regular data backup that are executed automatically.
Nero BackItUp can create bootable discs and, if necessary, can restore a previously backed-
up system.
You can also use Nero BackItUp to set up the Autobackup feature, which automatically
backs up monitored folders.
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