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Backup And Restore Tools

11 Backup And Restore Tools

11.1 Filters

You can define filters in Nero BackItUp, which you can then use for backing up or restoring

files or drives. Depending on the definition, the filter includes or excludes certain files. The

filters can also be combined.

Nero BackItUp includes pre-defined standard filters that have proven useful:

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Files excluded for all backups - Excludes system files

See also:

 Backup Tab 78

11.1.1 Creating Filters

You can create filters to filter certain files for backup or restore. You can either create filters

for a particular backup or restore, or create them for all backups and restores.

To create a filter, proceed as follows:

1. If you want to create filters that will subsequently be available for every backup and every

restore:

1. Click File > Options.

 The Options window opens.

2. Click the File Filters tab.

3. Click the Create button.

2. If you want to create filters for a special backup/restore, click the Create button in the

File Backup/Restore screen or in the corresponding wizards, in the expanded area.

 The Filter Settings window opens.

Filter Settings window

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