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Restore Data

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When the data is lost or needs to be installed on another computer, the information can easily be covered when a current backup is available.  Restoring the data can be done with any one of the four backup methods.

  1. Click Go to > Archive/Data Send/Receive > Load/Restore.  The Restore Data screen displays.  See Figure 1.  Click the image to enlarge it.

Figure 1.  Restore Data Screen

Figure 1.  Restore Data Screen
  1. Place the backup disk in the appropriate drive.
  2. Click the drive radio button where the backup file is located in the Restore File Location section.
  3. Click the Open Restore File button.
  4. The data files display.  The date of the backup displays at the top of the screen.

CautionA warning message may display about program version differences.  This occurs when the version of the backup is different from the current version of the program.  Click No at this message.  Do not restore information in the event his happens.  Check the version of the program to be sure it matches the version of the backup.  Contact the Communications and Technology office for help.

  1. Click the Restore Data button.
  2. Click OK at the confirmation message.  The program closes automatically.

CautionThe Clear/Restore Data option clears all the data currently saved.  Be sure that all the information is to be cleared prior to using this option.

Ed.  4/3/2006

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Updated on 06/26/2006