Langmeier Backup FAQ

Langmeier Backup 9.1 offers a variety of flexible options for performing data backups. For example, you may choose a straightforward 1:1 file copy, allowing you to select specific folders to include in your backup. Alternatively, you can create a complete disk image, which backs up your entire system—including the operating system and all software settings.

In this article, we will show you how to individually select folders for your data backup. This approach enables you to tailor your backup strategy to meet the unique requirements of your organization.

The “?” Symbol

By placing a question mark (?) in front of the source path for your backup, you instruct the software to back up this path only if it exists. If the specified path does not exist, no error message will be displayed:

In the example above, the folder “C:\ABACUS” will only be backed up if it is present on the computer. If the folder does not exist, no error message will appear, thanks to the preceding question mark. This feature is particularly useful when deploying backup jobs across multiple computers with varying software configurations, as it prevents unnecessary error notifications for users.

Selecting Folders Using the Wildcard Character (*)

You also have the option to add folders to your backup using the wildcard asterisk (*):



In this example, the desktops of all users on the computer are included in the backup.

The wildcard asterisk is equally valuable when you wish to exclude certain folders from your backup. To do so, navigate to Options > Global settings, and click on the “Excluded files and types” button. In the window that appears, select “Add”. The “Excluded element” dialog will open, allowing you to define a new exclusion rule. By using an asterisk, you can exclude multiple folder groups at once:

In our example, we have chosen to suppress error messages for all files stored under the folder “C:\SQL\” during the backup process.

Look it up further: Langmeier Backup

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