Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What for do I need Backup manager?
A: You have a lot of important files on your hard disk and other storage and you should have a possibility to protect and backup them. The best way to have utility to protect all your important files in one place is not to search throw many folders and manually backup them.

Q: Why Absolute Backup Monitor?
A: Because Absolute Backup Monitor is the best from backup managers: it has the richest number of functions and stay in constant development to add new suitable functions.

Q: I need more functions!
A: Do you have any new ideas about Absolute Backup Monitor or suitable functions for you? It's easy to get more - contact support and tell us about them. We will add your proposition to todo list and you will get this feature in the next release - you will get your function to work in Absolute Backup Monitor!

Q: Which Windows versions are supported by Absolute Backup Monitor?
A: Absolute Backup Monitor supports Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP.

Q: First start - recommendations.
A: At first start of Absolute Backup Monitor it is recommended to create initial backup copies of all important files. After it we recommend to inspect all your data and create projects for protecting and monitoring most important of these files.

Q: How can I exclude some files or folders from backup?
A: To exclude files use Manage... button on Main tab and add excluded filemasks.

Q: Can Absolute Backup Monitor run as a service on Windows NT/2000/XP?
A: This version work as an application. This feature is planned for future shareware versions.

Q: How I can extract files from archive without Absolute Backup Monitor?
A: Use any archive extractor for extract files, for example WinZip.