Installation For
Windows PC’s and Servers
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Installation starts by downloading the File Watchdogs Installer program to your computer. |
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Click Save to save the file to a folder on your computer or click Run to run the file within your browser. We suggest you use the Run option. Selecting the run option will display the download progress dialog box. |
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Once
the installer is downloaded, the Registration Wizard will start. Click Next. |
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Review
the Standard Software License Agreement, select the I accept the terms of the
license agreement and click Next. |
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Once
the installer starts, the Setup Status window will appear. |
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The
Select destination folder window will ask where you would like to install the
File Watchdogs software. You should choose the default unless you are an
advanced user and need to install the program in another folder or on a
network drive. Click Next. |
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This
window will show the status of your installation. |
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You
will be prompted to install the Locked Files feature. You should select Yes
to ensure that all locked and open files are backed up (requires rebooting
your computer). |
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Once the
installation is complete, you will be asked to reboot your computer. Close
all open programs and save any open files you may have. Click Yes. |
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Once
you reboot your computer, you will be presented with a security message. Select
continue and you will see the following message. Select New Registration. |
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The
Registration Wizard – Introduction will appear. Click on Next to
continue. |
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Enter
your contact information on this screen and click on Next. |
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On
this screen, enter your desired Username and password and click Next. |
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Click Next
to register with our backup network. |
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The
File Watchdogs main menu will appear (Simple Interface). The Advanced Interface
will appear if you are using the Business Workstation or Business Server
product. You will be prompted to generate an encryption key. Follow the
instructions on the screen, print and save this key and store it in a safe
place. The encryption key is needed to restore your files from another
computer. |
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You
are now ready to start backing up your files. For help on using the full
range of the File Watchdogs features, please review these links. |
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