First time backup

To create a backup for the first time, follow the steps given below: Step 1: Open the tool by running DirSyncPro.exe Step 2: Once the console opens, you’ll notice that the tool has already created a sample job for you. You can either edit this job by clicking on the Edit button or remove this job by clicking on the Remove button, and then create a new one by clicking on the New button.

Step 3: Click on the Edit button. In the Edit Job window set the label for the job, set Dir A (the folder to back up) and Dir B (the folder where the backup should be stored; it can be a different partition, a USB drive or a network location) and set the Sync Mode. Since this is the first time, choose Backup A -> B (full). This will ensure that all the files, folders and sub-folders in the selected directory are copied to the location specified in the Dir B field. Do not forget to check the Include sub folders check box. Please note that even though it’s implied that this is ‘Full Backup’, it’s actually a ‘Mirror Backup’.

Step 4: In the Schedule Options window, select the desired interval. Once an interval is selected, its corresponding tab gets enabled.

Step 5: Select the tab corresponding to the selected interval and configure the desired pattern.

Step 6: Press OK in the Schedule Options window. Press OK in the Edit Job window.