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    I wonder what the reasoning is behind excluding from back-up files in certain folders such as the "Programs" folder? In that folder I have many databases (mdb) associated with Programs I would really like to backup. Many of the programs don't allow me to store them anywhere else but in the program folder. I can understand the rationale of not backing up system type files but why not exclude those by file types vs. excluding whole folders?

    Jim 

    Monday, August 4, 2008 5:22 PM

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    Unfortunately, the only solution for you would be to manually copy the files that reside in \Program Files (or programs) to another location for backup before OneCare backup runs.

    -steve

     

    Wednesday, August 6, 2008 5:42 PM
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    Try looking under the "Other" file type category in Backup, these files should be listed there since they aren't included in any other category or the excluded types that I can see.

     

    To back them up you'd need to enable this category and select them individually for inclusion. I believe you can mass uncheck all of the remaining Other files, but I've forgotten exactly how, so just experiment while in that list.

     

    OneCareBear

    Tuesday, August 5, 2008 3:48 PM
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    Unfortunately, the only solution for you would be to manually copy the files that reside in \Program Files (or programs) to another location for backup before OneCare backup runs.

    -steve

     

    Wednesday, August 6, 2008 5:42 PM
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