DSG Backup 2006 Professional
 
Program Options
 

The Options window contains the settings and preferences for DSG Backup 2006. Using this window you can define the way DSG Backup 2006 operates.

General Preferences:

 

Start-up

  • Show Splash Screen: Shows the splash screen on program startup.
  • Start Minimized: Starts the application minimized.
  • Minimize to tray: Minimizes the application to the system tray.
  • Reopen Last Backup Set: Opens the last backup set on program startup.

Backup Jobs (Backup/Restore)

  • Minimize on Job Start: Minimizes the application when you run a backup/restore job.
  • Show Job Progress: Shows the backup/restore job progress window.
  • Show Job Progress Details: Enables the Detail view in the job progress windows.
  • Job Progress on Top: Sets the job progress window as the topmost window.
  • Restore on Job Finished: Restores the application main window when the job is finished.
  • Baloon Popup: Notifies the start and end of the jobs with a baloon popup.

Workspace

  • Change Workspace: Shows the Workspace dialog, which allows you to select your preferred workspace layout.

 

Backup Settings:

  • Open Last Archive: Opens the last archive when a backup set is opened. If not checked you can open a backup archive by double clicking on the archive in the archive list.
  • Default Backup Set: Shows the properties dialog of the default backup set.

 

 

Tools

 

Tools are used to extend the functionality of DSG Backup with 3rd party applications.

  • External Application to Compare Files : the compare tool is used to compare file versions. Select a file in the backup items view and click Compare, to compare the content of the selected file and the content of the same file from the archive.

 

 

 

Advanced settings: only recommended for users who are familiarized with DSG Backup.

 

  • Profiles Folder: Specifies the directory where the backup set profiles are stored.
  • Temporary Folder: Specifies the directory where the temporary files will be stored. DSG Backup creates temporary files while running. If there is not enough free space in the Temporary folder, backup/restore operations may fail.
  • Update URL: Specifies the internet URL where DSG Backup will search for updates.
  • Configuration: Specifies the directory where the application configuration files are stored.

 

Web Interface: The Web Interface offers a remote access to DSG Backup. For more information, see Web Interface.

  • Enable Web Interface: Enables/disables the Web Interface.
  • Port: The port the Web Interface will be running on.
  • Password: Password to login.
  • Re-enter password: Confirm login password.
  • Show Activity in the Log Window: Shows the Web Interface activity in the application log window.

Warning: Running the Web Interface is a potential security risk.