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Question: How do I backup my Foxhound database on a regular basis?

Answer: Here's how to set up a scheduled backup task on Windows XP:

1. Click on start - All Programs - Accessories - System Tools - Scheduled Tasks.

2. Doubleclick on Add Scheduled Task.

3. Proceed with the Scheduled Task Wizard, using the Browse button to specify this command to execute:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\RisingRoad\Foxhound1\$backup_foxhound1.bat
Here's how to set up a scheduled backup task on Vista:
1. Click on start - All Programs - Accessories - System Tools - Task Scheduler.

2. Click on Actions - Create Basic Task...

3. Proceed with the Create Basic Task Wizard, using the Browse button to specify this command to execute:

C:\ProgramData\RisingRoad\Foxhound1\$backup_foxhound1.bat
Once you have set up a scheduled task, you can click on right mouse - Run to make sure the backup task runs ok.

Here's where the backups are stored on Windows XP:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\RisingRoad\Foxhound1\backup\generation1 (the oldest)
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\RisingRoad\Foxhound1\backup\generation2
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\RisingRoad\Foxhound1\backup\generation3 (the latest)
and on Vista:
C:\ProgramData\RisingRoad\Foxhound1\backup\generation1 (the oldest)
C:\ProgramData\RisingRoad\Foxhound1\backup\generation2
C:\ProgramData\RisingRoad\Foxhound1\backup\generation3 (the latest)


Caution: If you are using the Windows Vista Task Scheduler to take regular backups of your Foxhound database using the technique described here, you should reboot your computer after installing a new version of Foxhound; see The $backup_foxhound1.bat file looked for a path specification in the FOXHOUND1 environment variable and it was empty.

Caution: If you are using the Windows Vista Task Scheduler to take regular backups of your Foxhound database using the technique described here, be careful not to accidentally create two copies of the same scheduled task; see Why doesn't the Foxhound backup process create the generation2 subfolder?


See also...
How do I backup my Foxhound database?
Foxhound Help - Backup and Restore
The $backup_foxhound1.bat file looked for a path specification in the FOXHOUND1 environment variable and it was empty.
Why doesn't the Foxhound backup process create the generation2 subfolder?


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