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BlackArmor PS User Guide - Page 5
... ...115 A.2.4 Linux Ext2 ...115 A.2.5 Linux Ext3 ...115 A.2.6 Linux ReiserFS ...116
Appendix B. Hard disks and BIOS setup 117
B.1 Installing hard disks in computers 117 B.1.1 Installing a hard disk, general scheme 117 B.1.2 Motherboard sockets, IDE cable, power cable 118
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BlackArmor PS User Guide - Page 7
... backups on Seagate BlackArmor Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Direct Attached Storage (DAS) devices, also on Maxtor DAS.
When performing scheduled backup tasks, Seagate BlackArmor Backup automatically selects a backup mode (full, incremental, differential) in accordance with the backup policy set by the user.
If you are going to install a new hard disk drive, Seagate BlackArmor Backup will...
BlackArmor PS User Guide - Page 12
...the main program window or running Bootable Rescue Media Builder on its own.
When installed, Seagate BlackArmor Backup creates a new device in the Device Manager list (Control Panel -> System -> Hardware -> Device Manager -> Seagate Devices -> BlackArmor Backup Archive Explorer). Do not disable or uninstall this device, as it is necessary for connecting image archives as virtual disks (see Chapter...
BlackArmor PS User Guide - Page 13
... or network drive. This will help when modifying or recovering the existing component installation.
To save the setup file:
• Run the Seagate BlackArmor Backup setup file.
• In the Install Menu, right-click on the program name and select Extract.
• Select a location for the setup file and click Save. Recovering or updating the existing Seagate BlackArmor Backup installation with...
BlackArmor PS User Guide - Page 14
... backup archive is often called a disk/partition image.
By default, Seagate BlackArmor Backup stores only those hard disk parts that contain data (for supported file systems). Further, it does not back up swap file information (pagefile.sys under Windows XP/Vista) and hiberfil.sys (a file that keeps RAM contents when the computer goes into hibernation). This reduces image...
BlackArmor PS User Guide - Page 15
... reflect these changes. Therefore, it is recommended that you re-create a full backup after disk defragmentation.
3.3 BlackArmor Backup Secure Zone
The BlackArmor Backup Secure Zone is a special, hidden partition on the computer system. Ordinary applications cannot access it.
The BlackArmor Backup Secure Zone is available only for the Try&Decide feature.
For information on how...
BlackArmor PS User Guide - Page 16
... the mouse.
3.5 Try&Decide
The Seagate BlackArmor Backup Try&Decide feature allows you to perform potentially dangerous operations such as software installation or opening e-mail attachments without putting your PC at risk. It does this by creating essentially a controlled, secure, temporary workspace that is insulated from the rest of your computer. If the system crashes or...
BlackArmor PS User Guide - Page 18
... backup is not possible. In addition, it does not support backup of drives protected by BitLocker Drive Encryption in Windows Vista.
If Seagate BlackArmor DAS is attached, One-Click Protection will be set up to back up to MyOneClickBackup folder of directly attached storage and the first discovered Seagate DAS will be used as the default backup location (the...
BlackArmor PS User Guide - Page 24
... is vital for protecting your computer system from a disaster, so now Seagate BlackArmor Backup offers to back up the system volume and Master Boot Record during the first start of the program after installation. For more information see 4.1 BlackArmor OneClick Protection.
Images, however, provide no defense against damaged files. If your hard disk contains damaged files when...
BlackArmor PS User Guide - Page 25
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Seagate BlackArmor Backup offers you the following backup types:
My Computer (image backup of any set of disks/partitions)
My Data (file-level backup of any set of files, folders, or an entire file category)
System State (file-level backup of system files, drivers, etc.)
My E-mail (file-level backup of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook Express, and Windows...
BlackArmor PS User Guide - Page 26
... all the supported applications found on the computer for backing up, check the Installed Applications box. For instant messenger applications, the program will back up both the settings and history.
The list of supported applications will be expanded gradually. Updates will be available with new program builds or via the Internet.
My E-mail - Seagate BlackArmor Backup offers a straightforward...
BlackArmor PS User Guide - Page 51
... settings in your e-mail to leave your mail on the server before you activate the Try&Decide mode. This way, you can always retrieve your email again. Similarly, save new files and/or edited documents to a drive not protected by Try&Decide.
After starting Try&Decide mode you can safely install any system updates, drivers...
BlackArmor PS User Guide - Page 54
...disk defragmentation or disk error checking utilities at the same time, because this can irreparably corrupt the file system, as well as make the system disk unbootable.
Seagate BlackArmor Backup will track changes until the BlackArmor... download a trial version.
2. Turn on the Try&Decide mode.
3. Install the antivirus software.
4. Try to work with the applications installed on your computer ...
BlackArmor PS User Guide - Page 55
... an undelete software program. However, sometimes you may do something wrong while trying to recover deleted files, making things worse than before trying to recover them. Here's one way you could try to recover the lost files:
1. Turn on the Try&Decide mode.
2. Launch the file undelete utility.
3. After the utility scans your disk in search...
BlackArmor PS User Guide - Page 64
... any operation relating to it, such as resizing and deleting the zone.
Seagate BlackArmor Backup repair or update will not affect the password. However, if the program is removed and then installed again while keeping the BlackArmor Backup Secure Zone on the disk, the password to the zone will be reset.
6. Then you will see a list of operations...
BlackArmor PS User Guide - Page 68
... media after each Seagate BlackArmor Backup upgrade. One more thing you should remember - when booting from the rescue media and using a standalone version of Seagate BlackArmor Backup, you cannot recover files and folders encrypted with use of the encryption feature available in Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems. For more information see 5.3.7 File-level security settings. On the
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BlackArmor PS User Guide - Page 94
... for the operating system and installed applications, preventing you from updating your software or installing new applications. In this case, you have to transfer the system to a higher-capacity hard disk.
To transfer the system, you must first install the disk in the computer (see details in the Appendix B. Hard disks and BIOS setup). If your computer doesn't have a bay for another...
BlackArmor PS User Guide - Page 123
...SATA port on the motherboard or interface card, and the other to the drive.
2. Then plug the power-supply lead or use a Molex-to-SATA adapter.
3. Prepare your drive. If you're installing a SATA 300 hard drive, check your PC's (or SATA host adapter's) documentation to make sure it supports SATA 300 drives. If it doesn't, you might need to change a jumper setting on the drive (see the drive's manual...
BlackArmor® WS 110 Data Sheet - Page 1
...and servers
Business-grade software, a reliable Seagate® hard drive and incredibly fast eSATA / USB connectivity make the BlackArmor® WS 110 drive a powerful external storage and backup solution for your digital assets. The BlackArmor Backup software, preloaded on the drive, offers full-system backup, which includes the operating system, all of your programs, setting, email... Everything...
Quick Start Guide - Page 1
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