AutoBackup 98
Download Here or use Mirror Site Version 1.2 (9-Sep-2000)
Use Microsoft Windowsä 98 Backup and Scheduled Tasks utilities to start
unattended backup jobs. Requires the English version of Microsoft Windowsä 98.
What does
AutoBackup 98 do?
The Microsoft Windowsä 98 Backup
utility provides a simple and convenient method to backup valuable data to tape
or disk. However, it does not provide any command line options to allow users
to schedule backups using the Microsoft Windowsä 98 Scheduled Tasks utility.
AutoBackup 98 simply launches the Backup utility and runs the specified Backup
job. This allows you to add AutoBackup 98 to the Scheduled Tasks in order to
run these backup jobs automatically. Upon completion, an optional status report
is displayed.
How does AutoBackup 98 work?
After installing AutoBackup, run the Windowsä 98 Backup utility. Create a job, specifying the files to backup, target location and various user options. From the Tools menu, select Preferences… and disable the checkbox "Show startup dialog…" Under Job | Options, check the box "Perform unattended backup…" on the Report tab. Give the job a name such as "Full Backup" or "Differential" and save it. It’s a good idea to test the backup job first before scheduling it to run automatically.
Run the Windowsä 98 Scheduled Tasks utility. Add a new task and specify AutoBackup as the program to run. Before clicking Finish on the Scheduled Task Wizard, check the box "Open advanced properties for the task…" Add the command line option /J="Job Name" to the Run: box, where "Job Name" is the name of job you previously saved in Backup. Be sure to put double quotes ( " ) around the job name if there are spaces in the name. Optionally, you can specify /S (silent) on the command line to NOT display the status report upon completion. The default is to display the status report. Here is an example:
"C:\Program
Files\AutoBackup 98\AutoBackup.exe" /J="Differential" /S
There are two new optional command line
switches available under version 1.1. Specify /R="Your Program" where
"Your Program" is the full path to any valid windows program or batch
file. This program will be run when the backup is complete. Specify /SHUTDOWN
to shut down windows when the backup is complete. You cannot use both of these
options at the same time.
How much does
AutoBackup 98 cost?
NOTHING! It is shareware. You are free to
use this software at no obligation. However, if you use it beyond 30 days I
humbly request you send $10 to cover my development time and costs. For your
contribution, you will receive notifications of program updates and a clear
conscience.
Register Online:
Or send cash or checks to:
Rare
Software
1644 Parkside
Circle
Niceville, FL
32578
If you wish to receive notifications of
program updates, please include your email address. Your address will not be
released or used in any other way other than these upgrade notifications.
What is required to run AutoBackup 98?
The Backup and Scheduled Tasks components of
Microsoft Windowsä 98 must be installed.
AutoBackup 98 versions 1.0 and 1.1 only run
on the English version of Microsoft Windowsä 98. Version 1.2 now supports the following
International versions of Microsoft Windowsä 98:
Swedish,
Japanese, German, Czech, French, Dutch
If you require support for other
International versions of Windowsä 98, please
send an email to: autobackup@icestorm.net.
Testimonials
"I love it! It runs every night -- I
back up the critical files from my "a" machine (good fast, new
computer) onto my "b" machine (old slow computer). Works
great!"-- Nick Henderson
"I like it very much! It seems to be
the perfect fit to using Microsoft's Backup program."-- Larry Voigt
"I just downloaded your AutoBackup and
think it's one of the better things since sliced bread."-- Adam JI Rakich
"This software you made is clever...it
combines the two components of MS we need to use...Backup and Scheduler"--
Pat Guthrie
"Thanks so much for such a nice
improvement to the backup product! I have wrestled with the task scheduler and
tried to automate our backups to no avail. I will certainly register and pay
the modest fee!"-- Jay Palmer
"I have downloaded, installed and run
your AutoBackup 98 program. Great program, works very well, and makes the
Backup part of Windows 98 do what I wanted, automate the backups. Great job, I
registered today."-- Hew Cooper
Where can I
get AutoBackup 98?
Download
Now (1.12MB ZIP file)
After unzipping, run install
program (setup.exe).
Please send questions or comments to: autobackup@icestorm.net
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Revised: January 10, 2001.