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Computer backup with Storegate Online Backup

Information on how to back up your desktop computer, settings, etc.
By Joakim Aho and 1 other
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Reinstalling Online Backup on Windows

This guide will help you install the Online Backup application on a new PC or a PC that has had its operating system reinstalled. The guide assumes that you have used Online Backup before. If you have not used Online Backup before and are installing it for the first time, follow the guide HERE 1. Start by downloading Online Backup 2. Start the file you downloaded. The installation will then start 3. Press next 4. If you are asked to allow the program to make changes, press approve/yes 5. Press Start 6. Enter your username and password and press Log in 7. You will now have two options which you can read about below Yes I want to download files from a backup This option is for those who want to restore data from a backup to their new computer. Continue on this link if this option suits you. No, I want to create a new backup This option is for those who want to start a new backup. This choice requires that you have a free backup license on your account or that you delete an existing license so that you can reuse that license. Continue below if you want to create a new backup. 8. Select No, I want to create a new backup and press next 9. Type a name for your backup and press next. 10. If you don't have any backup licenses available, you'll get a message where you can choose to buy new licenses or manage the ones you have. If you don't need the backups that use the licenses, you can click on "Manage your backups". You will now be sent to our website and back-up management. Click on the tick at the far right next to the backup to be deleted and verify. Once the backup is deleted, you can create a new backup in the application. Go back to the Online Backup application and click "Next". 11. Select the files/folders you want to back up. In the example we have selected Documents which means that all subfolders will also be selected. 12. Press Start Backup. The computer will now work for a while depending on how many files are to be uploaded to the backup. 13. After a while, the program will say Upload complete! This means that all files are uploaded and everything is working properly. The program will now automatically upload files that change under the folders you previously selected.

Last updated on Mar 31, 2025

Storegate Online Backup - features

Overview Storegate Online Backup is a backup service that automatically protects your files by storing them in encrypted form in the Storegate cloud. The service is designed to run in the background and ensures that your important files are always available for recovery in case of, for example, hard drive failure, accidental deletion, or ransomware attacks. Backup Methods Scheduled Backup With scheduled backup, backups are run automatically according to a selected schedule. Configurable settings include: - How often the backup should run (e.g. daily) - The time of day the backup is performed - Which files and folders should be included Scheduled backup is the foundation of Storegate Online Backup and is recommended for most users. Real-Time Backup Real-time backup is an add-on to scheduled backup and means that the application continuously monitors selected files and folders. When a file is: - modified - saved - or replaced it is uploaded to Storegate’s servers immediately, without waiting for the next scheduled backup run. Important information about real-time backup - Real-time backup does not replace scheduled backup, but works as a complement. - The feature is recommended for: - documents - work files - other files that change frequently - Real-time backup is not recommended for: - external hard drives - network drives - With very large data volumes or many frequent changes, system performance may be affected. Security and Encryption All data backed up with Storegate Online Backup: - is encrypted before leaving the computer - is stored securely in Storegate’s Swedish data centers - can only be decrypted by the user This means that not even Storegate has access to the contents of your backups. File Restoration When needed, files can easily be restored, including: - individual files or folders - previous versions of files - entire backup sets Restoration is performed directly through the client application. Summary Storegate Online Backup offers: - Automatic scheduled backups - Real-time backup for immediate data protection - Encryption and secure storage - Easy file restoration By combining scheduled backup with real-time backup, you get maximum protection for your most important files.

Last updated on Feb 06, 2026