Backing up files, folders and open files

For our file based backup engines (File replication, NTBackup, Rsync Internet backup) you can accurately specify the files and directories to backup using our intuitive user interface. You can select and unselect volumes, directories and files at any level, as shown below.

Remote (network) files

You can also backup data from an unlimited number of networked computers. Simply add each network share to the list and select the files and directories on each share to backup.

Excluding files

BackupAssist will observe the system file exclusions (such as the page file) and exclude them from the backup. You are also able to specify additional custom exclusions, such as MP3 files (as shown below).

Open files

BackupAssist will also backup open files using an open file manager. On Windows XP and later, the Microsoft VSS open file manager is the default. You may also, however, use the BackupAssist Advanced Open Files add-on (32 bit machines only) to backup open files on Windows 2000 or later.

Select files and directories to backup


Backup files on shared drives on other computers


Exclude files by filename specification


Backup open files using your choice of open file manager