Backup versus Copy Procedures
This article applies to: CuteBackupQUESTION: What is the difference between the Backup and Copy procedures?ANSWER:Backup During backup procedure an archive file is created which contains an exact image...
View ArticleEach time the program processes another partition, it asks me to insert...
This article applies to: CuteBackupQUESTION: I back up my drive containing several partitions onto a CD-RW/DVD-RW. Each time the program processes another partition, it asks me to insert another clean...
View ArticleResizing volumes on a Dynamic Disk
This article applies to: CuteBackupQUESTION: How can I resize volumes on my Dynamic Disk?ANSWER: There are two possible scenarios: Simple/Mirrored Volume. If you have only Simple Volumes on a Dynamic...
View Article"Convert to basic..." is greyed out
This article applies to: CuteBackupQUESTION: I want to convert Dynamic Disk with Simple Volumes into a Basic one, but "Convert to Basic..." is greyed out in the menu.ANSWER: About 10% of each volume on...
View ArticleReverting Dynamic Disk with Spanned or Striped Volumes into a Basic Disk
This article applies to: CuteBackupQUESTION: Can I convert a Dynamic disk with Spanned or Striped volumes into a Basic Disk?ANSWER: No, you cannot. CuteBackup can convert only Dynamic Disks with Simple...
View ArticleCan a foreign dynamic disk be converted into a basic one?
This article applies to: CuteBackupQUESTION: Can a foreign dynamic disk be converted into a basic one?ANSWER: Yes it can, but the foreign dynamic disk should be joined using Windows Disk Administrator...
View ArticleHow does file-level backup work?
This article applies to: CuteBackupQUESTION: How does file-level backup work?ANSWER: Consider the following example from our everyday life: You need a copy of some paper document. In general, you have...
View ArticleAdvantages and disadvantages of file-level backup
This article applies to: CuteBackupQUESTION: There are only files and folders on my disks. Would "Back up Files" always be used instead of "Back up Disk or Partition?"ANSWER: No. File-level backup is...
View ArticleWhen to use file-level backup
This article applies to: CuteBackupQUESTION: Should I use traditional or file-level backup?ANSWER: We recommend using traditional (sector-level) backup when you need to back up the whole volume,...
View ArticleHow to perform a surface test using CuteBackup
QUESTION: How do I perform a surface test using CuteBackup?ANSWER: Please do the following: Run CuteBackup. Browse in menu to General/Settings. On the first page find 'Surface test' and change 'None'...
View ArticleFile systems supported by file level backup
QUESTION: What file systems are supported by file level backup?ANSWER: The current version of CuteBackup supports creating file level backups for NTFS, FAT16 and FAT32 volumes.
View ArticleHow can I tell if I have 32- or 64-bit Windows on my PC or Laptop?
QUESTION: How can I tell if I have 32- or 64-bit Windows on my PC or Laptop? ANSWER: Right click on My Computer icon on the Desktop, choose PropertiesUnder the System or System Type: If you see "32" or...
View ArticleSystem locks during backup operation
This article applies to: CuteBackupQUESTION: When trying to run a backup, my computer just hangs and locks and I have to manually restart it. However, when I choose Microsoft VSS as the hot processing...
View ArticleUpgrading EFT Server
THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE APPLIES TO: EFT Server v5.x and laterEFT Server can only be upgraded from up to two versions prior to the current version. Upgrading is supported from: EFT Server v5.x...
View ArticlePTC and WTC trigger security violations
THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE APPLIES TO: EFT Server, v6.4 and laterSYMPTOM PTC and WTC trigger security violationsRESOLUTIONTo reduce the likelihood of these false alarms, the Javascript for the...
View ArticleEFT Server lost its user/group associations (Authentication Manager "Groups...
THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE APPLIES TO: EFT Server, all versionsDISCUSSIONWhen EFT Server connects to an authentication server (LDAP/AD), the server usually replies with its list of users....
View ArticleConfiguring SFTP cipher/mac algorithms for EFT Server outbound connections in...
THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE APPLIES TO: EFT Server Enterprise v6.3 and later DISCUSSIONEFT Server currently does not provide the ability to configure the SFTP cipher/mac algorithms for outbound...
View ArticleSpecifying the Way Directory Listings Are Handled
THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE APPLIES TO: EFT Server version 6.2.18 and laterDISCUSSIONBefore version 6.2, EFT Server did not request folder and file permissions information during a directory...
View ArticleConserve Local File Time Feature does not Work Properly when Connected to...
THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE APPLIES TO: CuteFTP Pro, Home, and Lite, v8.x and earlierSYMPTOMConserve Local File Time feature does not work properly when connected to Serv-u FTP ServerRESOLUTIONTurn...
View ArticleSpecify the Login Type that the Folder Monitor Uses to Monitor Remote Folders
THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE APPLIES TO: EFT Server Enterprise version 6.3 and later DISCUSSIONThe registry value described below can be used to set the login type that the Folder Monitor will use...
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