Preview, backup, and verification

Preview, run, and verify a backup.

Preview estimates the work. Run Backup copies what changed and verifies the protected content before reporting success.

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Backup O'Clock Home screen with Family Photos selected and Preview, Run Backup, and verification status visible — This image comes from a clean Windows demonstration copy with no customer data. Choose Enlarge screenshot to inspect the application.

1

Select the backup routine

Choose the routine on Home so its source, destination, schedule, and latest result appear.

2

Choose Preview

Preview reads the selected source and backup lists and reports what would be copied. It does not copy, replace, or delete files.

3

Review the forecast

Check the new or changed file count and space estimate. If the result is unexpected, review the selected source and destination before continuing.

4

Choose Run Backup

Leave the destination connected while preparation, copying, content verification, Recovery Checkup, and Backup Passport work finish.

5

Wait for the recorded result

The routine is protected only after Backup and verification completed successfully appears in Status & Logs.

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