Comparing Data
You can compare files that have been backed up against the original versions to ensure that the backup file contains the versions of the data that you require.
To compare backed-up data against the original data, do this:
- Click
or use the View > Compare command to open the comparison procedure. The Select Source option opens by default.
- Select the source of the backed-up data from the Compare from drop-down box.
- Backup file: Compare data in a backup file against the original data. To open a backup file, click Browse, then locate and open the file you want to use.
- My Catalog: Compare data in the record of a previous backup job against the original data. (To delete records from My Catalog, use the Edit > Delete Catalog Record or Delete All Catalog Records command.)
- Disc drive: Compare data on a disc against the original data.
- Click Select Location of Data, then select the location of the original data to be used in the comparison.
- Original location: Selects the original location of the data.
- Alternative location: Selects a new location of the data. (You may need to use this option if you have moved the folder or restructured your hard drive). To set a new directory, click Browse, then locate and select the folder you want to use.
- Verify that the settings are correct, then click Compare Now to begin the comparison immediately.
After the comparison is completed, you can view the comparison report by clicking Report....
