Creating a 'Data for All Companies' backup
Description

A 'Data for All Companies' backup include the data for all companies and system-wide files. The system-wide files include setup and data for add-on modules. 

CAUTION:

All users need to exit the system before starting the backup process.

Cause
Resolution

Access the backup options

  1. Log in to any of your payroll companies.
  2. From the Main Menu of the company, go to Utilities, then select Backup.
  3. Choose Data for All Companies.

Configure the backup settings

  1. Confirm the From Directory:
    • Displays the location of your system directory

CAUTION:

The directory path needs to display a drive letter otherwise your backup won't be successful. To resolve this issue: Set a mapped drive as a trusted site

  1.  Review the To Directory location:
    • Browse to the folder where you want to save the backup
    • Confirm the destination folder exists
    • Ensure there's sufficient space in the destination drive
    • The folder can't be within the system directory
    • Avoid spaces in the folder name
  2. Review the Backup File Name:
    • The system automatically allocates a filename - we recommend keeping it
    • Avoid spaces in the backup filename

Start the backup process

  1. Click Continue.
  2. An on-screen message will confirm the backup location. Select Yes to proceed.
  3. A Command Prompt (CMD) will appear, indicating the backup process has started.
    • Don’t close the screen or interrupt the process
  4. An on-screen message will confirm once the backup is successful.
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