Run a backup set

There are four ways in which to start a backup:

1. From within NH Backup: Simply right click on the backup set and select 'Start' from the context menu.

2. Backup scheduling: Scheduling can be used when you want to run a backup when you're not at the computer or you don't want to risk forgetting to run a backup. How to set up scheduling.

3. AutoRun: Using the AutoRun feature you can have NH Backup run backups automatically when drives connect to the computer (flash drives, external hard drives etc.). How to set up AutoRun.

4. Command line: This can be very useful and is very easy to set up. In order to run a backup set you don't have to start NH Backup from the Start Menu and then select inside the NH Backup program what backup set to run. Sometimes the easiest way to run a backup is through a shortcut, placed on the Desktop or anywhere else. To do this:

a) Start NH Backup from the Start Menu.

b) Right click on the backup set you want to make a shortcut to.

c) Select 'Copy command line (to clipboard)' from the context menu. Or press CTRL+M.

d) Go to the Desktop, right click to create a new shortcut.

e) A wizard pops up, and in the first step of that wizard paste the NH Backup command line into the text box (by right clicking in the field, or pressing CTRL+V).

f) Press Next and then enter a name for the shortcut.

g) The wizard is complete and you have a shortcut on your Desktop that you can use to execute the backup set at any time.