A backup (.rmgb) copy of your file will be created and stored on your flash drive. Beginning with RootsMagic 7, you can backup your file with the media. You will be returned to the Backup screen, where you will see the drive for your flash drive. Backup and Restore a RootsMagic Database - 5 June 2015 Ħ 9. The drive will be displayed in the Folder: field. In this example, the drive letter is K: 7. Find the drive that represents your flash drive or external hard drive. A new window will open so that you can select the folder where you want to save your backup. If it is NOT set to save to the correct drive letter, click the Browse button. With the On my computer option selected, the file will be saved to your hard drive. On the Backup window, check to see WHERE the file will be saved. Backup and Restore a RootsMagic Database - 5 June 2015 ĥ 3. Click the File menu in RootsMagic and select Backup. Plug your flash drive or external hard drive into your computer. How do I backup files to my flash drive or external hard drive? 1. If you haven t made a backup of your RootsMagic database, stop and do it now! G.
Simply your backup (.rmgb) to yourself and access it later from anywhere. Web based services, such as Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, etc. You can do it manually, or you can set up these backup systems to automatically sync both your database (.rmgc) and you backup (.rmgb) files, from your computer s hard drive to their storage area. Backup files won t be there when you need them unless you also save them to these storage areas. Auto backup services save a copy of your database file (.rmgc), but there will be times you need to restore your file from a backup (.rmgb), especially if the database is corrupted. Check into services such as Mozy, Carbonite, Backblaze and Dropbox, but don t let them fool you into a false sense of security. Some external hard drives and cloud services automatically sync copies of your files from your computer. You can also backup your file to the cloud, which will give you access to your backup from another computer or when you are away from home. You can back up your file to an external hard drive, flash drives, or CDs. Where should I store my backup? Once you have made a backup (.rmgb) to your hard drive, it is good practice to make an additional backup somewhere else. Backup and Restore a RootsMagic Database - 5 June 2015 Ĥ F. The path to where the backup file will be saved is also displayed. The default is set to save On my computer. The Backup window will open The file name is listed. Simply click on the File menu and select Backup. Before making significant changes to your file, or while working for extended periods, we recommend that you make a backup. NOTE: Remember to manually add a letter to the date if you do more than one backup on the same day. It s not unreasonable to keep several years of backups archived as there may be times you need to return to an earlier version. Adding the date allows you to have multiple backups going back in time, and it will be easier to see which backup is the most recent. Without adding the date, each backup will overwrite the previous backup. Backup and Restore a RootsMagic Database - 5 June 2015 ģ By default each RootsMagic backup has the date assigned to the file name (YYYY-MM-DD). A backup is better than a GEDCOM file because it is an exact copy of your database with no potential loss. It is less likely to become corrupted when ed or transferred to another computer than a database (.rmgc) file. What is a Backup File? A backup is a compressed copy of your RootsMagic database which has an.rmgb extension. Without a backup, there is sorrow, discouragement, and hard work. With a current backup copy of your file, you can restore the file and get back to work in a matter of minutes. Think about how much time you have invested in your database, and how long it would take to re-create that database from scratch. Who should backup their RootsMagic files and why? EVERYONE needs to make backups! One of the biggest fears and heartaches of any family historian is losing their records due to a computer crash, user error, file corruption, or natural disaster. How do I Restore a Backup (.rmgb) File? A. How do I backup files to my flash drive or external hard drive? H. How do I remember to make a backup and keep them straight? E. Who should backup their RootsMagic files and why? B. 1 Backup and Restore a RootsMagic Database This Magic Guide covers: A.