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APCDon
Experienced Cover User
30 days ago
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Restoring a backed up data file

If we need to restore a data file does it have to be a file backed up in MYOB or can a back up of the file created by a proprietary program e.g. ACRONIS be successfully restored.
  • gavin12345's avatar
    gavin12345
    25 days ago

    Hi APCDon 

     

    A backup initiated by MYOB simply zips the MYOB company file. Restore reverses the process. Provided the company file is local (not on MYOB's servers), you can schedule a system backup using any backup software such as Acronis. You would need to restore the file with the same software before it can be opened in MYOB.

     

    Regards

    Gavin

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APCDon
Experienced Cover User

Thanks for your response Earl.

Our business operates 7 days a week so our backups have to happen after hours. Are we able to automate backups in MYOB to a repository on our servers which Acronis would then be able to pick up and backup such that the file backed up would then be in the correct format and could then be restored if required.

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Earl_HD
MYOB Moderator
29 days ago

Hi APCDon,

Currently, in AccountRight, backups must be manually initiated by opening the file and navigating to File >> Backup. There's no automatic scheduling feature for company file backups. However, we can assist by setting up reminders. You can activate the AccountRight preference to prompt for a backup every time you close your company file by following these steps: go to Setup menu > Preferences > Security tab > Prompt for Data Backup when Closing. Please refer to this help page for more information: About backing up and restoring company file

Feel free to post again, we're happy to help!

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Regards,
Earl