Backup / Restore

One of the most overlooked features in Easy Access is its built-in Backup/Restore utility.  Not only will this help protect your data in case of a system crash, but it makes life much easier if you ever have to move Easy Access to another computer.

To access the Backup/Restore utility, click on the File Menu in Easy Access located at the top of the program.

Backup Database and Settings

Easy Access lets you backup not only your databases (credit reports, inquiries, credit bureau settings) but other settings as well. Suppose you want a complete backcheck of all of the options.  This will allow you to reinstall the software and when the backup file is restored, it will be fully up and running (although, if re-installed, the software may need to be registered by contacting Real Solutions).  We recommend that if you care about your data and time that you backup Easy Access at least once a week.

Just enter a filename that you want your backup file saved as, check the options you want to have backed up, and click OK. Once backed up, Easy Access stores the complete backup in a single file, making it easy to copy to a CD, USB drive, or across the network.

Restoring Database and Settings

Restoring your database is just as easy as backing up.  Just browse to your backup file.  Easy Access will read the backup file and make available only the options that are included in the backup file.  In other words, if you only backed up the databases when you originally backed up Easy Access, only the database option will be selectable.

Select the options that you want to have restored and click OK.  In most cases, you will need to restart Easy Access once you have restored your data and settings.
In some cases, if you have updated your software since the last backup, Easy Access will need to restructure the databases on startup.

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