Selecting Files for Backup (Mac 2x)

Summary:

You can use the Carbonite application to add files and folders to your Carbonite backup.

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Solution:

1. In the Apple menu bar, click the Carbonite icon and select Open Carbonite.
   
2. Within the Carbonite User Interface, click Back Up from the navigation menu on the left side.
   
   
3. Navigate through the available drive to verify that the location is not yet selected
   • If a location appears in Finder, but not in the application, then it is not currently selected for backup
4. If the file/folder that you want to back is not selected, click the green Select Files for Backup... button.
5. Navigate through the browse window in order to locate the file/folder you want to select.
   • Note: For certain applications, you may need to show the hidden Library folder on your Mac to select the files within that location.
6. Highlight the file/folder you wish to add and click the Add to Backup button.
   
   
   • You can select multiple items to add at once using normal Shift+click and Command+click selection methods as you would in Finder.
7. A secondary window will open to confirm whether the location was able to be added to the backup, click OK to close this prompt.
   
   • Please note: There are several folders like your Home folder and User Library folder (~/Library) which are not selectable for backup while individual items within them can be. This is to prevent possible backup issues caused by attempting to back up system files that are either constantly changing or have additional limitations that prevent backup.

After you make your selections, the files/folders will now display in the correct folder structure in the Back Up tab. The backup statuses will appear on your files as they back up. If you selected a large amount of files or a large folder, it can take some time for the dots to appear on your files so adjust the energy saver settings to ensure the backup will not be interrupted.

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