FAQ

Q. Is FileBackupEX a portable application?
A. Yes, simply run the installer with the "Advanced Manual Install" option checked and it will extract the files. Then you can copy the executable to where you wish.

Q. Does FileBackupEX require administrator permissions?
A. No, but the installer does. This is a requirement of the Windows OS.

Technical Notes

  • All versions of FileBackupEX currently exhibit the Year 2038 problem and will stop working on January 19, 2038.
  • The scheduled start time for a job will be off by one hour and for one iteration if DST occurs. Also FileBackupEX does not currently backup locked files. A warning will be written to the log when this occurs.