How to create a backup copy of files in Kaspersky Total Security 20
Using the Backup and Restore feature of Kaspersky Total Security, you can create a backup copy of files to prevent the loss of important information as a result of a virus or the modification or deletion of files by another user. Backup copies can be saved in online storage, on a removable drive, local drive, FTP server, or network drive.
We recommend that you store your backup on an external hard drive or in online storage. If your computer’s hard drive malfunctions or the data on it is deleted by malware, you will lose any backups made on your local drive.
If you are backing up your files to a My Book (Western Digital) drive, format the drive to the NTFS file system before creating the backup task.
How to create a backup copy of files on a removable drive
You can create backup copies of folders and files. It is not possible to create a backup copy of an entire drive.
- In the main window of Kaspersky Total Security, click Backup and Restore.
- To learn how to open the application, see this guide.
- Click Select files for backup.
- Select the files type for backup:
- Create backup copies of specified file types and select the type of data to copy.
- Create backup copies of files from specified folders
- Click Next.
- If you want to create backup copies of files from specified folders, click Add folder in the Select folders for backup window. Choose a folder and click Select → Next.
- Select a removable storage on which to store the backup copies.
If the removable drive is not displayed, click Connect existing storage → Removable drive. Select the removable drive and click OK. - To specify the number of copies and to set a backup schedule, select the Use advanced storage settings checkbox.
- Click Next.
- Set a schedule for when backup copies should be created.
- Select the checkboxes:
- Run scheduled backup at computer startup if it was turned off at the specified time
- Run backup on connecting the removable drive
- If necessary, enter the password you use when starting your computer.
- Click Next.
- Select the checkbox Copy Kaspersky Restore Utility to storage and click Next.
- Select the Enable password protection checkbox, set a password to protect the files in the storage, and click Next.
- Configure the storage settings and click Next.
- Enter a name for the backup and select the Run backup upon wizard completion checkbox.
- Click Next.
- Click Done.
Data backup will start. A copy of the files will be saved on the removable drive.
How to create a backup copy of files on a local drive
We recommend that you store your backup on an external hard drive or in online storage. If your computer’s hard drive malfunctions or the data on it is deleted by malware, you will lose any backups made on your local drive.
You can create backup copies of folders and files. It is not possible to create a backup copy of an entire drive.
- In the main window of Kaspersky Total Security, click Backup and Restore.
- To learn how to open the application, see this guide.
- Click Select files for backup.
- Select the files type for backup:
- Create backup copies of specified file types and select the type of data to copy.
- Create backup copies of files from specified folders
- Click Next.
- If you want to create backup copies of files from specified folders, click Add folder in the Select folders for backup window. Choose a folder and click Select → Next.
- Select a local drive on which to store the backup copies.
If the local drive is not displayed, click Connect existing storage → Local drive. Select the local drive and click OK. - To specify the number of copies and to set a backup schedule, select the Use advanced storage settings checkbox.
- Click Next.
- Set a schedule for when backup copies should be created.
- Select the Run scheduled backup at computer startup if it was turned off at the specified time checkbox.
- If necessary, enter the password you use when starting your computer.
- Click Next.
- Select the Enable password protection checkbox, set a password to protect the files in the storage, and click Next.
- Configure the storage settings and click Next.
- Enter a name for the backup and select the Run backup upon wizard completion checkbox.
- Click Next.
- Click Done.
Data backup will start. A copy of the files will be saved on the local drive. By default, files are saved in the Backup folder.
How to create a backup copy of files in Dropbox online storage
An Internet connection is required in order to create an online storage.
You can create backup copies of folders and files. It is not possible to create a backup copy of an entire drive.
- In the main window of Kaspersky Total Security, click Backup and Restore.
- To learn how to open the application, see this guide.
- Click Select files for backup.
- Select the files type for backup:
- Create backup copies of specified file types and select the type of data to copy.
- Create backup copies of files from specified folders.
- Click Next.
- If you want to create backup copies of files from specified folders, click Add folder in the Select folders for backup window. Choose a folder and click Select → Next.
- Click Activate next to the Dropbox storage.
- Sign in to your Dropbox account. If you don’t have a Dropbox account, click the link at the bottom of the page and create a new account.
- Allow access to your account by clicking Allow.
- Return to the Select backup storage window in Kaspersky Total Security and select Online storage.
- Click Next.
- Set a schedule for when backup copies should be created.
- Select the Run scheduled backup at computer startup if it was turned off at the specified time checkbox.
- If necessary, enter the password you use when starting your computer.
- Click Next.
- Enter a name for the backup and select the Run backup upon wizard completion checkbox.
- Click Next.
- Click Done.
Data backup will start. A copy of your files will be saved in your Dropbox online storage.
How to create a backup copy of files on a network drive or FTP server
You can create backup copies of folders and files. It is not possible to create a backup copy of an entire drive.
- In the main window of Kaspersky Total Security, click Backup and Restore.
- To learn how to open the application, see this guide.
- Click Select files for backup.
- Select the files type for backup:
- Create backup copies of specified file types and select the type of data to copy.
- Create backup copies of files from specified folders.
- Click Next.
- If you want to create backup copies of files from specified folders, click Add folder in the Select folders for backup window. Choose a folder and click Select → Next.
- Click Add network storage.
- Select the type of network storage: Network drive or FTP server.
- Enter the data required for connecting to the network storage, and click OK.
- To specify the number of copies and to set a backup schedule, select the Use advanced storage settings checkbox.
- Click Next.
- Set a schedule for when backup copies should be created.
- Select the Run scheduled backup at computer startup if it was turned off at the specified time checkbox.
- If necessary, enter the password you use when starting your computer.
- Click Next.
- Select the Enable password protection checkbox, set a password to protect the files in the storage, and click Next.
- Configure the storage settings and click Next.
- Enter a name for the backup and select the Run backup upon wizard completion checkbox.
- Click Next.
- Click Done.
Data backup will start. A copy of your files will be saved in the network storage.
What to do in case of online storage activation issues
If you are unable to activate the Dropbox online storage, check your Internet connection. For example, open the Kaspersky website in your browser. If you have no Internet access, contact your Internet service provider for additional information. Try to activate the storage again once your Internet access has been restored.
If the issue persists, submit a request to Kaspersky Customer Service by choosing the topic of your request.