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How can I tell how much data I've selected before I start the backup?

Overview

You may want to determine how much data you've selected before your initial backup to make sure you are within your quota (if you have one). This can be done using the Visualize feature on the Folders page within the Backup Manager.

Instructions

1. Open the Folders page in the Backup Manager.
2. Click the Visualize button. You may want to maximize the window.
3. The disk usage will be calculated in the background. The process may take a while because it has to list all of the files that may be backed up.
4. You will see a text area on the bottom of the window with detailed information about how much data will be backed up (look for the words "Amount to backup in all folders"). If it says "Calculating" then you will need to wait until it has finished searching for data.

The "Data to Backup" and "Excluded Data" columns are also useful in helping you determine how much data will be backed up. These columns represent how much data will be backed up or excluded within that folder and all of its subfolders. For example, the "Data to Backup" column for C: represents how much data will be backed up anywhere on C:

Notes

• If you include or exclude data on the Visualize menu you need to right click a folder and choose "Refresh Disk Usage" after you are done making changes. Otherwise the information displayed will not be up to date.