Computer Restore

Purpose

Use this Computer Restore form to:

  • Review the restore job information that you entered on the previous forms.

  • Submit the restore job request to start the restore.

  • Go back to the previous form to change the restore job information.

Fields and Buttons Descriptions

Field/Button Description
Restore job name Displays the name that you specified for the restore job.
Files to restore Displays a summary of the files and directories that you selected to restore and not to restore. The summary is in the file selection rules format:
  • Include (restore this file) or Exclude (do not restore this file).

  • Path to restore or exclude from the restore, including wildcards.

  • Whether to restore the subdirectories.

Options Displays a summary of the restore options specified for this request, including:
  • Specifies whether you are restoring current or historic file versions (as of the specified date and time), and whether deleted files are being restored. For example, Restore existing files, and Restoring existing and deleted files as of <date> <time>.

  • Specifies the method you selected for handling filename conflicts. For example, When duplicate filenames are encountered, <duplicate filename option>. This only appears for Network restores.

  • Specifies the security descriptor restore option that you selected. For example, Apply the default NTFS security descriptors or Restore the original NTFS security descriptors. This only appears for Network restores.

Delivery Displays the delivery options that you selected, including:
  • The delivery method.

  • If applicable, the shipping requirements.

Media type Displays the selected media type for the restore. For Network restores, this is N/A.
Shipping address Displays the ship to address and phone number. For Network restores, this is N/A.
Shipping comments Displays any additional shipping instructions that you specified. For Network restores, this is N/A.
Submit button Click to request the restore.
  • If this is a Network restore, the restore job starts automatically. You can check its progress on the Restore tab of the Computer Information form.

  • If you selected the Media or Automatic restore delivery method, the restore request is submitted for processing.

Back button Click to return to the previous form so you can change the restore job information.
Cancel button Click to discard the restore that you defined.