Is there a key for backup?
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Yes. There is a key for when the battery runs out. The batteries last for 3 years so keep the key in a safe place.
1553745
Yes, There are two keys that come in the package. A key can be used instead of a code or in case of battery failure.
1553746
Yes, the lock comes with a set of two keys that can be used to open the lock without the keypad.
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Yes, they come with 2 keys for backup. I have had this doorknob for a year and never needed the key yet. I love it! Great for visiting adult children who come home and need to get in when we are away. They have their own code.
526577
Yes, you FolderClone can backup to any folder or drive connected to your computer. Keep in mind that it can't back up active system files.
1156476
If you are talking about a PC, the seagate software will NOT backup the system or applications. On a Macintosh, Time Machine (which comes with a mac) WILL back everything up, including versions of files that change. Also, Carbon Copy Cloner will make a bootable copy of your disk. There are programs for the PC which will back everything up, but I'm not familiar with them.
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One of the options is an incremental backup, only backing up new files or changed files. But I haven't tried to restore anything, so I don't actually know how well it does.
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YES. Depends on the config, as long as the drive letter is the same you can create different sub-folder to store the backups. If your backups are on a schedule, be sure you have the drive connected to the correct device in the right day/night.
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Can't say, other than the onekey recovery system. I've not really had any issues to have to reformat.
1520569
I haven't found any. I actually keep an old laptop alive just for backup which is pretty funky.
1666147
Hi There. I am afraid I do not have the drive with me as I installed in to a server. Sorry. :(
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Yes, that's pretty much how I was seeing it... the only problem is that one day the SmartWare backup software screwed up when I logged in, and everything I had been backing up had vanished. I reformatted the drive, deleted SmartWare from my computer, and am now manually backing up at the end of the day, as I was before. I loved the instant backup function of the software, but I can't trust it now.
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WD comes with Windows backup software. It's somewhat rudimentary but it works.
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Hello, and thank you for your patience while I looked into this for you. I called MESA directly to confirm that these come with a back up key, as there have been instances where no backup key was included. MESA said that all shipments going forward for this model safe should include a backup key in case the electronic keypad fails. Thank you for your inquiry. We would love to help you with your order! This safe is also available on our website. Please feel free to visit us anytime! Kind Regards, Andrea - indeHomes 317-660-5150
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Yes, there is a back up key. The whole idea with the biometric to be able to use it in an emergency and to keep the kids out, and hide the key. This one wouldn't open with my finger prints at all and i tried to do the exact thing every time and it still wouldn't work for me, that is why we sent it back and ordered another one.
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I think you will see in the user product reviews that the automatic backup software is clunky. I suggest trying the freeware Leo-Backup. http://www.leo-backup.com/
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Yes, treat it as a standard removable usb drive, don't run the "backup" software.
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A complete system backup backs up everything. Or you can specify which directories/folders that get backed up. The external harddrive comes with software to assist you with that. I think windows also have this feature as well. I hope this helps. Have a good day.
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It is a plug and play. I just create a folder for each machine I want to back up
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It comes with backup utility, but you'll need to supply your own CD\DVD drive. AFAIK it does not include an actual backup partition. Mine is currently unplugged, while I play with an alternative, but I seem to remember this being an issue.Now that I plugged it back in there is a backup partition on the drive. You can access it by hitting <alt> F10 during bootup.