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Backup Data Remotely
With QuickBooks Online Backup Service, files are compressed, encrypted, securely transferred across the Internet, and stored at mirrored off-site data centers managed by Connected TLM software - based in Framingham, Massachusetts. You schedule the days and times for your backups to occur, and thereafter, the backups are performed automatically. The cost is about $7 a month, based on an annual subscription at $79.95. This service supports backups up to 100 MB. You may select up to 100 MB of additional files for $99.95 a year. The Premium Data Backup plan protects all your PC data files, up to 4 GB, for $14.95/month. The Premium Plus System Backup will back up all your data files and software applications, up to 10 GB, for $19.95/month.
The initial data backup usually takes the longest time (Approximately 15 minutes). Subsequent backups will scan your files for any changes, and only the incremental changes will be transferred. Triple DES encryption (112-bit) is an advanced encryption standard used by many banks, as well as the United States government. The service includes PC Heal which claims to provide the ability to "heal" your PC and repair damaged configurations.
To get started, select your backup plan and download a small software file via the Internet. A 2MB file will be downloaded to your hard drive to enable the service. Run this file to install the software and follow the prompts to register for the service. Downloading this file will take approximately 10-15 minutes using a 56K modem. As an alternative, you can also install from your QuickBooks 2002 or 2003 CD. Click to get step-by-step instructions on how to select your backup plan and install the software from your QuickBooks 2002 and 2003 CD.
Your files are automatically backed up according to the days and times you've selected. As a subscriber to the QuickBooks Online Backup Service, you may also manually start an online backup of your files at any time, from the QuickBooks Back Up menu option. You can retrieve your backup files anytime, anywhere, from any computer that has Windows installed and an Internet connection. To do this, log in to the data center Web site with your account number and encryption key, select the files you want to retrieve, and download over the Internet to your computer.
You may back up your data as often as you like. To restore files, from the QuickBooks 2002 "File" drop-down menu select "Restore" and then "Online." Click "Restore" and the backup software will display the home page for your account. Choose the "Retrieve" tab and your previously backed up files will be displayed.
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