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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting center

Search common backup, recovery, and installation issues. This is general educational guidance, not official product support.

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Backup not starting

Check that the backup client is running, that you are signed in, and that the destination has any required permissions.

Backup failed

Review the backup client's status or logs for the specific error, and confirm your internet connection is stable.

Restore problems

Confirm you are selecting the correct file version and that the destination for restored files has enough space.

Installation problems

Make sure your system meets the minimum requirements and that any conflicting security software is temporarily checked.

Update problems

Check your internet connection and confirm the application has permission to download and apply updates.

Account questions

Account-related issues typically involve sign-in, email verification, or profile settings within the product itself.

Subscription questions

Subscription details, such as renewal dates and plan status, are usually visible within your account area.

Slow uploads

The first backup can take a long time depending on how much data you have and your upload speed; later backups are typically faster.

Excluded files or folders

Some file types or folders may be excluded from backup by default; check the client's backup selection settings.

Windows questions

Windows-specific backup questions often involve permissions, background services, or disk configuration.

Mac questions

Mac-specific backup questions often involve system permissions or external drive formatting.

Endpoint deployment issues

Rolling out endpoint backup across many devices can surface issues with policy assignment or network configuration.

Server backup problems

Server backup issues often relate to storage capacity, scheduling conflicts, or application-specific backup agents.

Recovery problems

If a recovery does not complete, check available disk space, backup integrity, and whether the process was interrupted.

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