What has changed?

To make BackupBob even easier to navigate and edit, we have improved the Bobdrive settings window. This keeps the same great features but restructures the menu to make it quicker to navigate.

BackupBob Security

BackupBob is one of the most secure cloud storage services on the market and gives users the ability to encrypt all file transfers. This stops people from intercepting files while they are being transferred. However, this does not address the physical security of your computer. Thieves may be able to simply turn on your computer and easily access files in your Briefcase. To solve this problem we have added two key new features; briefcase encryption, and automatic log out.

Will my software automatically update?

If you have the BackupBob Desktop Software installed you will be see a pop up asking you to upgrade in the next few hours.

For at gøre BackupBob endnu nemmere at navigere og redigere i, har vi forbedret vinduet til Bobdrive indstillingerne. Det indeholder fortsat de samme fantastiske funktioner, men vi har omstruktureret menuen for at gøre det hurtigere at navigere rundt i.

BackupBob Sikkerhed

BackupBob er et af de mest sikre cloud storage-tjenester på markedet, og giver brugerne mulighed for at kryptere alle filoverførsler. Dette forhindrer folk i at opfange filer, mens de bliver overført. Det betyder dog ikke at vi har løst den fysiske sikkerhed på din computer. Tyve kan være i stand til blot at tænde computeren og nemt få adgang til filer i din dokumentmappe. For at løse dette problem har vi tilføjet to nye nøglefunktioner, dokumentmappe kryptering og automatisk log ud.

Vil min software automatisk bliver opdateret?

Hvis du har BackupBob Desktop Software installeret, vil du se en pop op som beder dig om at opgradere inden for de næste par timer.

How does BackupBob work?

BackupBob automatically uploads content to the cloud while you work. The software mirrors your computer and makes an exact copy of your files online. If you modify a file on your desktop the software will automatically replace the old version in the cloud. If you delete an unneeded document, BackupBob will delete the file on the cloud. If you accidentally delete a file from your computer you can go to the cloud and restore it (this option is available up to 30 days after the file has been deleted).

How do I restore my files?

If your computer breaks you can place all your files onto a new computer. Our desktop program BackupBob Restore is available on Windows and Mac and can be downloaded for free here.

Simply install the program, select the files you want to place back on your computer and click the restore button. All of your important files will now be back on your device.

BackupBob will automatically notify you that an update is available – simply follow the instructions on your screen to perform the update.

You can download the latest version of the Restore software for Windows here: http://www.backupbob.com/Downloads/BackupBob/Windows/Restore-Setup.exe

The Mac version of BackupBob has built-in Restore capability.

The new version – version 1.7 – features a wide range of improvements to reliability, stability and speed including:
- Faster syncing of files.
- Lower memory and CPU usage.
- Backup files with exceptionally long paths.
- Improved the restore software, which supports long paths and includes better error handling.
- A number of background performance and stability improvements.

We are pleased to announce a new version of our Mac desktop software. This is the software that runs on your Mac, backs up your files, and powers your BobDrive Sync drive.

The new version (v1.2.09) introduces a whole host of improvements, including:

• Even less impact on your Mac. The new version is even lighter, more efficient and faster than it was before, so you won’t even notice that it’s running.
• Improved look and feel. The latest software incorporates the newest BackupBob branding and has a number of improvements to user experience.
• Lion support. BackupBob now supports Mac OS X Lion – the groundbreaking new operating system that Apple is rolling out in August.
• 64-bit support. We now support 64-bit Macs too, so you can take full advantage of that extra 32-bits of goodness.
• Bug fixes. This release fixes a number of small bugs and issues that customers have reported with the previous release – including an issue which was causing BackupBob to use too much memory on some Macs.

BackupBob will be rolling out the update to all of our customers. If you have the Mac software installed then you will be automatically prompted to upgrade when the new version is available – just follow the on-screen instructions to install it. It’s a very simple process and will only take a few minutes.

If you haven’t yet tried the Mac software – or if you just can’t wait to get your hands on the new version – then you can download it from your BackupBob web portal. Just log in to your BackupBob account and click on the Software Download links. Simply unzip the installer and run it to install the Mac client on a new Mac, or to upgrade an existing installation.

If you have any questions about the latest Mac software or any other part of the BackupBob service then please get in touch! Our support team will be delighted to help and will get back to you in 24 hours – just email support@backupbob.com.