Complete User Manual & Documentation
Version 3.0Backup Pro is a lightweight, powerful backup solution designed for protecting critical user data and system configurations. Unlike bloated commercial backup software, Backup Pro focuses on what matters most: your documents, photos, settings, and application data.
Download the latest version from REGTeches Software
Unzip the downloaded file to a location like C:\Program Files\BackupPro
Right-click BackupPro.exe and select "Run as administrator"
Follow the setup wizard to configure your first backup
| Category | Items | Location |
|---|---|---|
| User Profile | Desktop, Documents, Pictures, Downloads, Videos, Music | C:\Users\[Username] |
| Browser Data | Bookmarks, Passwords (encrypted), Extensions | AppData folders |
| Application Data | Program settings, saved games, app configurations | AppData\Roaming |
| Email Data | Outlook PST files, Thunderbird profiles | Various locations |
| Registry Keys | System settings, user preferences | Windows Registry |
Complete copy of all selected data. Created on first run and periodically thereafter.
Only backs up files that changed since last backup. Fast and space-efficient.
Backs up all changes since last full backup. Faster restore than incremental.
Select the folders and data types you want to protect. We recommend starting with Documents, Pictures, and Desktop at minimum.
Choose where backups will be stored. Options include:
Set preferences like compression level, file versioning, and retention policy.
Run a manual backup to verify everything works correctly.
Use the 3-2-1 rule: Keep 3 copies of your data, on 2 different media types, with 1 copy offsite. Backup Pro handles the primary backup; consider cloud storage or a second external drive for the offsite copy.
Backup Pro can run automatically according to your preferred schedule:
Runs every day at a specific time (e.g., 2:00 AM)
Runs on selected days of the week
Runs when the computer boots up
Runs when you log into Windows
Schedule backups during times when you're not using the computer heavily, like early morning or lunch breaks. This minimizes performance impact.
Open the application and click the "Restore" button
Choose the date/time of the backup you want to restore from
Select specific files/folders or restore everything
Restore to original location or choose a different folder
Click "Restore Now" and wait for completion
If restoring to the original location, existing files will be overwritten. Consider restoring to a different folder first to compare files before overwriting.
Yes! Backup Pro is completely free for personal and commercial use. No subscriptions, no hidden costs, no limitations.
Your backup destination should have at least 1.5-2x the size of the data you're backing up. Incremental backups use less space over time.
Backup Pro doesn't directly upload to cloud services, but you can backup to a folder that's synced with OneDrive, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
Backup Pro keeps a transaction log and can resume interrupted backups. Your existing backup data remains safe.
Yes! Enable encryption in settings. Use a strong password and store it securely - lost passwords cannot be recovered.
By default, Backup Pro keeps the last 30 days of backups. You can adjust this in the retention policy settings.
If you need additional assistance or have questions not covered in this manual:
