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Setting Backup Schedule

If you don't want your computer to back up automatically, based on usage thresholds, you can set MozyHome to back up on a schedule. For example, you might want your computer to back up during your lunch hour, or at a specific time at night, or once a week on a specific day.

To schedule when your computer will back up:

Right-click the MozyHome icon in your system tray, then select Settings.
If prompted, enter your username and password.
Select More Settings, click Options, then click the Scheduling tab.
Select Scheduled.
If settings are visible but you cannot access them, see Why are Settings greyed out? for more information.
Select either Daily or Weekly for the frequency of your backup.
Select the approximate time of the day you want to back up your computer. If you selected Weekly backups, you must also select the day of the week you want the backup to run. Your computer starts to back up during a 30-minute window, from 15 minutes before to 15 minutes after the time you select. The exact time can be different for every backup. This makes it easier for your backup to succeed, rather than fail because too many computers start uploading to the MozyHome servers at exactly the same time.
Select the daily or weekly frequency of backups. (For example, every two days, or every week.)
(Optional) Deselect When a scheduled backup is missed, allow an automatic backup. When a scheduled backup is missed, this option automatically backs up when computer usage thresholds permit, rather than waiting until the next scheduled backup. This is useful if your computer is not running or has no internet connection during the time scheduled for backup, such as when you are traveling.

(Optional) Set the following options:

Option	Description
Attempt automatic backup even when a network connection is not detected	Backups are attempted regardless of whether a network connection is detected. Use this if your network connection is unreliable. It is not selected by default.
Start automatic backups when the computer is running on battery power	Backups will start even when your computer is running on battery power. It is not selected by default.

When you have finished changing settings, click OK. Your settings are saved and the Settings window closes.
Note: You do not need to be logged in to Windows to back up. However, your computer must be turned on, not in sleep or hibernation mode, and must be connected to the Internet.

Parent topic: Scheduling Backups

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Setting Backup Schedule