File backup is important since data loss always happens unexpectedly.

Step 1: Run MiniTool ShadowMaker to its main interface.

Step 2: UnderBackup, click theSourcetab.

MiniTool ShadowMaker Backup page

Then in the pop-up window, chooseFolder and Files.

Step 3: Browse the source and check the desired files/folders you want to back up and clickOK.

Step 4: Now in the main interface of MiniTool ShadowMaker, clickDESTINATIONto go for the destination path.

choose files to back up

MiniTool ShadowMaker allows you to back up your setup to multiple places:

1.

User

ClickUserand all the folders underC:\Users\usernameare listed here.

Then choose one folder as the destination location.

back up files to users folder

Computer

Under this tab, all drives that Windows can detect will be listed.

Libraries

ClickLibraries, then all the folders underC:\Users\Publicwill be listed.

Just choose one folder to store the backup image file.

back up files to external hard drive

Shared

You are also allowed to back up your PC to a shared folder.

Secondly, right-tap on theLLLfolder to chooseProperties.

Under theSharingtab, clickShare.

back up files to Library

Then, opt for user or group to share files/folders with and clickAdd.

Under theSharingtab, clickAdvanced Sharingoption.

Now click thePermissionsoption and ensure the selected group or user names have full control.

note down network path

Finally, you will be able to see the web connection path of the shared folder.

Then, go back to MiniTool ShadowMaker and start the configuration.

Two ways are available:

Use an IP:

1.

type IP

Under theSharedtab, click theAddbutton, and punch in the path, user name, and password.

  1. initiate the main folder and choose the sub-folder (DDD) as the storage path.

Step 5: After choosing a destination path, go back to theBackuptab and chooseBack Up NoworBack Up Later.

choose subfolder as destination path

you’re able to start the delayed backup task on theManagepage.

To set advanced parameters for the current backup task, clickOptions > Backup Options.

To specify a backup task to run on a regular basis, go toOptions > Schedule prefs.

type shared folder path

To manage disk space occupied by backup files, go toOptions > Backup Scheme.

To know much information, refer toBackup parameters.

choose subfolder in shared folder

choose files to backup up with MiniTool ShadowMaker