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How do I transfer my existing data to a new computer system?
As there is two method to transfer your existing data to a new computer system:
Method 1: Through backup and restore the data
Step 1: Open BUSY and select the option of backup data.
Step 2: Then specify the folder where you want to take the backup.
Step 3: Then select the financial year.
Step 4: Save the backup then install BUSY in new system.
Step 5: Then open BUSY and click on restore data.
Step 6: Specify the folder of backup and save the data.
Method 2: Through Copy the data folder and set it in data directory.
Step 1: Open your BUSY.
Step 2: Then select the open of set directory.
Step 3: A data directory will be define there,e.g C:\BUSYWin\DATA
Step 4: Then go in local drive and check the folder of BUSYwin and under it select data folder.
Step 5: Then you will found a folder like, COMP0001 then copy that complete folder.
Step 6: Then go in another system and pate the data in desired drive.
Step 7: Install the BUSY set up.
Step 8: Then open BUSY and go in set data directory option.
Step 9: Define the folder path location.
Step 10: Select ok and check through open company.
How do I take a backup of data in BUSY?
In BUSY situations, you have a multi-layer of backups.
1. Manual Backup
2. BUSY agent auto-local drive/Google Drive backup
3. Backup when you close the company.
Follow the steps to take a manual backup.
Step 1: Company
Step 2: Backup data
Step 3: Select the company to take backups and specify the user name and password.
Step 4: Specify the path for the backup.
Step 5: Ok
Follow the steps to configure BUSY Agent's auto-backup.
Step 1: Install the BUSY agent exe for the BUSY installed folder. Step 2: Configure the BUSY agent.
Step 3: Configure auto-backup to Google Drive and local drives, if required.
Step 4: Specify the timing for the backup.
Step 5: Add BUSY Agent to Startup
Step 6: Then the BUSY agent starts to perform the auto backup.
Follow the steps to configure backup while closing the company.
Step 1: Administration
Step 2: Configuration
Step 3: Backup Configuration
Step 4: Specify the backup folder path [day-wise].
Step 5: Enable the setting "Prompt backup at the time of closing the company."
Step 6: Enable the setting "Enforce backup at the time of closing the company."
I need to transfer my backup data to a new computer. What is the process for this?
To take backup of your data on the current system, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSY and select "Backup Data" option under the Company menu.
Step 2: Choose the company that you want to backup.
Step 3: Enter your username and password if required and select the location where you want to save your backup file.
Step 4: Select the financial year that you want to backup, either All F.Y. or Selected F.Y. and click on the OK button to start the backup process.
Once you have the backup file, you can transfer it to the new computer using a USB or any other storage device. After transferring the backup file, you will need to restore that backup in BUSY by using these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSY and select "Restore Data" option from Company tab.
Step 2: Choose the folder that contains backup files and click on OK button to start the restoring process.
Step 3: If same data already exist in then BUSY will provide you an option to override it. You can chosse Yes/No as required.
What is the best practice for backing up data and upgrading BUSY versions to avoid losing access to old files?
Below steps can be followed as the best practice for data backup and upgrading BUSY versions to avoid losing access :
Step 1 : You can use our BUSYAgent utility for taking daily backup date wise so go to our site www.busy.in
Step 2 : Download BUSYAgent Ulitility and install the same in the drive where you have installed BUSY.
Step 3 : Open BUSYAgent and go to General Configuration
Step 4 : Specify data location as per access or SQL
Step 5 : Go to Backup Configuration for Local and specify the folder path of your local drive and mention the interval for backup schedule
Step 6 : Now go to Backup Configuration for google drive and specify your gmail ID, here you will find the option to Authorize the ID so click on that tab also. Make sure that your Gmail ID must be open during authorization process.
Step 7 : Configure the interval for backup schedule
Step 8 : Save the settings and check the backup through Backup now Tab.
Note: Always update the setup on Server system first and then followed by the client systems.
How can I ensure the security of my software and data?
To protect your BUSY & Data from loss or damage, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Install and update an antivirus software on your system that can scan and remove any suspicious or malicious activities that might harm your data.
Step 2: Set the permissions for your drives and data folder so that only you or authorized users can access, modify, or delete them. You can use the Windows security settings or a third-party software to do this.
Step 3: In BUSY, create a strong username and password for your data that is hard to guess or crack. Do not share your Super or Admin credentials with anyone else. If you have multiple users working on the same data, create sub-users and assign them limited rights according to their roles and responsibilities.
Step 4: Backup your data regularly, either manually or automatically, to a safe location such as a hard disk, a pen drive,etc. You can use the "BUSY Agent" application, which allows you to store your backup files on Google Drive as well.
Step 5: Update your software regularly and remove old setups from control panel.
What steps should I take to ensure data security in BUSY?
To protect your BUSY & Data from loss or damage, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Install and update an antivirus software on your system that can scan and remove any suspicious or malicious activities that might harm your data.
Step 2: Set the permissions for your drives and data folder so that only you or authorized users can access, modify, or delete them. You can use the Windows security settings or a third-party software to do this.
Step 3: In BUSY, create a strong username and password for your data that is hard to guess or crack. Do not share your Super or Admin credentials with anyone else. If you have multiple users working on the same data, create sub-users and assign them limited rights according to their roles and responsibilities.
Step 4: Backup your data regularly, either manually or automatically, to a safe location such as a hard disk, a pen drive,etc. You can use the "BUSY Agent" application, which allows you to store your backup files on Google Drive as well.
Step 5: Update your software regularly and remove old setups from control panel.
How can I ensure data protection and security in BUSY?
To protect your BUSY & Data from loss or damage, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Install and update an antivirus software on your system that can scan and remove any suspicious or malicious activities that might harm your data.
Step 2: Set the permissions for your drives and data folder so that only you or authorized users can access, modify, or delete them. You can use the Windows security settings or a third-party software to do this.
Step 3: In BUSY, create a strong username and password for your data that is hard to guess or crack. Do not share your Super or Admin credentials with anyone else. If you have multiple users working on the same data, create sub-users and assign them limited rights according to their roles and responsibilities.
Step 4: Backup your data regularly, either manually or automatically, to a safe location such as a hard disk, a pen drive,etc. You can use the "BUSY Agent" application, which allows you to store your backup files on Google Drive as well.
Step 5: Update your software regularly and remove old setups from control panel.
What is the proper way to uninstall BUSY without losing data?
If you want to uninstall your BUSY without losing your data, you have to take backup of your whole data and then start uninstallation process.
To take backup of your data before uninstalling BUSY follow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSY and select "Backup Data" option from Company tab.
Step 2: choose the company that you want to backup.
Step 3: Enter your username and password if required and select the location where you want to save your backup file.
Step 4: Select the financial year that you want to backup, either All F.Y. or Selected F.Y. and click on the OK button to start the backup process.
Step 5: You can also copy your whole data folder.
To uninstall BUSY from your system, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Open the Control Panel and select Programs and Features.
Step 2: Locate the BUSY application and any related updates in the list of installed programs.
Step 3: Right-click on each item and select Uninstall to remove them from your system.
Make sure you have your BUSY Serial Number and registered email ID handy for future registration.
How do I restore backup if my data gets corrupted?
To restore backup and if you have backup files so you need to follow some steps and these are-
Step 1: Go to Company Menu and click on Restore Data Option.
Step 2: After click on Restore Data Option Click on browser for folder and it will appear in yellow coloured file and Give path of backup data folder where your new data exist in the form of backup file Data and DISK1
Step 3: After give path click on OK Option BUSY will show you the prompt for Data Restoration and you have to click on YES Option
Step 4: After click on YES Option BUSY will show you the prompt about Company Exist and you need Select one option out three and these option are Yes,No and Cancel.If you select option Yes then it will replace your existing company
in company list and If you select option 'No'then it will create another company in list.
Step 5: Now you can Click on Esc Button on your key board and click on open company and you will get your data.
How can I restore my BUSY data backup if something goes wrong during update anything in BUSY ?
To restore backup and if you have backup files so you need to follow some steps and these are-
Step 1: Go to Company Menu and click on Restore Data Option.
Step 2: After click on Restore Data Option Click on browser for folder and it will appear in yellow coloured file and Give path of backup data folder where your new data exist in the form of backup file Data and DISK1
Step 3: After give path click on OK Option BUSY will show you the prompt for Data Restoration and you have to click on YES Option
Step 4: After click on YES Option BUSY will show you the prompt about Company Exist and you need Select one option out three and these option are Yes,No and Cancel.If you select option Yes then it will replace your existing company
in company list and If you select option 'No'then it will create another company in list.
Step 5: Now you can Click on Esc Button on your key board and click on open company and you will get your data.
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