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Can I choose to make the backup prompt option when closing the company in BUSY?

Yes, you can configure the backup prompt option when closing the company in BUSY, for that you need to follow these steps :
Step 1: Go to administration then select configuration.
Step 2: Then select backup configuration, define path of folders where you want to take backup day wise and now enabled option 'Prompt backup at the time of closing the company' then click on save button.

Can you guide me on how to take backup of a company in the BUSY?

To take backup of your company in BUSY, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSY then select backup data option under the company menu.
Step 2: Select the company and enter the username and password if required then specify the backup path where you want to save backup files.
Step 3: Select financial year either all or selected then press ok to proceed and check after complete it.

Can I backup my company before making any changes? How do I do that?

Yes, You can take backup of BUSY data before making any changes by follow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSY then click on company menu.
Step 2: Choose the backup data option then select required company
Step 3: Mention the company admin username and password and click on ok tab
Step 4: Specify the path for backup, select the required financial year and click on ok to take backup.

What is the process for taking a proper backup of my company before proceeding with merging parties?

To take backup of your company before merging parties, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSY then select backup data option under the company menu.
Step 2: Select your company then enter the username and password (If required).
Step 3: Specify the backup path where you want to take backup and select either all financial year of single financial year then press ok to proceed.

I provided a backup but some accounts are still missing. What could be the issue?

There could be several reasons why some accounts are missing even after providing a backup. It is recommended to check if the backup was taken properly and if the accounts were included in the backup. It is also possible that the accounts were deleted or modified after the backup was taken. So, it is recommend to take backup before and after making any changes

How can I create a backup before enabling stock maintenance for a group or item?

To create a backup before enabling stock maintenance for a group or item in BUSY, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSY then click on company menu.
Step 2: Choose the backup data option then select required company
Step 3: Mention the company admin username and password and click on ok tab
Step 4: Specify the path for backup and click on ok to take backup.

What should I do if some data is not updated after restoring the backup?

To check the older backup and need to restore old backup files, follow the below process to restore data : 
Step 1: Go to Company Menu then click on Restore Data option
Step 2: Then specify the backup folder path.
Step 3: Now select the backup file and Restore it without Overwrite option, with this a new company has been created, you can check the same.

Do I need to run the feature with or without a backup?

Yes, you should take the latest backup of the company before enabling the feature. Enabling new features or making changes in the software may involve modifications to the database. If something goes wrong during the process, it could potentially lead to data corruption or loss. Having a backup ensures that you can restore your data to its previous state in case of any issues.

How do I take a backup of my financial year in BUSY?

To take backup of your company's data in BUSY, you need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSY then click on Backup Data under the Company menu.
Step 2: Select the company of which you want to take backup and enter the login credentials. (If Required)
Step 3: Select the backup path and you can select All financial year or single financial as required then proceed.

Is it necessary to back up data before making bulk updates?

Yes, it is recommended to take a backup of data before making bulk updates in BUSY by follow these steps:
Step 1: Open BUSY then click on company menu.
Step 2: Choose the backup data option then select required company
Step 3: Mention the company admin username and password and click on ok tab
Step 4: Specify the path for backup and click on ok to take backup.