Program Settings

Program Settings

The program settings window is used to set up the general running features of USB Flash Backup. You can also select the way that the program selects a profile in this window. These settings are generic and will be the same for all profiles. All the features are explained below. When the window is closed you will return to the Main Control Panel Window.

1 . Stealth ModeStealth Mode

Stealth Mode
When stealth mode is checked USB Flash backup will display no icons or windows and will run silently in the background on your pc. To access the main control panel of USB Flash Backup simply press CTRL+F12 when this option is checked.

2 . Normal ModeNormal Mode

Normal Mode
When normal mode is checked USB Flash Backup will show an icon in the system tray, its also shows backup progress and give the option to play a sound upon backup completion.

3 . Current UserCurrent User

Current User
When current user is checked the program will backup to the current windows users profile. For this feature to work the current windows login name must match the profile name of that user.

4 . Current ProfileCurrent Profile

Current Profile
When current profile is checked the program will backup to the profile which is selected from the main control panel of USB Flash Backup.

5 . Show Help BoxShow Help Box

Show Help Box
When show help box is checked, USB Flash backup will display the yellow help box at the bottom of each control panel. This is a very useful feature for a first time user, simply point your mouse over the item and the help box will explain its operation or use.

6 . Run With WindowsRun With Windows

Run With Windows
When run with windows is checked, USB Flash backup will automatically start with windows. This is very useful so that backups are never forgotten.

7 . Play Sound OptionPlay Sound Option

Play Sound Option
When Play sound after backup is checked, USB Flash Backup will play a sound from a sound file. The sound can be change by the user by clicking on the blue folder icon (10).

8 . Wait OptionWait Option

Wait Option
When the wait for 3 seconds before backup begins is checked USB Flash Backup will show a count down and allow you to change profile before the backup operation begins. This will be displayed in a small popup box above the system tray. Click here to see the 3 second display screen shot.

9 . Sound File TextSound File Text

Sound File Text
This text file will display the name of the sound file that USB Flash Backup will play upon successful backup operation if Play Sound Option (7) is checked.

10 . Sound File SelectSound File Select

Sound File Select
This button will help you to select a sound file. If you have checked Play Sound Option (7) this sound file will play upon successful backup operation.

11 . Sound PreviewSound Preview

Sound Preview
This button will preview your selected sound file. Sound files however will only play upon successful backup if Play Sound Option (7) is checked.

12 . Flash Drive's LabelFlash Drive's Label

Flash Drive's Label
When flash drives label is checked some of the finest features of USB Flash Backups smart functions are used. We have learned that in the profile options setting we can select a usb drive label name to backup to. If USB Flash Backup is used by several users each user can set up their own profile, if they all name the USB label name they wish to backup to in their profile options the program will automatically search for the profile that matches the USB drive label that is plugged into the machine and switch profiles automatically. Now thats a smart backup feature.

13 . OK buttonOK button

OK button
The OK button will close the Program Settings window and save your selections.

14 . Cancel buttonCancel button

Cancel button
The cancel button will close the programs settings window and no changes are saved.