To create a backup of your library data, follow these steps:

Go to the Backup tab and click on Backup Database.
- Backup Database: This option creates a backup file of the library data in the form of a .fdb file.
- Backup Folder: This option creates a backup file of the library setup files in the form of a .zip file.

The library backup files can be found in the folder: c:/handy_lib/backup.
The library data file is located in the directory: c:/handy_lib/db.
The library setup files can be found in the directory: c:/handy_lib/data/db.

The setup files include predefined reports, labels, sort definitions, grid definitions, window size settings, dropdown values, images, the home page, and more.

The backup application is running. This window opens and closes automatically.

The backup log window opens automatically. Click Close to finish.

You can verify whether two backup files are created in the backup folder located at C:/handy_lib/backup/:
1. db_20171205.fdb (library data file)
2. db_20171205.zip (library setup file)

Additionally, you have the option to copy or move your library backup files to an external hard drive, DVD, CD, or USB memory card.

Move Handy Library to a new computer.

To move handy library databases and all setup files to a new computer:

• Run Backup Database + Data Folder on an old computer.
• Move two files to the corresponding backup folder on a new computer.
• Run Restore Database and Restore Data Folder.

Review:
How to define backup folder?
How to set auto backup on exit?

Question:
I have the auto backup setup for when I close the software. However, it is very cumbersome to get the backup file actually backed up off the laptop. Is there an easy way to backup my library database to a USB drive?

Answer:
You can modify the backup folder in the Options window.

Question:
I have a question regarding backup then transferring information to a second computer. First I backup the library data base but then I cannot find it on C drive with the current backup date. I would then like to copy the backup on to an external hard drive ready to restore on our second computer. Can you please direct me to the help file for this question?

Answer:
Review this topic and then how to restore library backup file.
-how to restore library backup file

Question:
Hi I am just wondering, if I purchase a new Laptop for the Library, (or my current Laptop fails) how can I put my Handy Library software on a new device? Is there a way I can back-up my information on to a separate USB or hard drive in case of computer failure?

Question:
Could the Handy Library Manager software be moved from computer to computer if need be?

Answer:
It is advisable to keep your backup file on two different storage media. You can transfer the library backup file to your USB flash drive.
- how to restore library backup file

Question:
My old PC is no longer running well enough and I am purchasing an updated unit running Windows 10, what steps do I need to follow to continue using this program?

Answer:
Would you like to upgrade to the newest version? Install the software on your new computer and use backup and restore procedures.
- upgrade to the newest version

Question:
I don't see anything that explains how to back up my database. How do I make sure I don't lose data I've entered? Is that a daily function? Do you have a PDF explanation of that?

Answer:
Please review the instructions on this page. Learn how to export your library catalog data to a spreadsheet file and set up auto-backups.
- export your library catalogue data
- define auto-backups

Question:
I have gotten a new computer. Our current library software is on my old computer. How do I transfer our library to my new computer?

Answer:
1. On the old computer, run "Backup Database" and "Backup Data Folder." 2. Copy the two backup files from the old computer's backup folder to the corresponding backup folder on the new computer. 3. On the new computer, run "Restore Database" and then "Restore Data Folder."

Question:
How do we save and make copy of the original DB without overriding the backup within the Handy Library Manager?

Answer:
You do not overwrite the existing backup; instead, a new backup file is created each time you run the backup.

Question:
I have the system right now on an old Mac Mini using parallels and want to move it to a HP system. Do I just run the installation on the HP system then copy over all the files and folders from the Mac; overwriting the original data with the updated?

Answer:
Install the software on the HP system. Next, run the backup of the database and the backup database folder on the Mac Mini. After that, transfer two files (fdb and zip) to your new system and execute the restore database and restore database folder.
- restore database
- restore database folder