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admin:backup_and_restore [2024/08/05 00:32] – Mark Gloveradmin:backup_and_restore [2024/08/05 00:33] (current) – [Restoring your data] Mark Glover
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   - Choose the 4th radio button **Restore a backup file**.   - Choose the 4th radio button **Restore a backup file**.
   - Another window will open where you can choose the backup file to restore.  Locate your backup file in the //**Open**// dialog that appears. Your backup file has file extension ''.4BK'', eg. ''CMS.4BK''.  Hit **OK**.   - Another window will open where you can choose the backup file to restore.  Locate your backup file in the //**Open**// dialog that appears. Your backup file has file extension ''.4BK'', eg. ''CMS.4BK''.  Hit **OK**.
-  - You will be prompted for where to create the data file.  This should default to the location of the backup that you have selected.  If you want to save it elsewhere, change the destination location of the data file by clicking on the **...** button.  Once you are happy with the destination location, hit the **Restore** button.\\ {{:admin:pasted:20220530-014805.png}}+  - You will be prompted for where to create the data file.  This //should// default to the location of the backup that you have selected.  If you want to save it elsewhere, change the destination location of the data file by clicking on the **...** button.  Once you are happy with the destination location, hit the **Restore** button.\\ {{:admin:pasted:20220530-014805.png}}
   - Once the restore has completed, mSupply will Quit.   - Once the restore has completed, mSupply will Quit.
   - Restart mSupply   - Restart mSupply
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     - After clicking **OK** or **Cancel**, the data file will open.  This will take time (hours) if it is a large data file and the index file is not included with the backup.     - After clicking **OK** or **Cancel**, the data file will open.  This will take time (hours) if it is a large data file and the index file is not included with the backup.
   - mSupply should open your restored data file and you should be presented with the log in screen to the new data file.   - mSupply should open your restored data file and you should be presented with the log in screen to the new data file.
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-In client/server usage this command will have no effect. 
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-Be very careful about restoring. We suggest you consult Sustainable Solutions before attempting a restore, particularly in a synced system. 
  
  
  • Last modified: 2024/08/05 00:32
  • by Mark Glover