How do I retrieve backup files using Hyper Backup Explorer on a client device?
How do I retrieve backup files using Hyper Backup Explorer on a client device?
Purpose
Hyper Backup Explorer is a compact desktop tool that runs on client computers. This tool helps you browse and retrieve backup files stored in proprietary repositories created by Hyper Backup in case of unexpected data loss. This article guides you through the process of using Hyper Backup Explorer to retrieve backup files to a client device.
Environment
Make sure that Hyper Backup Explorer is downloaded on the client device. Go to the Download Center > select your model > the Desktop Utilities tab to get the installation file for Hyper Backup Explorer.
Resolution
- Launch Hyper Backup Explorer and click Browse Local Backup.
- Access the backup file on the client device. In this example, the backup file is stored on the local computer.
- Select and open the SynologyHyperBackup.bkpi file on the client device. Enter the password if the file is encrypted.
- A backup file may contain multiple versions of the backup. Select the desired version through the following methods:
- Calendar icon: Click on the calendar icon and select the date with the desired backup version.
- Left and right arrows: Click the left arrow to find older versions, or click the right arrow to find more recent versions.
- Find the backup file that you want to retrieve within the version that you selected.
- Right-click on the file and click Copy to to download. You can also drag and drop the file to the local desktop or a folder in Windows File Explorer.
- To browse the backup files of other tasks, click Browse another backup task.