Back Up Hidden Files and Folders with BigMIND

Introduction

By default, the Data Selection window of the BigMIND desktop application does not display hidden files or folders, nor does the BigMIND application include them in the backup process.

How to Show Hidden Files/Folders in BigMIND Desktop Application

1. Open the BigMIND desktop application.
2. From BigMIND’s dashboard, click on Settings.
3. From the left-side panel, click on Advanced Settings.
4. Enable/disable the Show hidden files in My Computer tab.
5. Click on the Save button.

How to Back Up Hidden Files

Method 1: Using the BigMIND Desktop Application

1. Open the BigMIND desktop application.
2. From BigMIND’s dashboard, click on Settings.
3. From the left-side panel, click on Preferences.
4. In the opened window, and from under the Auto Exclude tab, either enable or disable the Backup Hidden Files feature.
5. Click on the Save button.

Method 2: Via the BigMIND Web Console

1. Sign in to your BigMIND web console as an admin user.
2. From the left-side menu, click Policies.
3. Create a new policy, or select to edit an existing one.
4. Under the Settings tab, and from the General Settings section, either enable or disable the Include Hidden Files feature.
5. Click the Save button to save changes.