Restoring Files with BigMIND

Introduction

Your valuable data, securely backed up on the BigMIND cloud, is readily available for restoration at any time and from any location!

Restoring files from backup is a crucial aspect of data management, ensuring the preservation and recovery of valuable information. BigMIND offers efficient methods for file restoration, providing users with convenient options tailored to their preferences and requirements.

With BigMIND, you can:

  • Restore the latest version of your backed-up files on a computer. This article guides you through the process.
  • Restore an older version of your backed-up files on a computer. (Learn more)
  • Restore Deleted Files on a computer. (Learn more)
  • Restore files on a new computer without initiating a backup on it. (Learn more)
  • Restore files on a smartphone.

Restoring Files via “BigMIND Restore” Desktop Application

Before starting the restoration process with the BigMIND Restore desktop application, make sure your computer’s power settings are correctly configured to avoid any interruptions. Refrain from logging out of your user profile, restarting, or shutting down your device throughout the entire restoration duration.
Restoration from Cold Storage requires 3-12 hours to commence.
  1. Open your BigMIND desktop application and click the Restore button. This will launch the BigMIND Restore application.
    If the BigMIND desktop application is not installed on your machine, please refer to this article and follow the steps provided.
  2. In the opened BigMIND Restore window, click the Files button.
  3. Use the Computer Name drop-down menu to select the computer which you want to restore from its backup.
  4. Choose the desired data from the left-side panel and transfer it to the right-side panel using the Add icon. Once selected, proceed by clicking the Next button.
  5. Specify the restore options before clicking the Next button to proceed.

During this restoration process, it is vital to maintain uninterrupted operation of your machine—avoid turning it off, logging out of your user profile, or activating sleep mode. Once files are ready and accessible, the download commences automatically. You may minimize or close the BigMIND Restore window without affecting the restoration progress.

Download Data From the BigMIND Website

This approach proves valuable when the user requires the restoration of either a single file or a few files.

  1. Sign in to your BigMIND account.
  2. From the left-side menu, click Discover.
  3. From the Discover Data page, under the DEVICES & SERVICES section on the left-side panel, select the device/service that you want to restore files from.
  4. Browse for the data you want to restore. You may need to enable the Include Deleted Files option to be able to see the Deleted Files.
  5. Select the files/folders you want to download.
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  6. Click the Download icon.
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