Restoring Files from Cold Storage in 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.

Restore Files from Cold Storage 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. Double-click on the Cold Storage folder to go inside it and start browsing its content. Select the data that you want to restore from the left-side panel and add it to the right-side one using the Add  icon. Once done, click 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 Cold Storage Data From the BigMIND Website

The maximum daily download limit for Cold Storage files from the BigMIND website is 1 GB. To restore larger amounts, use the BigMIND Restore desktop application as described above.

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 tab, under DEVICES & SERVICES, select the computer you want to restore from its backup.
  4. Browse for the data you want to restore. BigMIND will show a snowflake icon on the data backed up to Cold Storage.
    Folder with Cold Storage
  5. Mark the files/folders you want to download.
    Mark
  6. Click the Download icon.
    Download icon

The download request will be processed within 3-12 hours. You will receive an email with a link to access and download the requested files once they are ready, so monitor your email.

For media files (Photos, videos or audio files) under Cold Storage, a pop-up will ask if you prefer to download the original or an optimized version. Selecting the optimized version allows for immediate download with reduced quality, avoiding the 3-12 hour wait for the original file.

 

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