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ReadyNAS Desktop Client changes backups into syncs
I cannot reliably use my ReadyNAS 204 as a backup device using the ReadyCloud Desktop client App in Windows 10! :( I do "Backup PC Folder" and it creates the back up correctly, does all the indexi...
Mad_Pierre wrote:
- Should I just give up on the client and use other backup software or Windows backup?
I'd seriously consider doing that. ReadyCloud limits the location of the source folder, and as you've found it doesn't have much in the way of troubleshooting or controls.
Personally I use Acronis TrueImage on the PCs (backing up to a location on the NAS). Of course there are a lot of other options.
Ok. Figured that might be the answer :( I've started a Windows backup for now...
Can I uninstall the client or do I need it to make shares work?
Mad_Pierre wrote:
Can I uninstall the client or do I need it to make shares work?
You can uninstall the client if you aren't using ReadyCloud to access the NAS remotely.
It's not installed on any of my devices.
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