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Aspirant

Aug 22, 2016

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beginner question Easiest way to create automatic backups to readynas from windows PC

I just installed a readynas duo v1 to my router and would like to set up an automatic backup (file copy, uncompressed) from my windows pc, and I am new at using nas and raid. I can map the nas as a ...

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cboudet
Aug 29, 2016
Thanks to those who tried to help me.
I decided to buy acronis and use it to back up the data to the readynas.

cboudet

Aspirant

Aug 22, 2016

I have different operating systems in the network, xp professional, seven professional and 10

Thanks,

I found the admin information. I was looking at the version 2 manual instead of the version one because it is labeled v2 at the bottom but it is actually v1.

I still need help setting up to back up to it.

Thanks

StephenB

Guru - Experienced User

Aug 23, 2016

cboudet wrote:
I still need help setting up to back up to it.

The best way is to get a backup tool that runs on the PCs, and which supports Windows Network Shares as a backup target.

I use Acronis TrueImage that way myself. Some posters like FreeFileSync; I haven't tried it myself.

BrianL2
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Aug 23, 2016
Hi cboudet,

Welcome to the community!

These articles will show you how to you can create and run a backup job between your PC, and your ReadyNAS.

Backing up data on my ReadyNAS

Backing up data between ReadyNAS and Windows 7, 8 or 10 (SMB) share

With regard to your other question about resetting the admin password, are you having problems accessing the Frontview or admin page?

Kind regards,

BrianL
NETGEAR Community Team
- cboudet
  Aspirant
  Aug 24, 2016
  Thanks for the information.
  I already found the login information and have access to Frontview.
  - JennC
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Aug 24, 2016
    Hello cboudet,
    
    You are most welcome.
    
    Regards,
cboudet
Aspirant
Aug 24, 2016
Thanks,