Settings

Open the gear button to configure application-wide behavior. Pair-specific schedules and retention remain in the pair editor.

General and program location

Choose language and appearance, manage the permanent program location, and create Start menu or desktop shortcuts. Changing the interface language restarts the application; it is postponed while an operation is active.

Autostart

Choose startup for the current user or all users, keep O&O AutoBackup in the notification area, delay startup work, wait for idle time, keep the PC awake, and control battery behavior. Scheduled work depends on O&O AutoBackup running.

Notifications

Select everything, runs and problems, problems only, or no routine messages. Problems only is recommended. You can optionally announce a scheduled run with a countdown and an opportunity to skip that occurrence.

Folders

System and program folders are skipped by default. Add personal exclusions for caches, temporary exports, or other data that should never enter any backup.

Filter

File groups collect extensions such as office documents, pictures, music, or video. Use them when a selected source folder contains mixed content and only certain types should be copied. Minimum and maximum size rules can exclude unusually small or large files.

Log

Control diagnostic logging and clear stored history. Enable detailed logging when reproducing an issue for Support, then disable it when no longer needed to avoid unnecessary growth.