Install and activate

O&O AutoBackup is supplied as a single program file. You can start it directly, then let it move itself to a permanent location before relying on automatic backups.

Put the program in a permanent place

1. Start the downloaded O&O AutoBackup program.
2. Open Settings → General.
3. Under the program location section, choose Move to a permanent place if O&O AutoBackup warns that the current folder may be cleaned up.
4. Choose whether to create Start menu and desktop shortcuts.
5. Restart O&O AutoBackup when prompted.

Downloads and temporary folders are poor locations for scheduled software. If Windows or a cleanup tool removes the executable, automatic backups can no longer run.

Activate your license

During the trial, the title and About page identify the application as an unregistered trial version and show the remaining evaluation time.

1. Open the About page from the information button.
2. Select the option to enter or buy a license.
3. Follow the registration wizard and enter the license information supplied with your purchase.
4. Restart if requested, then check the displayed license type and serial number.

Internet access may be needed to validate the license. If validation fails, check the connection and firewall or proxy policy, then retry. O&O Support can help if the license remains unavailable.

Move a license to another PC

Open About and select Release license before retiring or reinstalling the current PC. Releasing returns the application to trial state and may make it unusable if the trial has expired. License transfers remain subject to your license agreement.

A license is required

The trial is for evaluation. A valid license is required to continue using O&O AutoBackup after the trial ends.