Backup & Restore

Introduction

The Backup function of Helium Music Manager gives you the ability to safely backup your entire settings (including all templates) and the database where all references to your music is stored. The Restore function takes a backup file that the Backup function has created, and restores it.
 

How to backup your settings

1. Click on File | Backup from the main menu.
2. Click the Browse button to set a destination folder for your backup files (a new folder will be created that will contain your backup file).
3. Click OK and Helium Music Manager will save all personal files you have created (templates, settings and the database) to a compressed zip file in a sub folder under the folder you selected in Step 2.
4. When the backup has been successfully, a message will be displayed stating Backup created OK. It will confirm the name and location of the backup file. Click OK.

Note:

• We strongly recommend that you backup your data frequently in order to prevent the potential loss of your database and settings, in the event of a computer crash or an unforeseen incident that corrupts your data.
• Always backup your settings before installing a new version of Helium Music Manager, in order to prevent the settings from being overwritten by the installer.
• If you are working with a MS SQL Server database, you may need to configure a "Native MS SQL Backup Folder". Please click this link for more information.

How to Restore your settings

1. Click on File | Restore from the main menu.
2. Click the Browse button to select the backup file (compressed zip file) in the folder where you previously saved your backup.
3. Click OK to restore your previously backed up files.

Note:

• If your restore contains a MS SQL Server database, you may need to configure a "Native MS SQL Backup Folder". Please click this link for more information.
• After the restore is finished Helium Music Manager informs you that "Helium Music Manager must now be closed to make the new settings active". It also confirms that the restore log file (helium-restore.txt) has been saved in your user data folder. Click OK to close Helium Music Manager. When Helium Music Manager is next restarted, the program will start; using the restored data.
• A backed up MS SQL database will be restored, but not automatically activated. You will need to activate this database by yourself from the Database Management dialog.