Backup straight to source

[JDowls]

Hello all.
Im looking for a way to create a backup directly to the source drive.
IE- Mirror A: to B:, backup name "Backup"... A:\clip.mkv backs up to B:\clip.mkv rather than what I get now B:\backup\clip.mkv

Is this even something possible with FBackup? Ive poked around, but couldnt find anything.
Currently running 9.9.975

[Adrian (Softland)]

Hi,

Yes, you can do that using FBackup.
Please open "Backup Properties->Type" page.
Make sure the following options are unchecked:
"Copy files in a subfolder"
"Create full paths"

Then press Save and run again the backup.

[Rosebl22]

Hi,

Yes, you can do that using FBackup.
Please open "Backup Properties->Type" page.
Make sure the following options are unchecked:
"Copy files in a subfolder"
"Create full paths"
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Then press Save and run again the backup.

If I uncheck both options, will FBackup retain the original folder structure when I restore data, or will all the files be consolidated into one location?

[Adrian (Softland)]

Hi,

The original folder structure will be preserved.

[Sophiana]

If I want to ensure that my backups are efficient, are there any recommended settings or best practices in FBackup that I should follow besides unchecking those options?

[Adrian (Softland)]

Hi,

The default options are the recommended ones.
The advice to uncheck those options is only if you don't want the drive letter folder to appear in destination.