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| − | + | '''To restore a backed up database:''' | |
| − | + | #Select the File page, then click Restore from Backup. | |
| + | #RootsMagic will begin searching for backups on your computer. You can select from one of the backups found, or click Browse for File to select the backup manually. | ||
| + | #Select the folder you want to restore the backup into, or click Browse for Destination to manually select a folder. | ||
| + | #Click the Save button to begin the restore. | ||
| − | If RootsMagic encounters an open database with data already populated, you will get a message to close the database first. | + | '''Note:''' If RootsMagic encounters an open database with data already populated, you will get a message to close the database first. |
Latest revision as of 04:43, 28 August 2021
Navigation: RootsMagic 8 > Databases >
If your database ever becomes corrupted (or is deleted) you will need to restore a backup copy of your database.
To restore a backed up database:
- Select the File page, then click Restore from Backup.
- RootsMagic will begin searching for backups on your computer. You can select from one of the backups found, or click Browse for File to select the backup manually.
- Select the folder you want to restore the backup into, or click Browse for Destination to manually select a folder.
- Click the Save button to begin the restore.
Note: If RootsMagic encounters an open database with data already populated, you will get a message to close the database first.