Dekart Private Disk allows backing up the virtual secret disk data. Backup copy aids in full disk recovery if it has been damaged or accidentally deleted.
A backup copy is stored compressed and encrypted. Encryption is implemented by means of an encryption password and a special alternative access password. Alternative access password allows restoring the data.
To create a backup copy, do the following:
| 1. | Click Recovery on the Dekart Private Disk Control Panel. |
| 2. | Press Backup button. |
| 3. | Indicate the location and the name of the image of the virtual encrypted disk. |
| 4. | When asked, enter the password of the encrypted disk. |
| 5. | The Private Disk backup file window will appear, as shown in Figure 35. |
Figure 35
Backing up virtual disk data
| 6. | Select a folder to store the disk backup copy, enter the backup copy file name in the File Name field, click Save. |
The software will require to enter and confirm the backup copy alternative access password.
| 7. | Enter the alternative password in the Password field and re-enter it in the Confirmation field to ensure accuracy. The entered password must be at least 5 symbols long (not longer than 64 symbols) otherwise, an insufficient password length message will appear. |
Note: The Dekart Private Disk backup copy alternative access password can consist of alphanumeric symbols, and it is case-sensitive. Enter the password carefully.