Backing up virtual encrypted disk data

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. Connect the secret disk as described in the section Mounting/unmounting virtual encrypted disk.

2. Click Disk > Backup on the Dekart Private Disk Control Panel.

3. The Private Disk backup file window will appear, as shown in Figure 34.

Figure 34 Backing up virtual disk data

4. 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 .

5. 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.