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The backup versions are similar to file versions. The file versions concept is familiar to those who use
a Windows Vista and Windows 7 feature called "Previous versions of files". This feature allows you to
restore a file as it existed on a particular date and time. A backup version allows you to recover your
data in a similar way.
This could be useful when trying to find damaged or deleted files. Simply browse through the backup
versions in the Acronis Backup Explorer until you find the backup version containing the required
files. Additionally, you can recover different saved versions of found files.
Backup boxes
All your backups are represented as rectangles on the main window. These rectangles are called
backup boxes. A backup box contains all the main information about the corresponding backup and
provides you full control over this backup. Every time you want to create a new backup version,
recover your data or change backup settings, just find the required backup box and click the
appropriate button or link.
Nonstop backup file format
Acronis Nonstop Backup uses a special storage for data and metadata. This storage is a hidden folder
named Time Explorer Storage. This folder contains auxiliary files (for example, config.xml,
cdp.metadata) and your backed up data. The data is compressed and split into files of about 1 GB (for
example, cdp.data, cdp2.data, cdp3.data, and so on). These files also have a proprietary format and
the data they contain can be recovered only with the help of True Image Lite 2013.
Nonstop backup consolidation
Consolidation allows you to delete unneeded backup versions, without risking backup chain
corruption.
Acronis Nonstop Backup performs consolidation automatically. The program consolidates the
metadata it uses for managing the backed up data. Because the metadata information volume is
significantly less than the backed up data volume, consolidation requires much less time and system
resources.
Online backup schedule
For your backups to be really helpful, they must be as "up-to-date" as possible. True Image Lite 2013
automatically creates backup versions every hour. If you want to back up your data more often, you
can always run the backup manually. Your data will be backed up as long as there is sufficient storage
space.
Understanding these terms and concepts will be helpful when using the program's features.
1.3 System requirements and supported media
True Image Lite 2013 has minimum hardware requirements corresponding to that of the operating
system installed on the computer to be used for running True Image Lite 2013. In addition, True
Image Lite 2013 requires the following hardware:
Mouse or other pointing device.
Using Acronis Nonstop Backup requires at least 1 GB RAM.
The minimum screen resolution is 1024 x 768.
