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Backup Files - Where Do They Go?
DocumentID: 653909
Revision Date: 29-Feb-96 8:29:27 PM

The information in this document applies to:
WordPerfect® 5.1 for DOS

Problem

Solutions: When Timed Backup is on, files with a .BK# are created. The # (pound sign) indicates the number that is entered in the filename, e.g., .BK1 or .BK2. These files should not be confused with original document backup files that have a .BK! extension.

If the user exits WordPerfect by rebooting the system, the temporary files, as well as the backup files, are not cleared. Because of this, the message "Are Other Copies Of WP Currently Running? (Y/N)" will appear upon entering WP. Users would generally answer no to this question. If Timed Backup was turned on, and WP had enough time to back up the document on the screen, the next question would be "Old Backup File Exists (1)Rename (2)Delete." If the file is needed, the user would select option 1 for Rename, and enter a name for the backup file.


Many users are unsure as to where the backup file is saved. If a directory is listed for Backup Files under Location of Files (Shift-F1, 6), the file will appear under the specified name in that location. However, if a path is not specified under Location of Files, the file will appear in the same directory as WP.EXE under the name given at the rename prompt.

Note: When entering a new name for the backup file, it does not matter what path and drive specification the user indicates. For example, if the user enters the name A:\TEST, WP will ignore the path and drive specification and place the backup file where Location of Files indicated, or where the .EXE is located if Location of Files was blank. Given below are two examples.


Example 1:
If Location of Files specifies that the backup files are to go to C:\WP51\BK, and the user types A:\TEST when renaming the backup file, the file will be saved as C:\WP51\BK\TEST. The A:\ is dropped.

Example 2:
If Location of Files is left blank and the user types A:\TEST, the file will be saved in the WP directory (C:\WP51) under the name TEST (C:\WP51\TEST).

*This information is given strictly as a troubleshooting option.

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