System State Backup creates a backup file for critical system related components. This backup file can be used to recover the critical system components after a crash.

• The Boot file
• The COM + CLASS Registration Database
• The registry

• Active Directory (NTDS)
• The system volume (SYSVOL)

If the workstation is a certificate server, then the related data is also backed up. Many security and other disasters can be fixed by restoring System State to a good configuration.

Note: System State Backup is not a replacement for a full disaster recovery solution (which include backup of the entire system including creation of recovery disks).

You can perform online backup of System State data using 'IBackup for Windows Version 9.2.3' and higher. Follow the steps listed below to perform the System State Backup. You can select the 'System State Backup' option in the following way:

Step 1:
Menu Bar Backup-Restore > System State > System State Backup.

Step 2:
Select the temporary location for System State data Backup.

Step 3:
Select the destination directory in your IBackup account where the System State Backup files have to be stored.

Step 4:
You are taken to the Scheduler Wizard, where you can schedule the backup for a future date.

Visit IBackup for Windows for details.

No. It is advisable to keep two or more versions. Thus, even if the last System State is corrupted, you can recover from a previous version.

No. You need not close the applications/programs running on your machine while the System State Backup is happening.

The System State data backup file(s) is in the standard Windows format. On the Windows Vista operating system, the System State data is backed up to folder 'IBSystemStateData'.

On successful completion of System State Backup on Vista Operating system, I see a folder 'IBSystemStateData' in my IBackup account. What is it?

'IBSystemStateData' is the System State Backup folder that is created during the System State Backup operation on the Windows Vista operating system and contains all the backed up data.

Can I remove the System State Backup folder 'IBSystemStateData' from my local computer on completion of backup?

Yes. You can remove the System State Backup folder 'IBSystemStateData' from your local computer on successful completion of the System State Backup to your IBackup account.

No. It is not advisable to add/modify the files that are present in the System State Backup folder 'IBSystemStateData'. Any modification made to files in this folder would adversely impact your System State Restore operations.

Step 2:
Select the System State Backup folder 'IBSystemStateData' from your local computer. If it does not exist, then download it from your IBackup account to your local computer.

Step 3:
Click the 'Start Restore' button to initiate the restore operation

Step 4:
Once the System State Restore is complete, you are prompted to restart your computer for the changes to be effected.

Steps for the System State Restore operation on Windows XP/ 2000/ 2000 Server/ 2003 Server and 2003 Web Edition

Step 1:
Download the System State Backup file with .bkf extension from your IBackup account using IBackup For Windows.

Step 2:
Click Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup > Advanced Mode.

Step 3:
Click the 'Restore and Manage Media' tab to select the .bkf file and the data that you wish to restore. You can also choose the location to which you want to restore from among the options provided: Original location/Alternate location/Single folder.

Step 4:
Click 'Start Restore' to initiate the restore operation. If you specify the location to be 'Original location', the System state restore operation overwrites the current System State. To avoid this, specify the location as 'Alternate location'.

Step 5:
Click the 'Report' button to view the log file. Once you close the 'Report' screen, you are prompted to restart your system to update the changes to the system, once the restore job has been completed.

You need to restart the system in the 'Active Directory services restore mode' to restore the System State data for domain controller. Follow the steps listed under the System Restore to restore data.

You can reschedule the System State Backup using the 'Edit' option from the IBackup for Windows Scheduler screen.

What are the operating systems on which System State Backup is currently supported?

System State Backup is currently supported on Microsoft Windows XP/2000/2000 Server/2003 Server and 2003 Web Edition.

No. You cannot select a shared or mapped drive as a destination for System State Backup using IBackup for Windows.

No. You do not require an additional or external storage to take the System State backup using IBackup for Windows. Ensure that the Temporary folder set while scheduling System State backup has around 1 GB of free space.