Introduction
Restoring your files from Polarbackup on a new machine can seem daunting, but with the right steps, the process is straightforward and efficient. Whether you’re setting up a new computer or recovering from a crash, this guide will walk you through each stage, ensuring your data is restored safely and securely.
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Step 1. Sign in to your Polarbackup web console.
Step 2. From the Dashboard page, click the Download Polarbackup button in order to download the setup file of Polarbackup on your machine.
Step 3. Run the downloaded setup file and proceed with installing Polarbackup on the target machine.
Step 4. From the main Polarbackup application’s interface, locate the Restore icon at the bottom-left corner of the window and click on it. This will open the Polarbackup Restore application.
Step 5. In the opened Polarbackup Restore application, sign in to the Polarbackup account which holds the data that you need to restore.
Step 6. Use the Computer Name drop-down menu to select the computer that you want to restore from its backup.
Step 7. Choose the desired data from the left-side panel and transfer it to the right-side panel using the Add icon. Once done, proceed by clicking the Next button.
Step 8. Specify the restore options before clicking the Next button to proceed.
During this restoration process, it is vital to maintain uninterrupted operation of your machine—avoid turning it off, logging out of your user profile, or activating sleep mode. Once files are ready and accessible, the download commences automatically. You may minimize or close the Polarbackup Restore window without affecting the restoration progress.