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Troubleshooting Connection Issues with Polarbackup

May, 5 6
Introduction Connection issues can arise for various reasons, affecting the smooth operation of Polarbackup. Whether the issue is related to network configuration, firewall settings, or specific device problems, troubleshooting these connection issues efficiently is essential to maintaining consist...

Checking Polarbackup Version (Build Number) and Updating it

May, 5 13
Introduction Keeping your Polarbackup desktop application up to date is essential for maintaining effective backups and resolving technical issues. You can always find information about the latest Polarbackup version in the BigMIND public release notes.     Finding the Currently Ru...

Troubleshooting Polarbackup Authentication Issues on Windows Server

May, 5 255
SYMPTOMS The Polarbackup desktop application fails to authenticate on a Windows Server platform, preventing the application from opening or running.   CAUSE This issue typically occurs when the Windows user profile or its associated group is not included in the “Log on as a batch job” loc...

Error Message: “You Do Not Have Available Licenses for Server Backup”

May, 5 206
Symptoms You get the following error when trying to add a server under your Polarbackup web console:   “You do not have available licenses for server backup”   Cause You have used all the Servers’ seats allocated in your current Polarbackup plan.   To view how many S...

Error Message: “You do not have permission to perform this action. Only Administrator can open this application”

May, 5 149
Symptoms You get the following error when trying to open the Polarbackup desktop application on a Windows Server platform:   “You do not have permission to perform this action. Only Administrator can open this application.”   Cause You are logged in to a Windows user profil...

Troubleshooting Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) Issues

May, 5 190
Introduction Ensuring the integrity and availability of data during backup operations is crucial for both personal and professional use. The Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) plays a vital role in this process. This service allows for volume backups to be performed even while applications continue t...

Error Message: “You have Reached the Maximum Number of Computers that can be Added under this User”

May, 5 853 10
Description When installing the Polarbackup desktop application, you might see a message indicating that you have reached the maximum number of active backups allowed under your account.   Causes 1. New Machine: Exceeding the subscription limit for active backups. 2. Reinstallation: Un...

Handling Missed Backups with Polarbackup

Feb, 2 157 1
Introduction Polarbackup offers continuous data protection (CDP) through customizable scheduling settings. (Learn more)   However, missed scheduled backups can pose a challenge. When a scheduled backup is missed, Polarbackup automatically postpones it to the next scheduled interval. For ...

Configure Polarbackup to Wake the Computer for Scheduled Backups

May, 5 283
Introduction Polarbackup offers continuous data protection (CDP) through customizable scheduling settings. (Learn more)   To ensure backups occur as scheduled, the computer must be powered on and not in sleep or hibernation mode. Additionally, the user must be logged into their profile. ...

Error Message: “There is No Pending Server Assigned to this Account. To Add a Server, Please Go to Servers”

May, 5 76
Symptoms You get the following error when trying to activate the Polarbackup desktop application on a Windows Server platform: "There is No Pending Server Assigned to this Account. To Add a Server, Please Go to Servers."   Cause This message indicates that no server has been added unde...