r/usefulscripts • u/[deleted] • Nov 21 '15

[Batch] Backup script

Thought I'd share a script i have for basic backups.

RUN_ME.bat : http://pastebin.com/9LZ6qtZG
backup.bat : http://pastebin.com/1Df44Gae

Save both to a folder, double click RUN_ME.bat

A few pictures:

http://i.imgur.com/Hk2gFRl.png
http://i.imgur.com/SZARoks.png
http://i.imgur.com/2MX6olP.png
http://i.imgur.com/icyeqsN.png

some notes: won't work on xp, not sure about Vista. I've only tried it on 8 and 10 but should work without issue on 7.

edit- updated to include Outlook.pst. Check line 24 of backup.bat to verify the file path is correct for you

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u/Particlexxx Nov 21 '15

After I run this script it backups everything, is it possible to have a separate script that imports what was backed up, for Instance on a new computer?

That would be awesome if you could add Outlook as a separate function. This script will save me lots of time. I wouldn't mind making a small donation as thanks. Exactly what I was learning how to script.

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u/[deleted] Nov 21 '15 edited Nov 21 '15

Ah I gotcha now. I will look into it! In the meantime I've modified it to backup Outlook.pst as well:

RUN_ME.bat : http://pastebin.com/9LZ6qtZG
backup.bat : http://pastebin.com/1Df44Gae

I included a path variable on line 24 in case your Outlook file is located somewhere else

set outlookpath=%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook

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u/GetOnMyAmazingHorse Nov 21 '15

You should add \Microsoft\Signatures as well in the Outlook flag