To restore the data backup taken using the auto backup utility follow the steps shown:
In the Company Info or Gateway of Tally
- Press Ctrl+Alt+K
The Restore Company on Disk screen appears as shown:
- Press Enter to select the default path of respective company where the auto backup file is stored or you can enter the path of your choice.
- Select the required company from the List of Companies Displayed.
The List of Auto Backup Versions screen appears as shown:
- Select the required version from the List of Auto Backup Versions displayed
On restoring the auto backup data a new folder for the respective company is created, this folder is uniquely identified as it begins with the number 9.
For Example: The data of ABC Company is stored in the data folder numbered 10001, on restoring the auto backup of ABC Company a new folder numbered 90001 is created in the data folder.
On restoring the auto backup data in a new folder, auto backup utility prompt the user to overwrite.
- Click Yes or press Y to proceed with the restoration of data
Note: When the data is corrupted it is suggested to restore the previous version of the auto backup available before rewriting the corrupt data. The latest auto backup version can be known by looking for the latest the time stamp in List of Auto Backup Versions.
