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Note: When running Database Utility under Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows 2008 Server, you will need to run the application as Administrator.  Specifically, right-click the Database Utility shortcut, and choose Run As Administrator.

Backing Up:
  1. Exit the ESHA software from all computers.
  2. On the computer which houses your database...click Start/Programs/ESHA/[ESHA application name]/Database Utility
  3. On the menu, click Data/Backup.
  4. Select a location and name for the backup. NOTE: The backup must initially take place to the local computer.  After complete, you may move the .bak file created by the backup anywhere necessary to archive it.

Restoring:
  1. Exit the ESHA software from all computers.
  2. On the computer which houses your database...click Start/Programs/ESHA/[ESHA application name]/Database Utility
  3. On the menu, click Data/Restore.
  4. Locate & highlight the .bak file from which you wish to restore.
  5. Click OK.
  6. After the Restore completes, there is likely need to (re)add your login as a valid user.
  7. Still in Database Utility, click Users / Manage.
  8. Click New.
  9. If need, change the login name to the proper username of the user who will need to run the software.  Often this is the name that appears by default.
  10. Click Create.
  11. Close Database Utility and test the application to see if your data is present.
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