Fab's AutoBackup 7 Pro - a must have tool for techs

So, I'm also adding a setting to put in the ini file :

[CONFIG]
DontCheckDownloads=1

With this value, the updater will keep downloaded files just like previous versions did with no stop and no checksum control.
Even if this will not work until next update (+1), this can already be added now to your ini file so you'll be ready. Sorry for this inconvenience, I could not see that coming.
 
Hello,
Fab's AutoBackup 7 Pro and Fab's AutoBackup 7 Home & Office V7.4.0.3141 have just been released.

Here is the change log for both versions:

Added:
- Date format used for backup folder was current system short date format. This could be disturbing for many IT users. Now, it's back to YYYY-MM-DD by default but still can be overridden to set the desired date format in the autobackup.ini file. For example, to use something like YYYY-DD-MM, create a "ShortDateFormat" (without quotes) value under [CONFIG] section and set it to YYYY\DD\MM. This should look like "ShortDateFormat=YYYY\DD\MM" (still without quotes).
- If the program is branded with a company name and this name can be used in a file name, it's now put at the beginning of every html report like installed software, printers and logs.

Fixed:
- Updater tool's way to deal with corrupted downloads has been improved. Instead of stopping the entire download process upon fifth try, it will mark current item as failed (and rename its old version from .old to .exe so program will remain functional) and process next one.
- It's now possible to turn off updater tool checksum control feature for downloaded files. Add a "DontCheckDownloads" value under [CONFIG] section in autobackup.ini file and set its value to 1. This way, updater tool will not check downloaded files and will work like it did before this feature introduction.
- In some cases, Firefox (or any other Mozilla family products) profile could not be used upon restore/transfer.
- Files integrity check, folders dates keeping and VSS use parameters could be ignored when performing backup in command line mode.
Grab it from your orders history's details on the shop's website at https://store.fpnet.fr/account.php?language=en or using the bundled updater tool (click the "Download Fab's AutoBackup 7.X" link within the program and get the updated files).
 
Feature Request: Restore desktop icon placement

Don't know if you already do this or not, or if it's been requested frequently, or if it's even possible....

Today I used Fab's to migrate a profile from one user to another on the same computer. I took a screenshot before and when I got to the new profile I referred to the screenshot and manually placed every icon in the same position it was on in the old profile.

For many users, this is a huge comfort. What happens now is that all the icons are restored to the desktop but they're in alphabetical or some other arrangement. It would be amazing if the icons could be in the same spot as before.
 
It's been asked a couple of times already. The fact is I've never found any reliable way to do that from a profile to another neither from a machine to another.
 
dannyict said:
You could use DesktopOK and save the positions, then on new profile do a restore
https://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK
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Probably not.
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Fabs may not be able to build it in, but it looks like we could make an extra step and use either of the programs before and after. A quick glance of DesktopOK's web page gives me the idea that they save the icon positions in a folder %APPDATA%/DesktopOK
 
In my early days, I took a picture of the desktop and tried to recreate the icons afterwards ... but it took a lot of time for minimal return.

Today, I create a folder on the desktop called "Saved Desk Top Items" and copy into it Fab's backed up desktop for the user and Public profile. I explain to the customer that the folder contains everything he used to have and all he has to do is move the desired item(s) onto his new desktop (which is really clean). This also allows the customer to review what was previously on their desktop and whether they still need it -- amazing how many items they had that they didn't know about.

Fabs is a terrific tool, but I wouldn't use a desktop restore.
 
Porthos said:
Fabs is paid software. So he would get paid for using it or the code in Fabs.
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Fabs itself is paid software. If you're not charging for something "sent with" (and of course I'd get permission from the copyright holder, explicitly, first) it would not seem to violate the EULA.

I wasn't thinking about integrating functionality into Fabs, but just having it as part of a collection of freebies that came along with. It's hair-splitting, I know, but hair-splitting of a sort I've seen before.

Addendum: I've actually written to the folks who own ReIcon asking if it could be included as a free utility in a package with paid software provided it's kept separate and it's clearly stated that there is no charge for it.
 
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britechguy said:
Fabs itself is paid software. If you're not charging for something "sent with" (and of course I'd get permission from the copyright holder, explicitly, first) it would not seem to violate the EULA.

I wasn't thinking about integrating functionality into Fabs, but just having it as part of a collection of freebies that came along with. It's hair-splitting, I know, but hair-splitting of a sort I've seen before.

Addendum: I've actually written to the folks who own ReIcon asking if it could be included as a free utility in a package with paid software provided it's kept separate and it's clearly stated that there is no charge for it.
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If their tool only works for current logged in user, this will just be a big no no for me. I've done that in the past with Nirsoft password tools and I still don't like this integration as it's what I call "half working features". I don't want to do that again for desktop icons layout off that's the same case here. I only want rock solid stuff that can work in any configuration for Fab's, no matter if source profile is logged on or offline. It must also work for computers migrations and I'm not convinced at all so far
 
fabs said:
If their tool only works for current logged in user, this will just be a big no no for me.
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I would never even think of trying to tell you what is or is not acceptable to you for your purposes. But I will still report back on what the response is about being able to bundle this software with other software that is being sold as far as that being permitted, or forbidden, by the ReIcon EULA if I get a final answer.
 
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Can I ask if this will allow the new machine to have access to previously connected network printers?

I've not purchased your program, but I have a few business clients who have bought new machines and i've had to remote in afterwards to get their printer connected (coronavirus limitations because I will not visit them).

I have a business client dropping off his new laptop along with his existing one tomorrow, I spend hours on these types of jobs making sure everything comes across, including mapped drives etc. Does all of this happen automatically? I don't really want to spend the cash if I still have to remote in afterwards to get his printer connected, it's still time and time is money.
 
Adept PC Repair said:
Can I ask if this will allow the new machine to have access to previously connected network printers?

...

I don't really want to spend the cash if I still have to remote in afterwards to get his printer connected, it's still time and time is money.
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Mapped network drives will follow.

If you absolutely need it to reinstall network printers, then thanks but the product you are looking for. All it will do it to export a list of installed printers, their ports and the driver they use but it will not reinstall them for you.
 
Thank you for responding honestly. I think until these things are added I shall have to pass. Most techs are working for businesses who are dealing with networked printers and mapped drives. I would happily pay alot more for your program if these were included and I could just click a button and leave it do it's thing. Until then I shall do it all manually.
 
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