• How To
  • Client Software
    • Installing MozyHome
      • Downloading the MozyHome Client
      • Installing the MozyHome Client
      • Using the Configuration Wizard
        • Configuring Encryption
        • Managing Your Own Key
      • Selecting Backup Sets
      • Configuring Bandwidth
      • Selecting Your Backup Speed
    • Using the Configuration Window
      • Selecting Backup Sets
      • Creating Custom Backup Sets
        • Setting Up Rules
          • Including and Excluding Data
          • Selecting File Attributes
            • File Type
            • Size
            • Last Modified
            • Created
            • File Name
            • Folder Name
      • Editing Backup Sets
      • Using the File System Tab to Select Backup Content
        • Adding Files and Folders Through Windows Explorer
      • About Deleting, Moving, and Renaming Files
      • Scheduling Backups
        • Configuring an Automatic Backup
        • Configuring a Scheduled Backup
      • Configuring Options
        • Setting Bandwidth Throttling
        • Setting Backup Speed
        • Using Proxy Servers
      • About the History
        • Viewing Backup and Restore History
      • Changing the Location of Temporary Files
      • Mozy Status Icons
        • Turning On or Off the Status Icons
    • The Status Window
      • Using the Status Window
    • About Restoring Files
      • Restoring Files Using the Restore Tab
      • Using the MozyHome Virtual Drive
      • Right-Click Restores
      • Restoring from the Web
        • Restoring Files from the Web Using the File System
        • Restoring Files from the Web Using Backup Sets
        • Downloading Restored Files
        • Decrypting Restored Files Using Your Own Private Key
    • MozyHome Online Account Pages
      • Upgrading Your Plan
      • Referrals
      • My Computers
      • My Profile
      • Downloading the MozyHome Client
      • Logging Out
    • Replacing a Computer
    • Changing your password
    • Uninstalling MozyHome
• Trouble Shooting
  • Client Errors
    • 0x000000f
    • Account Errors
      • AccountError1
      • AccountError2
      • AccountError3
      • AccountError4
      • AccountError5
      • AccountError7
      • AccountError8
      • AccountError9
      • AccountError10
    • Activation Errors
    • AuthenticationError0
    • Cancel Errors
      • CancelError
      • CancelError0
      • CancelError1
      • CancelError2
      • CancelError3
    • Connection Errors
      • ConnectionError0
      • ConnectionError1
      • ConnectionError2
      • ConnectionError3
      • ConnectionError4
      • ConnectionError5
      • ConnectionError6
    • Encryption Errors
      • EncryptionError
      • EncryptionError0
      • EncryptionError1
      • EncryptionError2
      • EncryptionError3
      • EncryptionError4
      • EncryptionError5
      • EncryptionError6
      • EncryptionError7
      • EncryptionError8
    • Filesystem Errors
      • FilesystemError0
      • FilesystemError1
      • FilesystemError2
      • FilesystemError3
      • FileSystemError4
    • FilterError0
    • InvalidKeyError0
    • LicenseError1
    • Log Rotation Errors
      • LogRotationError0
      • LogRotationError1
      • LogRotationError2
      • LogRotationError3
      • LogRotationError4
      • LogRotationError5
      • LogRotationError6
      • LogRotationError7
    • Mozy Client Errors
      • MozyClientError
      • MozyClientError1
      • MozyClientError2
      • MozyClientError3
      • MozyClientError4
      • MozyClientError5
      • MozyClientError6
      • MozyClientError7
      • MozyClientError8
      • MozyClientError9
      • MozyClientError10
      • MozyClientError11
      • MozyClientError12
      • MozyClientError13
      • MozyClientError14
      • MozyClientError15
    • Mozy Data Base Errors
      • MozyDBError
      • MozyDBError1
      • MozyDBError2
      • MozyDBError3
      • MozyDBError4
      • MozyDBError5
    • Mozy Errors
      • MozyError0
      • MozyError1
    • Mozy Server Errors
      • MozyServerError
      • MozyServerError1
      • MozyServerError2
      • MozyServerError3
      • MozyServerError4
      • MozyServerError5
      • MozyServerError6
      • MozyServerError7
      • MozyServerError8
      • MozyServerError9
      • MozyServerError10
      • MozyServerError11
      • MozyServerError12
      • MozyServerError13
      • MozyServerError14
      • MozyServerError15
      • MozyServerError16
      • MozyServerError17
    • ReferrerFraud0
    • Restore Download Errors
      • RestoreDownloadError
      • RestoreDownloadError1
      • RestoreDownloadError4
    • Restore Errors
      • RestoreError0
      • RestoreError1
      • RestoreError2
      • RestoreError3
    • Snapshot Errors
      • SnapshotError0
      • SnapshotError1
      • SnapshotError2
      • SnapshotError3
    • UpdateRequired0
    • oem.dll Not Found
  • Firewall Issues
    • Using MozyHome with a Firewall
    • Using MozyHome with a Norton Internet Security Firewall
    • Using MozyHome with a McAfee Security Center Firewall
    • Using MozyHome with a ZoneAlarm Security Firewall
    • Using MozyHome with a Windows Firewall

• MozyHome Basics
  • What is MozyHome?
  • What's so special about MozyHome?
  • How do I use MozyHome?
  • How much does it cost?
  • Which operating systems does MozyHome support?
  • Is MozyHome secure?
  • How does Mozy respect my privacy?
  • How does MozyHome remote backup help me comply with the HIPAA security and privacy rules?
  • Is MozyHome HIPAA compliant?
  • Are there any file types or sizes that I can't back up?
  • How many files can I back up?
  • Will MozyHome back up everything?
  • How does MozyHome protect my data?
  • Is there a limit to what I can back up with MozyHome Unlimited?
  • How do I know that my data is safe and secure?
  • How often can I restore my data?
  • Can I share my backed up data with others?
  • Does MozyHome support external drives?
  • Does MozyHome support network drives?
  • What happens if I delete a file accidentally?
  • Where do I find my referral code?
• Configuring MozyHome
  • How do I upgrade to the latest version of MozyHome?
  • How do I change my password?
  • How do I change the email address associated with my account?
  • Can I use MozyHome if I am behind an HTTPS proxy?
    • Using Proxy Servers
  • What happens if I delete a file marked for backup?
  • How do I get more storage space?
  • What do the symbol overlays on my file icons mean?
  • How do I remove the green check marks appearing on my data files?
  • How do I cancel my MozyHome account?
  • How do I change the credit card on my MozyHome account?
  • Can I change my encryption key?
  • How do I delete a machine from my account?
  • How do I uninstall the Ask Toolbar?
  • Can I view or edit my files on the Mozy servers?
  • Why can't I find my Program Files or Windows folders in my MozyHome Configuration?
  • How do I upgrade from MozyHome Free to MozyHome Unlimited?
  • What should I do if I lose my private encryption key?
  • Why are green check marks appearing on my file and folder icons?
  • Can I uninstall and reinstall MozyHome without affecting the backup sets I already have?
  • How do I change my account user name?
  • I registered, but I never got a confirmation email.
  • How do I migrate from one computer to another?
  • How do I migrate from one platform to another?
  • How do I add a machine to my Mozy account?
  • How do I replace my machine with a new one?
• Backing Up
  • Which files should I back up?
  • I have a small business. Can I back up my server with MozyHome?
  • Why has MozyHome stopped performing backups?
  • How can I view backup status?
  • How long does it take to back up?
  • Will subsequent back ups take as long as the first?
  • What if I lose my connection to MozyHome during a backup?
  • My C drive fills up when I run a backup. How do I fix that?
  • How do I delete old backups?
  • My backup stopped and when I restarted it, it started over again. Why?
• Restoring
  • How do I restore my data?
    • Restoring Files Using the Restore Tab
    • Using the MozyHome Virtual Drive
    • Right-Click Restores
    • Restoring from the Web
      • Restoring Files from the Web Using the File System
      • Restoring Files from the Web Using Backup Sets
      • Downloading Restored Files
      • Decrypting Restored Files Using Your Own Private Key
    • Restoring From DVD
      • Restoring files across multiple DVDs.
      • Decrypting Restored Files Using Your Own Private Key
  • I'm trying to restore, but it keeps sitting at the Loading backup screen.
  • Where do I put my restored files for common applications?
  • Why can't I see my deleted files when doing a Web restore?
  • How do I change the date for the files I want to restore?
  • 7-Zip Diagnostic Window
  • "Not a valid win32 application error" appears
• Performance
  • Why does MozyHome show a different quota on the website than it does in the client?
  • MozyHome seems to bog down my system. Is there a way to fix this?
  • The Start Backup button is grayed out. How do I start my backup?
  • What does reticulating splines mean?
  • Mozy is not uploading data fast enough.
  • Why do I keep getting a ConnectionError1?
  • I installed or upgraded MozyHome and everything stopped working.
  • Why am I getting an AccountError5?
• How do I contact support?

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