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Introduction

This page explains the steps for excluding files so that they do not get backed up to the CrashPlan server. Typically, these will be personal files like music, pictures, documents, and movies.


How to Exclude Files from a Backup

StepWhat to DoHow It Looks
1

Open CrashPlan.

  • Mac: Go to the Applications folder and double-click on the CrashPlan application.
  • Windows: Go to Start menu > All Programs > CrashPlan > CrashPlan .

2Log in with your NetID and password.

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3Click Details.

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4Click Manage Files.

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4

Look through your computer's folders and files.

De-select the check marks next to the files that you'd like to exclude from the backup.

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5

Click Save.

The selected files will be immediately removed from the server, and will not be backed up in the future.