X2Backup is client software that is fully automated and keeps track of the date, time and type of the next backup. It “hides” in the System Tray and will automatically implement the backup without interfering with any other program.

At a predetermined time, the X2Backup Client software "wakes up" and determines which files need backing up, and what type of backup, out of three possibilities, is scheduled for that session. It then compresses those files into archives that can in many cases be only 5% to 15% of the original file sizes. These archives are then encrypted using an encryption key known only to the client.

After backup files are compressed and encrypted, X2Backup activates the client's Internet connection, contacts your computer and sends its backup. The backup is verified for integrity before and during the transaction, then again after it reaches the Storage Server. This ensures that the copy of the backup that's on the Server exactly matches the copy that was sent from the Client.

After the backup is sent to the Server and verified, the Client returns to Idling state, once again "hiding" until the next backup time.

Restoring Data

X2Backup clients restore their data using an easy-to-understand user interface.

Clients simply pick the RESTORE option from the menu, tag the files they want to restore, and the Client software restores the files.

The Client sees a list of all the available files to restore on your Server. This file listing is sorted by Backup Set Name and Backup Date. The file listing usually contains several versions of the same files. This is part of the exclusive Version Control system built into X2Backup which lets Clients restore any version of their files - not just the latest version.

Clients can select files and sets of files by tagging and untagging files individually or in groups. The File Finder feature of X2Backup is extremely powerful. With a single selection, clients can select (as examples) the latest version of all files; only a particular subdirectory; a single drive letter or files who's names match a certain criteria. Files can be untagged the same way. With this, you can come up with virtually any set of files you want to back up by using combinations of any or all tagging options.

When the files to be restored are all tagged, X2Backup restores them. Clients then, have the option of putting files back where they came from, or placing them elsewhere.