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class=\"js-gh-image-fallback\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-heading\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ch2 tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"heading-element\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e🚀 Features\u003c/h2\u003e\u003ca id=\"user-content--features\" class=\"anchor\" aria-label=\"Permalink: 🚀 Features\" href=\"#-features\"\u003e\u003csvg data-component=\"Octicon\" class=\"octicon octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7.775 3.275 1.25-1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 4.95 4.95l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l2.5-2.5a2.002 2.002 0 0 0-2.83-2.83l-1.25 1.25a.751.751 0 0 1-1.042-.018.751.751 0 0 1-.018-1.042Zm-4.69 9.64a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l1.25-1.25a.751.751 0 0 1 1.042.018.751.751 0 0 1 .018 1.042l-1.25 1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1-4.95-4.95l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 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1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1-4.95-4.95l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1-.018 1.042.751.751 0 0 1-1.042.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0-2.83 0l-2.5 2.5a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 0 2.83Z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate structured backups with version numbers\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports manual input, auto-increment, and timestamp-based versions\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemembers manually adjusted versions per source → target pair\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetects existing versions and suggests the next logical version\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated versions are stored only after a successful backup\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanceling a backup does not advance or persist the version number\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-heading\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ch3 tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"heading-element\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eMultiple Backup Configurations\u003c/h3\u003e\u003ca id=\"user-content-multiple-backup-configurations\" class=\"anchor\" aria-label=\"Permalink: Multiple Backup Configurations\" href=\"#multiple-backup-configurations\"\u003e\u003csvg data-component=\"Octicon\" class=\"octicon octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7.775 3.275 1.25-1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 4.95 4.95l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l2.5-2.5a2.002 2.002 0 0 0-2.83-2.83l-1.25 1.25a.751.751 0 0 1-1.042-.018.751.751 0 0 1-.018-1.042Zm-4.69 9.64a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l1.25-1.25a.751.751 0 0 1 1.042.018.751.751 0 0 1 .018 1.042l-1.25 1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1-4.95-4.95l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1-.018 1.042.751.751 0 0 1-1.042.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0-2.83 0l-2.5 2.5a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 0 2.83Z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigure multiple source → target pairs\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnable or disable each entry individually\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdit source and target paths directly in the main window\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse folders directly from the main table\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigure versioning, retention, source cleanup, timers, and error handling per backup pair\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-heading\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ch3 tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"heading-element\" dir=\"auto\"\u003ePer-Entry Exclusions\u003c/h3\u003e\u003ca id=\"user-content-per-entry-exclusions\" class=\"anchor\" aria-label=\"Permalink: Per-Entry Exclusions\" href=\"#per-entry-exclusions\"\u003e\u003csvg data-component=\"Octicon\" class=\"octicon octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7.775 3.275 1.25-1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 4.95 4.95l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l2.5-2.5a2.002 2.002 0 0 0-2.83-2.83l-1.25 1.25a.751.751 0 0 1-1.042-.018.751.751 0 0 1-.018-1.042Zm-4.69 9.64a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l1.25-1.25a.751.751 0 0 1 1.042.018.751.751 0 0 1 .018 1.042l-1.25 1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1-4.95-4.95l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1-.018 1.042.751.751 0 0 1-1.042.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0-2.83 0l-2.5 2.5a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 0 2.83Z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefine excluded files or folders per backup entry\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdit exclusions directly from the main window or Settings\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd and remove exclusions through a table-based editor\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirmation prompt before removing existing exclusion entries\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports source-relative paths and glob-style patterns\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePattern behavior:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ccode\u003e.sav\u003c/code\u003e and \u003ccode\u003e*.sav\u003c/code\u003e match \u003ccode\u003e.sav\u003c/code\u003e files\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ccode\u003e*\u003c/code\u003e matches characters within one path level\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ccode\u003e**\u003c/code\u003e matches any number of folder levels\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA trailing \u003ccode\u003e\\\u003c/code\u003e restricts the rule to folders\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching is case-insensitive\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildcard-only exclusions are rejected for safety\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-heading\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ch3 tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"heading-element\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eBackup Retention\u003c/h3\u003e\u003ca id=\"user-content-backup-retention\" class=\"anchor\" aria-label=\"Permalink: Backup Retention\" href=\"#backup-retention\"\u003e\u003csvg data-component=\"Octicon\" class=\"octicon octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7.775 3.275 1.25-1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 4.95 4.95l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l2.5-2.5a2.002 2.002 0 0 0-2.83-2.83l-1.25 1.25a.751.751 0 0 1-1.042-.018.751.751 0 0 1-.018-1.042Zm-4.69 9.64a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l1.25-1.25a.751.751 0 0 1 1.042.018.751.751 0 0 1 .018 1.042l-1.25 1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1-4.95-4.95l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1-.018 1.042.751.751 0 0 1-1.042.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0-2.83 0l-2.5 2.5a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 0 2.83Z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigure retention separately for every backup pair\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the newest number of backups\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep backups for a configured number of days\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine retention rules using \u003ccode\u003eAND\u003c/code\u003e or \u003ccode\u003eOR\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect tagged backups such as \u003ccode\u003eFinal\u003c/code\u003e or \u003ccode\u003eOK\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreview affected backups before permanent deletion\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose between:\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanceling the complete backup\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuing without deleting old backups\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating the backup and deleting confirmed retention candidates\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDestructive actions are clearly highlighted\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-heading\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ch3 tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"heading-element\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eSource Cleanup\u003c/h3\u003e\u003ca id=\"user-content-source-cleanup\" class=\"anchor\" aria-label=\"Permalink: Source Cleanup\" href=\"#source-cleanup\"\u003e\u003csvg data-component=\"Octicon\" class=\"octicon octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7.775 3.275 1.25-1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 4.95 4.95l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l2.5-2.5a2.002 2.002 0 0 0-2.83-2.83l-1.25 1.25a.751.751 0 0 1-1.042-.018.751.751 0 0 1-.018-1.042Zm-4.69 9.64a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l1.25-1.25a.751.751 0 0 1 1.042.018.751.751 0 0 1 .018 1.042l-1.25 1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1-4.95-4.95l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1-.018 1.042.751.751 0 0 1-1.042.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0-2.83 0l-2.5 2.5a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 0 2.83Z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperimental feature for removing old source files after a successful backup\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMust be enabled globally and per backup pair\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports multiple rules, for example:\n\u003cdiv class=\"snippet-clipboard-content notranslate position-relative overflow-auto\" data-snippet-clipboard-copy-content=\".sav\nG1R*.sav\nSaved\\SaveGames\\.sav\nSaved\\SaveGames\\G1R*.sav\"\u003e\u003cpre lang=\"text\" class=\"notranslate\"\u003e\u003ccode\u003e.sav\nG1R*.sav\nSaved\\SaveGames\\.sav\nSaved\\SaveGames\\G1R*.sav\n\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/pre\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the newest files or delete files older than a selected date\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows a deletion preview before cleanup\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectories are never deleted\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleanup does not run if the backup fails or is canceled\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-heading\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ch3 tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"heading-element\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eFlexible Backup Timer\u003c/h3\u003e\u003ca id=\"user-content-flexible-backup-timer\" class=\"anchor\" aria-label=\"Permalink: Flexible Backup Timer\" href=\"#flexible-backup-timer\"\u003e\u003csvg data-component=\"Octicon\" class=\"octicon octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7.775 3.275 1.25-1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 4.95 4.95l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l2.5-2.5a2.002 2.002 0 0 0-2.83-2.83l-1.25 1.25a.751.751 0 0 1-1.042-.018.751.751 0 0 1-.018-1.042Zm-4.69 9.64a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l1.25-1.25a.751.751 0 0 1 1.042.018.751.751 0 0 1 .018 1.042l-1.25 1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1-4.95-4.95l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1-.018 1.042.751.751 0 0 1-1.042.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0-2.83 0l-2.5 2.5a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 0 2.83Z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefine intervals like \u003ccode\u003e30s\u003c/code\u003e, \u003ccode\u003e5m\u003c/code\u003e, or \u003ccode\u003e1h\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigure a global timer or a custom timer per backup pair\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive countdown visible:\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the main UI\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the window title\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the system tray tooltip\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-heading\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ch3 tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"heading-element\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eSilent Backup Progress\u003c/h3\u003e\u003ca id=\"user-content-silent-backup-progress\" class=\"anchor\" aria-label=\"Permalink: Silent Backup Progress\" href=\"#silent-backup-progress\"\u003e\u003csvg data-component=\"Octicon\" class=\"octicon octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7.775 3.275 1.25-1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 4.95 4.95l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l2.5-2.5a2.002 2.002 0 0 0-2.83-2.83l-1.25 1.25a.751.751 0 0 1-1.042-.018.751.751 0 0 1-.018-1.042Zm-4.69 9.64a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l1.25-1.25a.751.751 0 0 1 1.042.018.751.751 0 0 1 .018 1.042l-1.25 1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1-4.95-4.95l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1-.018 1.042.751.751 0 0 1-1.042.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0-2.83 0l-2.5 2.5a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 0 2.83Z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackup progress is displayed directly inside the main table\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource-related operations fill the source-directory cell\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarget-related operations fill the target-directory cell\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe timer column temporarily shows the current percentage\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndeterminate phases use a subtle moving progress fill\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe normal timer value is restored after completion\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple backup pairs can show progress independently\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo additional progress window or focus change is required\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-heading\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ch3 tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"heading-element\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eAutomatic Background Backups\u003c/h3\u003e\u003ca id=\"user-content-automatic-background-backups\" class=\"anchor\" aria-label=\"Permalink: Automatic Background Backups\" href=\"#automatic-background-backups\"\u003e\u003csvg data-component=\"Octicon\" class=\"octicon octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7.775 3.275 1.25-1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 4.95 4.95l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l2.5-2.5a2.002 2.002 0 0 0-2.83-2.83l-1.25 1.25a.751.751 0 0 1-1.042-.018.751.751 0 0 1-.018-1.042Zm-4.69 9.64a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l1.25-1.25a.751.751 0 0 1 1.042.018.751.751 0 0 1 .018 1.042l-1.25 1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1-4.95-4.95l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1-.018 1.042.751.751 0 0 1-1.042.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0-2.83 0l-2.5 2.5a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 0 2.83Z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFile and ZIP creation runs outside the UI thread\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks while you use other applications\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic backups remain silent unless user interaction is required\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDestination-conflict and retention confirmations can still require interaction\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional minimize-to-system-tray behavior\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-heading\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ch3 tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"heading-element\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eStatus \u0026amp; Feedback System\u003c/h3\u003e\u003ca id=\"user-content-status--feedback-system\" class=\"anchor\" aria-label=\"Permalink: Status \u0026amp; Feedback System\" href=\"#status--feedback-system\"\u003e\u003csvg data-component=\"Octicon\" class=\"octicon octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7.775 3.275 1.25-1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 4.95 4.95l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l2.5-2.5a2.002 2.002 0 0 0-2.83-2.83l-1.25 1.25a.751.751 0 0 1-1.042-.018.751.751 0 0 1-.018-1.042Zm-4.69 9.64a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l1.25-1.25a.751.751 0 0 1 1.042.018.751.751 0 0 1 .018 1.042l-1.25 1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1-4.95-4.95l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1-.018 1.042.751.751 0 0 1-1.042.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0-2.83 0l-2.5 2.5a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 0 2.83Z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePer-entry status indicator:\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🟢 OK\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🟡 Warning\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔴 Error\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHover for quick details:\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLast backup time\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eError messages\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkipped-file summary\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClick the info icon to open a copyable and scrollable details dialog\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkipped files are listed individually when available\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkipped files do not automatically mark a successful backup as failed\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetention is indicated by a red \u003ccode\u003eR\u003c/code\u003e marker\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource cleanup is indicated by a cyan \u003ccode\u003eC\u003c/code\u003e marker\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth markers are displayed when both features are active\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-heading\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ch3 tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"heading-element\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eZIP Support\u003c/h3\u003e\u003ca id=\"user-content-zip-support\" class=\"anchor\" aria-label=\"Permalink: ZIP Support\" href=\"#zip-support\"\u003e\u003csvg data-component=\"Octicon\" class=\"octicon octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7.775 3.275 1.25-1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 4.95 4.95l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l2.5-2.5a2.002 2.002 0 0 0-2.83-2.83l-1.25 1.25a.751.751 0 0 1-1.042-.018.751.751 0 0 1-.018-1.042Zm-4.69 9.64a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l1.25-1.25a.751.751 0 0 1 1.042.018.751.751 0 0 1 .018 1.042l-1.25 1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1-4.95-4.95l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1-.018 1.042.751.751 0 0 1-1.042.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0-2.83 0l-2.5 2.5a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 0 2.83Z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional compression into \u003ccode\u003e.zip\u003c/code\u003e archives\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses the same versioning logic as folder-based backups\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemporary ZIP files are finalized only after successful creation\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo additional metadata sidecar files are created\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-heading\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ch3 tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"heading-element\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eRobust Error Handling\u003c/h3\u003e\u003ca id=\"user-content-robust-error-handling\" class=\"anchor\" aria-label=\"Permalink: Robust Error Handling\" href=\"#robust-error-handling\"\u003e\u003csvg data-component=\"Octicon\" class=\"octicon octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7.775 3.275 1.25-1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 4.95 4.95l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l2.5-2.5a2.002 2.002 0 0 0-2.83-2.83l-1.25 1.25a.751.751 0 0 1-1.042-.018.751.751 0 0 1-.018-1.042Zm-4.69 9.64a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l1.25-1.25a.751.751 0 0 1 1.042.018.751.751 0 0 1 .018 1.042l-1.25 1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1-4.95-4.95l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1-.018 1.042.751.751 0 0 1-1.042.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0-2.83 0l-2.5 2.5a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 0 2.83Z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption to ignore locked or in-use files\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackup can continue without interruption\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkipped files are reported per backup entry\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkipped-file summaries distinguish between files and folders\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFailed or canceled backups do not trigger source cleanup\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for projects with temporary build files, IDE locks, or active services\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-heading\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ch3 tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"heading-element\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eSystem Tray Integration\u003c/h3\u003e\u003ca id=\"user-content-system-tray-integration\" class=\"anchor\" aria-label=\"Permalink: System Tray Integration\" href=\"#system-tray-integration\"\u003e\u003csvg data-component=\"Octicon\" class=\"octicon octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7.775 3.275 1.25-1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 4.95 4.95l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l2.5-2.5a2.002 2.002 0 0 0-2.83-2.83l-1.25 1.25a.751.751 0 0 1-1.042-.018.751.751 0 0 1-.018-1.042Zm-4.69 9.64a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l1.25-1.25a.751.751 0 0 1 1.042.018.751.751 0 0 1 .018 1.042l-1.25 1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1-4.95-4.95l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1-.018 1.042.751.751 0 0 1-1.042.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0-2.83 0l-2.5 2.5a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 0 2.83Z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMinimize to tray\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTray tooltip shows the next scheduled backup:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNext backup in 2 minutes (19:52)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eManual and automatic backups can show tray notifications\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCanceled backups are reported as canceled instead of completed\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-heading\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ch3 tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"heading-element\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eModernized UI\u003c/h3\u003e\u003ca id=\"user-content-modernized-ui\" class=\"anchor\" aria-label=\"Permalink: Modernized UI\" href=\"#modernized-ui\"\u003e\u003csvg data-component=\"Octicon\" class=\"octicon octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7.775 3.275 1.25-1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 4.95 4.95l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l2.5-2.5a2.002 2.002 0 0 0-2.83-2.83l-1.25 1.25a.751.751 0 0 1-1.042-.018.751.751 0 0 1-.018-1.042Zm-4.69 9.64a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l1.25-1.25a.751.751 0 0 1 1.042.018.751.751 0 0 1 .018 1.042l-1.25 1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1-4.95-4.95l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1-.018 1.042.751.751 0 0 1-1.042.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0-2.83 0l-2.5 2.5a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 0 2.83Z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, compact main window\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToolbar with quick actions:\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExit\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd path\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove path\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSettings\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackup\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern themed dialogs and scrollbars\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear visual distinction between normal and destructive actions\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain window initially shows only a small number of rows\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindow remains resizable\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResize indicator included\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTooltips and contextual help added for important controls\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-heading\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ch2 tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"heading-element\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e🧩 How It Works\u003c/h2\u003e\u003ca id=\"user-content--how-it-works\" class=\"anchor\" aria-label=\"Permalink: 🧩 How It Works\" href=\"#-how-it-works\"\u003e\u003csvg data-component=\"Octicon\" class=\"octicon octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7.775 3.275 1.25-1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 4.95 4.95l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l2.5-2.5a2.002 2.002 0 0 0-2.83-2.83l-1.25 1.25a.751.751 0 0 1-1.042-.018.751.751 0 0 1-.018-1.042Zm-4.69 9.64a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l1.25-1.25a.751.751 0 0 1 1.042.018.751.751 0 0 1 .018 1.042l-1.25 1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1-4.95-4.95l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1-.018 1.042.751.751 0 0 1-1.042.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0-2.83 0l-2.5 2.5a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 0 2.83Z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigure one or more \u003cstrong\u003esource → target\u003c/strong\u003e paths\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptionally define exclusions per backup pair\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a versioning method\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptionally configure:\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetention\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource cleanup\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom backup timer\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eError handling\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClick \u003cstrong\u003eBackup\u003c/strong\u003e or let the configured timer start it automatically\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe app will:\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValidate the source and target paths\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a versioned directory or ZIP archive\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReport progress directly in the backup-pair row\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkip problematic files if configured\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreview Source Cleanup and Retention candidates before deletion\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow canceling the backup or continuing without deletion\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply confirmed Source Cleanup only after a successful backup\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply confirmed Retention after backup creation\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore the final backup status per entry\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersist the selected version only after success\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-heading\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ch2 tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"heading-element\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e⚙️ Settings Overview\u003c/h2\u003e\u003ca id=\"user-content-️-settings-overview\" class=\"anchor\" aria-label=\"Permalink: ⚙️ Settings Overview\" href=\"#️-settings-overview\"\u003e\u003csvg data-component=\"Octicon\" class=\"octicon octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7.775 3.275 1.25-1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 4.95 4.95l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l2.5-2.5a2.002 2.002 0 0 0-2.83-2.83l-1.25 1.25a.751.751 0 0 1-1.042-.018.751.751 0 0 1-.018-1.042Zm-4.69 9.64a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l1.25-1.25a.751.751 0 0 1 1.042.018.751.751 0 0 1 .018 1.042l-1.25 1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1-4.95-4.95l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1-.018 1.042.751.751 0 0 1-1.042.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0-2.83 0l-2.5 2.5a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 0 2.83Z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-heading\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ch3 tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"heading-element\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eBackup Timer\u003c/h3\u003e\u003ca id=\"user-content-backup-timer\" class=\"anchor\" aria-label=\"Permalink: Backup Timer\" href=\"#backup-timer\"\u003e\u003csvg data-component=\"Octicon\" class=\"octicon octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7.775 3.275 1.25-1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 4.95 4.95l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l2.5-2.5a2.002 2.002 0 0 0-2.83-2.83l-1.25 1.25a.751.751 0 0 1-1.042-.018.751.751 0 0 1-.018-1.042Zm-4.69 9.64a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l1.25-1.25a.751.751 0 0 1 1.042.018.751.751 0 0 1 .018 1.042l-1.25 1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1-4.95-4.95l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1-.018 1.042.751.751 0 0 1-1.042.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0-2.83 0l-2.5 2.5a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 0 2.83Z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFlexible input:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ccode\u003e30s\u003c/code\u003e → 30 seconds\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ccode\u003e5m\u003c/code\u003e → 5 minutes\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ccode\u003e1h\u003c/code\u003e → 1 hour\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ccode\u003e15\u003c/code\u003e → 15 minutes by default\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-heading\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ch3 tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"heading-element\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eDefault Versioning\u003c/h3\u003e\u003ca id=\"user-content-default-versioning\" class=\"anchor\" aria-label=\"Permalink: Default Versioning\" href=\"#default-versioning\"\u003e\u003csvg data-component=\"Octicon\" class=\"octicon octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7.775 3.275 1.25-1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 4.95 4.95l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l2.5-2.5a2.002 2.002 0 0 0-2.83-2.83l-1.25 1.25a.751.751 0 0 1-1.042-.018.751.751 0 0 1-.018-1.042Zm-4.69 9.64a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l1.25-1.25a.751.751 0 0 1 1.042.018.751.751 0 0 1 .018 1.042l-1.25 1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1-4.95-4.95l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1-.018 1.042.751.751 0 0 1-1.042.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0-2.83 0l-2.5 2.5a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 0 2.83Z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eStarting version or pattern, for example:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ccode\u003enone\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ccode\u003ev1.0\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ccode\u003e1.0\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ccode\u003eyyyy-MM-dd\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ccode\u003eyyyyMMdd\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ccode\u003eyyyy-MM-dd-HH-mm\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ccode\u003eyyyyMMddHHmm\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-heading\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ch3 tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"heading-element\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eAuto Increment\u003c/h3\u003e\u003ca id=\"user-content-auto-increment\" class=\"anchor\" aria-label=\"Permalink: Auto Increment\" href=\"#auto-increment\"\u003e\u003csvg data-component=\"Octicon\" class=\"octicon octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7.775 3.275 1.25-1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 4.95 4.95l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l2.5-2.5a2.002 2.002 0 0 0-2.83-2.83l-1.25 1.25a.751.751 0 0 1-1.042-.018.751.751 0 0 1-.018-1.042Zm-4.69 9.64a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l1.25-1.25a.751.751 0 0 1 1.042.018.751.751 0 0 1 .018 1.042l-1.25 1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1-4.95-4.95l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1-.018 1.042.751.751 0 0 1-1.042.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0-2.83 0l-2.5 2.5a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 0 2.83Z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatically increases compatible version numbers\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated versions are saved only after a successful backup\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-heading\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ch3 tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"heading-element\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eRetention\u003c/h3\u003e\u003ca id=\"user-content-retention\" class=\"anchor\" aria-label=\"Permalink: Retention\" href=\"#retention\"\u003e\u003csvg data-component=\"Octicon\" class=\"octicon octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7.775 3.275 1.25-1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 4.95 4.95l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l2.5-2.5a2.002 2.002 0 0 0-2.83-2.83l-1.25 1.25a.751.751 0 0 1-1.042-.018.751.751 0 0 1-.018-1.042Zm-4.69 9.64a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l1.25-1.25a.751.751 0 0 1 1.042.018.751.751 0 0 1 .018 1.042l-1.25 1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1-4.95-4.95l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1-.018 1.042.751.751 0 0 1-1.042.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0-2.83 0l-2.5 2.5a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 0 2.83Z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the latest configured number of backups\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep backups for a configured number of days\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine enabled rules with \u003ccode\u003eAND\u003c/code\u003e or \u003ccode\u003eOR\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclude tagged backups from deletion\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-heading\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ch3 tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"heading-element\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eSource Cleanup\u003c/h3\u003e\u003ca id=\"user-content-source-cleanup-1\" class=\"anchor\" aria-label=\"Permalink: Source Cleanup\" href=\"#source-cleanup-1\"\u003e\u003csvg data-component=\"Octicon\" class=\"octicon octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7.775 3.275 1.25-1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 4.95 4.95l-2.5 2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1-4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1 .018-1.042.751.751 0 0 1 1.042-.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l2.5-2.5a2.002 2.002 0 0 0-2.83-2.83l-1.25 1.25a.751.751 0 0 1-1.042-.018.751.751 0 0 1-.018-1.042Zm-4.69 9.64a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 2.83 0l1.25-1.25a.751.751 0 0 1 1.042.018.751.751 0 0 1 .018 1.042l-1.25 1.25a3.5 3.5 0 1 1-4.95-4.95l2.5-2.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 4.95 0 .751.751 0 0 1-.018 1.042.751.751 0 0 1-1.042.018 1.998 1.998 0 0 0-2.83 0l-2.5 2.5a1.998 1.998 0 0 0 0 2.83Z\"\u003e\u003c/path\u003e\u003c/svg\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelete only explicitly configured file types\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestrict cleanup to specific source-relative folders\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the newest files or delete files older than a selected date\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-heading\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ch3 tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"heading-element\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eMinimize to Systray\u003c/h3\u003e\u003ca id=\"user-content-minimize-to-systray\" class=\"anchor\" aria-label=\"Permalink: Minimize to Systray\" href=\"#minimize-to-systray\"\u003e\u003csvg data-component=\"Octicon\" class=\"octicon octicon-link\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" 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class=\"pl-ent\"\u003ebr\u003c/span\u003e\u0026gt;","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-ms\"\u003e---\u003c/span\u003e","","","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e## \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003e🚀 Features\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e### \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003eVersioned Backups\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Create structured backups with version numbers","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Supports manual input, auto-increment, and timestamp-based versions","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Remembers manually adjusted versions per source → target pair","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Detects existing versions and suggests the next logical version","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Updated versions are stored only after a successful backup","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Canceling a backup does not advance or persist the version number","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e### \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003eMultiple Backup Configurations\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Configure multiple source → target pairs","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Enable or disable each entry individually","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Edit source and target paths directly in the main window","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Browse folders directly from the main table","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Configure versioning, retention, source cleanup, timers, and error handling per backup pair","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e### \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003ePer-Entry Exclusions\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Define excluded files or folders per backup entry","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Edit exclusions directly from the main window or Settings","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Add and remove exclusions through a table-based editor","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Confirmation prompt before removing existing exclusion entries","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Supports source-relative paths and glob-style patterns","","","Pattern behavior:","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e.sav\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e*.sav\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e match \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e.sav\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e files","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e*\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e matches characters within one path level","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e**\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e matches any number of folder levels","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e A trailing \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e\\\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e restricts the rule to folders","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Matching is case-insensitive","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Wildcard-only exclusions are rejected for safety","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e### \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003eBackup Retention\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Configure retention separately for every backup pair","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Keep the newest number of backups","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Keep backups for a configured number of days","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Combine retention rules using \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003eAND\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e or \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003eOR\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Protect tagged backups such as \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003eFinal\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e or \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003eOK\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Preview affected backups before permanent deletion","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Choose between:"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Canceling the complete backup"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Continuing without deleting old backups"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Creating the backup and deleting confirmed retention candidates","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Destructive actions are clearly highlighted","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e### \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003eSource Cleanup\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Experimental feature for removing old source files after a successful backup","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Must be enabled globally and per backup pair","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Supports multiple rules, for example:"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e```\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003etext\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e .sav\u003c/span\u003e","\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e G1R*.sav\u003c/span\u003e","\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e Saved\\SaveGames\\.sav\u003c/span\u003e","\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e Saved\\SaveGames\\G1R*.sav\u003c/span\u003e","\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e```\u003c/span\u003e","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Keep the newest files or delete files older than a selected date","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Shows a deletion preview before cleanup","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Directories are never deleted","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Cleanup does not run if the backup fails or is canceled","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e### \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003eFlexible Backup Timer\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Define intervals like \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e30s\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e5m\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e, or \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e1h\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Configure a global timer or a custom timer per backup pair","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Live countdown visible:"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e In the main UI"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e In the window title"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e In the system tray tooltip","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e### \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003eSilent Backup Progress\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Backup progress is displayed directly inside the main table","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Source-related operations fill the source-directory cell","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Target-related operations fill the target-directory cell","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e The timer column temporarily shows the current percentage","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Indeterminate phases use a subtle moving progress fill","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e The normal timer value is restored after completion","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Multiple backup pairs can show progress independently","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e No additional progress window or focus change is required","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e### \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003eAutomatic Background Backups\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e File and ZIP creation runs outside the UI thread","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Works while you use other applications","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Automatic backups remain silent unless user interaction is required","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Destination-conflict and retention confirmations can still require interaction","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Optional minimize-to-system-tray behavior","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e### \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003eStatus \u0026amp; Feedback System\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Per-entry status indicator:"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e 🟢 OK"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e 🟡 Warning"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e 🔴 Error","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Hover for quick details:"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Last backup time"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Error messages"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Skipped-file summary","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Click the info icon to open a copyable and scrollable details dialog","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Skipped files are listed individually when available","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Skipped files do not automatically mark a successful backup as failed","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Retention is indicated by a red \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003eR\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e marker","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Source cleanup is indicated by a cyan \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003eC\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e marker","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Both markers are displayed when both features are active","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e### \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003eZIP Support\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Optional compression into \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e.zip\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e archives","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Uses the same versioning logic as folder-based backups","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Temporary ZIP files are finalized only after successful creation","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e No additional metadata sidecar files are created","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e### \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003eRobust Error Handling\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Option to ignore locked or in-use files","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Backup can continue without interruption","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Skipped files are reported per backup entry","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Skipped-file summaries distinguish between files and folders","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Failed or canceled backups do not trigger source cleanup","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Useful for projects with temporary build files, IDE locks, or active services","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e### \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003eSystem Tray Integration\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Minimize to tray","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Tray tooltip shows the next scheduled backup:",""," Next backup in 2 minutes (19:52)","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Manual and automatic backups can show tray notifications","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Canceled backups are reported as canceled instead of completed","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e### \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003eModernized UI\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Clean, compact main window","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Toolbar with quick actions:"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Exit"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Add path"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Remove path"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Settings"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e About"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Backup","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Modern themed dialogs and scrollbars","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Clear visual distinction between normal and destructive actions","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Main window initially shows only a small number of rows","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Window remains resizable","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Resize indicator included","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Tooltips and contextual help added for important controls","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-ms\"\u003e---\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e## \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003e🧩 How It Works\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e Configure one or more \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e**\u003c/span\u003esource → target\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e**\u003c/span\u003e paths","\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e Optionally define exclusions per backup pair","\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e3\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e Choose a versioning method","\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e4\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e Optionally configure:"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Retention"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Source cleanup"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Custom backup timer"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Error handling","\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e5\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e Click \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e**\u003c/span\u003eBackup\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e**\u003c/span\u003e or let the configured timer start it automatically","\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e6\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e The app will:"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Validate the source and target paths"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Create a versioned directory or ZIP archive"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Report progress directly in the backup-pair row"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Skip problematic files if configured"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Preview Source Cleanup and Retention candidates before deletion"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Allow canceling the backup or continuing without deletion"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Apply confirmed Source Cleanup only after a successful backup"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Apply confirmed Retention after backup creation"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Store the final backup status per entry"," \u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Persist the selected version only after success","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-ms\"\u003e---\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e## \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003e⚙️ Settings Overview\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e### \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003eBackup Timer\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","Flexible input:","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e30s\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e → 30 seconds","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e5m\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e → 5 minutes","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e1h\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e → 1 hour","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e15\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e → 15 minutes by default","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e### \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003eDefault Versioning\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","Starting version or pattern, for example:","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003enone\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003ev1.0\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e1.0\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003eyyyy-MM-dd\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003eyyyyMMdd\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003eyyyy-MM-dd-HH-mm\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003eyyyyMMddHHmm\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e### \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003eAuto Increment\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Automatically increases compatible version numbers","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Updated versions are saved only after a successful backup","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e### \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003eRetention\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Keep the latest configured number of backups","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Keep backups for a configured number of days","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Combine enabled rules with \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003eAND\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e or \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003eOR\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Exclude tagged backups from deletion","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e### \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003eSource Cleanup\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Delete only explicitly configured file types","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Restrict cleanup to specific source-relative folders","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Keep the newest files or delete files older than a selected date","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e### \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003eMinimize to Systray\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Keeps the app running quietly in the background","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e### \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003eIgnore Copy Errors\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Skips locked or problematic files instead of stopping the backup","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e### \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003eZIP Backups\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Enable to create one \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e.zip\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e archive per backup","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Disable to create a versioned backup directory","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e### \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003ePer-Path Exclusions\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Exclude folders or files from individual backup entries","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Supports simple names, file extensions, relative paths, \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e*\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e**\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-ms\"\u003e---\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e## \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003e🖥️ Runtime Requirement\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","The published application targets Windows x64 and requires the .NET 8 Desktop Runtime because the project is framework-dependent (\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003eSelfContained=false\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e).","","Application settings are stored in:",""," \u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e\u0026lt;application directory\u0026gt;\\Settings\\EasyVersionBackup.settings.json\u003c/span\u003e","","The application no longer creates \u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-c1\"\u003e.evbmeta\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pl-s\"\u003e`\u003c/span\u003e sidecar files beside ZIP backups.","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-ms\"\u003e---\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-mh\"\u003e## \u003cspan class=\"pl-en\"\u003e💡 Use Cases\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e","","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Backup Visual Studio projects","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Create safe snapshots before refactoring","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Preserve game saves while automatically removing older save files","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Keep only a defined number of recent backups","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Protect release backups using retention tags","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Save versions before deployments or releases","\u003cspan class=\"pl-v\"\u003e-\u003c/span\u003e Run automatic backups while working"]}},"title":"EasyVersionBackup/README.md at master · UncleRiot/EasyVersionBackup","appPayload":{},"meta":{"title":"EasyVersionBackup/README.md at master · UncleRiot/EasyVersionBackup"}}</script> </react-app>