Backup Platinum 2.0 can run either as a usual application or as a service process under
Windows NT/2000/XP/2003.
By default Backup Platinum runs in application mode. In this mode each user has his/her own
set of items and program settings. The program works with the items of currently logged in
user. If nobody is logged in, the program will not process any scheduled items.
Inservice mode the set of items is unique for all users, but the program processes all
scheduled items independently from the currently logged in user. Even if nobody is using the
system at the moment, Backup Platinum service will still be able to perform scheduled backups.
Backup Platinum uses different sets of items when running in application and service modes.
When switching between different modes, you should specify if you wish to import your current
items and program settings. Alternatively you can start with a new set of items and default
settings. Your current items will not be deleted in any case. If you switch back to the
previous mode, you will be able to continue using them.
Switching to the service mode
To switch to the service mode you should have administrative rights on
your system. If you don't have enough rights, you may need to contact your
system administrator to do this task.
Follow the steps below to switch Backup Platinum to the service mode.
 Click
the "Settings" button on the toolbar
In General Settings
dialog, click the "Switch to service mode..." button.
Switch to
Service Mode Wizard will appear.
Follow the instructions of
the wizard
Since each service runs under some account on the system, you will need to
specify one in the wizard. You can either use local system account or specify
some user account with administrative rights. You should also make sure that
the specified account has full access to the folder where Backup Platinum
is installed, for example, "C:\Program Files\SoftLogica\Backup Platinum\".
Note, after switching to the service mode Backup Platinum icon 
will disappear from the system tray. You can open Backup Platinum window only
from Start menu.
When running in service mode Backup Platinum does not show any prompt messages
to the user, if the main program window is not open. That is why the program
should know in advance how to behave in each situation when a prompt message
could be shown. You can view and edit such default actions on the Automatic
Replies tab of the program settings dialog.
Switching back to the application mode
Similar steps are required to switch back to application mode.
Click the "Settings" button on the toolbar
In General Settings dialog, click the "Switch to application mode..." button.
Switch to Application Mode Wizard will appear. Follow the instructions
of the wizard
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07.08.05
Backup Platinum successfully passed
the "Designed for Windows XP" certification
by Microsoft®
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Can run in service mode
on Windows 2000/
