AbP-sys / PowerShellAutoBackupScript

This is a user-friendly script written entirely in PowerShell intended to perform backups of folders from any location to a specified directory. Specifically to overcome the restrictions of OneDrive.

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Instructions for Installation

-Run the setup file and choose the directories you intend to backup one by one -Click Cancel when you are done and you will be prompted to choose the backup folder -Recommended to minimize all windows after running Setup.exe NOTE: The Script will be installed wherever you run the Setup, so only launch it from where you intend


General Notes

-The backup script is set to run everyday at 00:00 hrs -It also runs once when you finish installation for verification -If you'd like to change the frequency or time, open Task Scheduler from Start menu and customize the properties of "BackupScript" to your liking -A logs file is generated in the backup destination


Adding/Removing folders to be backed up

-To add a new location for backup, open Source.txt, add a directory in a new line AND HIT ENTER -The backup folder can also be modified in Destination.txt but only one location is supported (to modify, simply change the text and save&quit, no need to hit enter)


Uninstall

-Simply delete all files here, no files are generated elsewhere -For super CLEAN uninstall, delete "BackupScript" from TaskScheduler

About

This is a user-friendly script written entirely in PowerShell intended to perform backups of folders from any location to a specified directory. Specifically to overcome the restrictions of OneDrive.

License:MIT License


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