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At Student Backup, we are committed to providing students with a reliable system for protecting important files and data. This is accomplished through fast, reliable, unattended automated backup service. With Student Backup, you will possess the peace of mind knowing that your data is stored in a state-of-the-art facility that provides unparalleled security and backup features.
Using Student Backup, file recovery is simple.
Click on the "Restore A Backup" button in the upper right hand corner of the Student Backup website, login to your account, and follow the on-screen instructions.
If your installed your Student Backup program prior to February 1, 2011, please reinstall your Student Backup program in the following manner to take advantage of the additional file types. Go to www.studentbackup.com and select ‘Login To Your Account’. Please login with your username and password. (The will be a hint if you have forgotten your password.) Click on the "Reinstall" tab. Then, check Option at the bottom of the page. Click on Move License, download the file and start the installation. Your serial number will be displayed in the Reinstall window. Copy it down. Note for Mac: Student backup.zip will appear in your Download folder. Double click on it to start the installation.
No other application extensions, such as music, video, or image files, will be backed up by our system.
How secure is my data?
Military Grade Encryption
Unique Serial Number & Password
Data Centers With Multi-Layer Redundancy
What happens if my computer crashes, or is stolen?
Click on the "Restore A Backup" button in the upper right hand corner of the Student Backup home page (www.studentbackup.com), login to your account, and follow the on-screen instructions. The computer that you are attempting to restore to must be running one of the compatible operating systems. Have your username and password available and your computer connected to the Internet, and you will be able to restore your documents.
Recovery Encryption Key (Serial Number): When trying to recover your documents after a disaster and the recovery program asks for an Encryption Key, type it in, without any dashes, the Serial Number you were given with your Student Backup program.
Student Backup Laptop Locator Feature
Note: The Laptop Locator feature is available to those subscribers who installed their Student Backup program after May 2010. Those who installed their Student Backup program before this date will have to reinstall their Student Backup in order to have this feature. Please see Reinstalling Your Student Backup Program in the FAQs.
Millions of laptops (and desktop computers) are stolen every year. Laptop theft is fast becoming the most common crime on campuses across the country. They are lightweight, easy to steal, valuable, and can be sold quickly.
Theft is not the only problem. Many more are lost or damaged due to the way they are handled. In addition to the value of the unit, what is your work worth in time and money?
Student Backup has added, at no additional charge, a Laptop Locator feature. The software upgrade assists your schools IT Security and Police Office in tracking the location of your laptop or PC via IP address in case the machine is lost or stolen. In addition, you can remotely delete your files and retrieve your data through the Student Backup website.
Approximately 90% of laptop theft is committed by someone you know! Your laptop could still be on campus. Laptop Locator photo, video, and audio evidence can quickly lead to the thief or be used as evidence if it is sold to a third party.
When your computer is connected to the internet Laptop Locator will transmit:
1. A still picture of whatever is in front of the computer (PDF format).
2. A :20 second video of whatever is in front of the computer
3. A :20 second audio of whatever sounds are in front of the computer
4. The IP address
You have a much greater chance of recovering your computer with Laptop Locator protection. Now available with Student Backup at no charge!
