WINAMP BACKUP & RESTORE
Winamp Backup & Restore (WABackupRestore) application allows you to create a backup of all Winamp settings and files and if it is neccessary restore it. It is simple and intuitive application. It is designed to backup specific (or all) Winamp settings and files. Created backup file can be restored at any time. It is an invaluable tool for users who like to experiment with the settings or for those who simply want to backup Winamp files.
Winamp Backup & Restore doesn't require installation (it works in portable mode). Just download the file and run it. This program is part of the Winamp Tools software, dedicated to Winamp (so it can be also installed thanks to simple and easy to use installer, written in NSIS). You can download Winamp Backup & Restore application. Downloaded file is compressed as zip archive. When you finish downloading, you need to uncompress it (using for example free 7zip application). Then you can run it.
In short words, program in current version:
- Has an intuitive and simple interface
- Has small size, is portable, compatible with Windows 7+
- Thanks to preferences, allows you to customize it
- Allows to generate detailed TXT/HTML reports for chosen actions
- Is available in several languages
This program supports multiple languages interface. If you want you can translate it to your language. To do this, download the Winamp Backup & Restore, go to the folder "Lang" and use the "English.lng" reference file. Read carefully all notes it contains. Also, check if your language is already supported. When you finish your translation, you can send me it via e-mail.
A necessary condition for properly working of the program is previously installed Winamp. Winamp Backup & Restore runs in two modes.
BACKUP MODE
To create a backup of Winamp settings and files you first need to specify the default installation directory of Winamp. Winamp Backup & Restore automatically detects default Winamp directory and sets it as backup source directory. If there is a need to create a backup in another Winamp directory you can use the corresponding button, which allows you to choose it. The program displays basic information about the selected Winamp installation.
In next step you have to select a directory for backup file and add some description for the file. Winamp Backup & Restore automatically selects default backup directory (if there is no need, you should not change it, but you can do it using the appropriate button, which allows you to select a custom directory). The program creates a default name for the backup file and the default description, so you can get an idea of the contents of the backup file.
You can also select a compression algorithm and compression level of backup file. The default compression algorithm is 7z and compression level is normal (you can opt out of the compression-it will increase the Filesize but speed up the backup process).
In next step you have to select backup mode. The program offers three modes. Each of them allows you to create a backup in another way:
- Automatic Backup Mode (Full or Normal)
Full Automatic Backup Mode (proper option in Settings need to be checked) allows you to make a full automatic backup of all Winamp files from Winamp directory (also unknown configuration files and unknown files).
Normal Automatic Backup Mode allows you to make an automatic backup of all known Winamp configuration files and other files. - Custom Backup Mode
Custom Backup Mode allows you to make backup of chosen settings and files from Winamp directory based on predefined categories, indyvidual user selection or previous backup. - Previous Backup Mode
Previous Backup Mode allows you to make an automatic backup of all specified Winamp settings and files based on previous selected backup mode.
Once you selected desired mode Winamp Backup & Restore proceeds to create a backup file. All operations are recorded in the log. Its content and level of detail depends on the settings in the options.
Once the backup is complete, you can quit or go to the end page, which allows you to perform a number of additional actions:
- Open report files directory
- Open report file in associated application
- Open backup files directory
- Run default Winamp
RESTORE MODE
To restore files from the backup file you first need to choose the appropriate backup file. All backup files are displayed on the list in the order of their creation. Selecting a file allows you to view basic information about the backup file. Double-click on selected entry allows you to view detailed information about the backup.
To manage backup files you may use the context menu that allows to:
- Display informations about the backup file
- Edit the name of chosen backup file
- Add chosen backup file from disk
- Delete chosen backup file from disk
Winamp Backup & Restore also displays some basic informations such as the number of backup files and its total size on disk.
The next step is to select restoration directory. Winamp Backup & Restore automatically selects default Winamp installation directory. You can change it using the appropriate button, which allows you to select a custom directory-winamp.exe file have to exist and Winamp version need to be correct. The program displays all the necessary information and verifies the ability to restore files.
The next step is to select restore mode or to restore selected backup file (in case the selected backup file has been created in full automatic mode).
Winamp Backup & Restore offers two restore modes. Each of them allows you to restore backup files in a different way:
- Automatic Restore Mode
Automatic Restore Mode allows you to make an automatic restore of your backed up Winamp configuration files and other files. - Custom Restore Mode
Custom Restore Mode allows you to restore from backup file chosen settings and files based on predefined categories or indyvidual user selection.
Once you selected desired restore mode Winamp Backup & Restore proceeds to restore selected backup file. All operations are recorded in the log. Its content and level of detail depends on the settings in the options.
Once the restore is complete, you can quit or go to the end page, which allows you to perform a number of additional actions:
- Open report files directory
- Open report file in associated application
- Open backup files directory
- Run default Winamp
