Restoring Files from Cold Storage in Zoolz

Introduction

Your valuable data, securely backed up on the Zoolz cloud, is readily available for restoration at any time and from any location!

Restoring files from backup is a crucial aspect of data management, ensuring the preservation and recovery of valuable information. Zoolz offers efficient methods for file restoration, providing users with convenient options tailored to their preferences and requirements.

With Zoolz, you can:

  • Restore the latest version of your backed-up files on a computer. This article guides you through the process.
  • Restore an older version of your backed-up files on a computer. (Learn more)
  • Restore Deleted Files on a computer. (Learn more)
  • Restore files on a new computer without initiating a backup on it. (Learn more)

Restore Files from Cold Storage via “Zoolz Restore” Desktop Application

Before starting the restoration process with the Zoolz Restore desktop application, make sure your computer’s power settings are correctly configured to avoid any interruptions. Refrain from logging out of your user profile, restarting, or shutting down your device throughout the entire restoration duration.
Restoration from Cold Storage requires 3-12 hours to commence.
  1. Open your Zoolz desktop software and click on the Restore option. This will launch the Zoolz Restore application.
  2. In the opened Zoolz Restore window, use the Computer Name drop-down menu to select the computer that you want to restore from its backup.
  3. Double-click on the Cold Storage folder to go inside it and start browsing its content. Select the data that you want to restore from the left-side panel and add it to the right-side one using the Add  icon. Once done, click the Next button.
  4. Select the restore location and the time frame that you want to restore from. Then click on the Next button.

Zoolz will start calculating the files that will be restored, and you will notice that a red cloud icon appears in the system tray.

During this restoration process, it is vital to maintain the uninterrupted operation of your machine—avoid turning it off, logging out of your user profile, or activating sleep mode. Once files are ready and accessible, the download commences automatically. You may minimize or close the Zoolz Restore window without affecting the restoration progress.

 

Download Cold Storage Data From the Zoolz Website

The maximum daily download limit for Cold Storage files from the Zoolz website is 1 GB. To restore larger amounts, use the Zoolz Restore desktop application as described above.

This approach proves valuable when the user requires the restoration of either a single file or a few files.

  1. Sign in to your Zoolz online account.
  2. Refer to the My Computers tab.
  3. From the list of your Computers on the left side of the page, select the computer you want to restore from.
  4. Browse inside the Cold Storage folder, select the files you wish to restore, and click the Download icon.
  5. Once they are ready; in approximately 3-12 hours, you will receive an email with a link to access those files.
  6. Open the link, select the files you wish to restore, and click the Download button.

The maximum daily download amount when restoring Cold Storage files from the Zoolz website is 1 GB.

 

  • The same methods apply if you wish to restore from an archived computer.
  • Before restoring, always be sure that you have set the power options on your computer correctly. This will prevent your computer from entering sleep mode during the restoration process. Never log off your user’s account, restart it or turn it off during the restoration process.
  • You can speed up the restoration process by enabling the Hybrid+ backup in Zoolz. This will keep a local copy of your backed up data. At the time of the restore, Zoolz will restore the files from the local location first.
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