The McAfee Online Backup backup software lets you select files from your computer, such as email, contact lists, photos, financial information, and documents, which are encrypted and then sent over a secure Internet connection (SSL) to the McAfee cloud.
McAfee Online Backup is not a file archiving service; it cannot permanently keep files you delete from your computer. Nor can it restore an entire computer, including installed programs, to a working state. So while McAfee Online Backup can keep your files safe and accessible, you may want to take other measures to ensure that your entire computer, including programs you use, can be rebuilt or replaced.
During installation, the backup software automatically chooses the most common types of files to back up in your operating system's default documents folder.
This means that if you never select any files and folders yourself, only files like documents, spreadsheets, email, and photos may be backed up, and only if they are on your computer's desktop or in the default folder for personal files. While this is sufficient for many customers, we recommend that you verify that the files most important to you are indeed selected.
If you use less common software, such as a particular financial, drawing, or database tool, or if your files are not in the default folder or drive, do not assume they are backed up. You may need to select them yourself. You can do this during the installation process, or you can do this afterward any time you like.