Automatically Select Files to Back Up on Windows

McAfee Online Backup uses predefined backup sets to automatically identify files that should be included in a backup. You can also create custom backup sets.

If you cannot change this setting and you use Windows, you may be able to resolve this issue yourself. For more information, see If Settings Are Greyed Out in the McAfee Online Backup Backup Software for Windows. You may not be able to change this setting if your account administrator is managing it for you.

Open the Settings window. Choose one of the following actions:
- (Windows 8) On the Start screen, click the McAfee Online Backup Settings tile.
- (Windows 7 or earlier) Right-click the McAfee Online Backup icon in the notification area, then select Settings > More Settings. For more information, see Open the Backup Software on Windows through the Notification Area.
Click the Backup Sets tab. The Backup Sets window appears.
Figure 1. Backup Sets Window
In the Backup Set list in the left pane, click a checkbox to select or deselect any backup set.
(Optional) To see what files are automatically included by any backup set, click the name of a backup set. Files included by the backup set are listed in the right pane.
If you want to access a file in Windows Explorer, right-click the name of the file in the right pane and select Show in Windows Explorer.
(Optional) In the right pane, deselect any files you don't want to back up.
Click OK. Your changes are saved and the Settings window closes.

Backups cannot happen unless your computer is turned on and connected to the Internet and not in hibernation, sleep, or standby mode.