Bio-Rad Bio-Plex Manager™ MP Software Upgrade - Manual (Page 107)

Backing up the Bio-Plex Manager MP Database
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You can specify the frequency with which you receive reminders to back up the
database or you can schedule automatic database backups. For more information
on the Archive Utility, see xPONENT for MAGPIX 4.2 Software User Manual
available on the Luminex web site.
Backing up the Bio-Plex Manager MP Database
It is a best practice to back up the database frequently and keep the backup copies
in a safe location. A USB or network hard drive is a good backup solution. Keep in
mind that it can take several minutes to back up a large database.
To back up the database
1. Exit the Bio-Plex Manager MP software.
2. Navigate to C:\ProgramData\Bio-Rad\Bio-Plex Manager MP.
Note: If you do not see the ProgramData directory, the directory may be
hidden and you must show the hidden files. See Showing Hidden Files on
page 105 .
3. Copy the database file, BioPlexManagerMP_214.db3, to a backup location.
Showing Hidden Files
If you do not see the directory specified in the database path, the cause may be that
the directory is hidden from view. You must display the hidden directory before you
can back up your database.
To display hidden files
1. Go to the Windows Start menu, select Settings, and select Control Panel.
2. Click Folder Options.
3. In the Folder Options dialog box, click the View tab.
4. Under Advanced Settings, click Show hidden files, folders, and drives.
5. Click OK.