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Windows Operating System Chapter 4
4. Select the target location for the back-up file:
• USB Storage if you are using a USB drive
• Storage Card2 if you are using an SD card
5. Type a name for the back-up file.
Back-up files have the .pvb file type.
6. Click OK.
7. Click Backup to start the process.
A progress bar shows the status of the operation. The backup can take a
few minutes. You receive notification when the backup completes.
8. Click OK.
If the file exists, you are asked if you want to overwrite the current file.
9. To close the Backup & Restore dialog box, click Exit.
TIP You can verify the .pvb file was successfully created when you double-click
My Device and select the target location for the backup. If the .pvb file was
not successfully created, use a USB drive or SD card with more available
space.
Rockwell Automation recommends using a USB drive or SD card with a
minimum of 1 GB of available space. For applications with a large file
system, use a minimum of 2 GB of available space.