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See 5 Expert Backup Tips from Joe Kissell, author of "Take Control of CrashPlan Backups."

Destinations > Folders

Step-by-Step Instructions

Item Description
aAvailable foldersList of archive folders.
bSelected folderClick a folder to view destination details.
cNameName of the backup destination. You can change the name of the destination to something that is easier for you to recognize.
dPathPath to attached folder.
eFolder iconDisplays file tree view in which you change the files you want backed up.
fDeleteRemoves this folder.
gLast backup or ProgressTime since last backup to this destination, or the status of the current backup operation.
hSpace quotaAmount of space allocated for your backup archive on this friend's computer. Automatic means that there are no space restrictions.
iSpace usedAmount of space your archive has used on this folder.
jCompactReclaims space in the back up archive by immediately applying file selection or retention policy changes (such as how many versions to keep and how long to keep deleted files). Click the Compact button when you want to reclaim space sooner than specified with the “Maintain archives…” setting. Another name for the compact routine is “Archive Maintenance”.
kRemove Backup DestinationDiscontinue using this folder as a backup destination.
WARNING: After you click this button and click Save, the backup archives on this destination will be removed.
lUndo ChangesClick to set the features back to previous settings (same effect as cancel).
mSaveClick to apply changes.