Setup
Installing MozyHome on Windows
A step by step tutorial for installing Mozy on a Windows computer. You will need to create an account before installing the Mozy software.
For a tutorial on installing Mozy on a Mac computer, see Installing MozyHome for Mac.
Installing Mozy
- Installing the software (Windows / Mac)
- Moving to a new computer
- Installing Mozy Sync (Windows / Mac)
- Installing the Mozy mobile app (iOS / Android)
- Auto Install (MozyPro)
Configuring Backups
- Configuring backup sets (Windows / Mac)
- Selecting files for backup (Windows / Mac)
- Adding a network share (MozyPro)
- Scheduling when backups will run
- Local Backup
Managing Devices (MozyPro)
- Downloading the backup software
- Add space or computers to an account
- Add a device
- Set a storage limit for device or user
- Virtual machines and dual operating systems
- Using VSS to backup server applications
- How to replace a machine with a new one
Setting Client Configurations (MozyPro)
- Configuring a client configuration
- Setting client configuration preferences
- Branding the backup software
- Deploying the client
- Defining a user password policy
- Editing Client Versions
- Configure backup sets with the Admin Console
Assigning Storage (MozyPro)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I add additional storage space (MozyHome)
- What are backup sets
- Best practices for optimizing backup sets
- Can I back up external drives
- What should I back up with Mozy
- Removing a machine from an account (MozyHome)
Troubleshooting Installation
- Manually uninstalling the backup software
- VSS Backup Set is missing
- How to add port 443 to Windows Firewall