Actually you do not have to restore the whole config file, you just have to select the snapshot folder you used have and you will get all your snapshots back. However point taken, we will add it to the wishlist
** Changed in: backintime Importance: Undecided => Wishlist -- [enhancement] load existing backup settings https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/480391 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Back In Time Team, which is subscribed to Back In Time. Status in Back In Time: New Bug description: use scenario: any situation where "Back in Time" needs to be installed -- and one wants to load pre-existing "Back in Time" snapshot information. Example: creating a "Back in Time" archive of entire hard-drive, reformatting the entire hard drive, installing new operating system, reinstalling "Back in Time" and then wanting to LOAD the "Back in Time" configuration information (to perform restore). on linux, the current solution seems to be to copy the "Back in Time" files from .config/backintime folder on the backup medium to the equivalent folder on new installation. suggested feature: add an option to "load pre-existing backup configuration" when "Backup in Time" starts and does not find such a configuration. (to make this even easier, it might also suggest the user look for a .config/backintime folder on the backup medium) _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~bit-team Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~bit-team More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
