Installation

Download and unzip

Download the zip file of the software and unzip it into a folder.

You will find the "JBackupWithZip.jar" file which contain the software and some other files for the licence, the readme, the "JBackupWithZip.bat" for a quick launch with windows, etc...

Java Virtual Machine needed

To run JBackupWithZip, you need the Java virtual machine installed on your PC.

If you don't have it yet, you can get it at the java sun website : Sun Java virtual machine (On this page, choose the "Download J2SE JRE" link).

Or use the java.com french website.

Windows - quick install

To launch the application, you may use the 3 files provided in the zip file of the software :

  • The "JBackupWithZip.bat" file, that launch the application as a dos command. (in a command window : cmd)
  • The "JBackupWithZip.exe" windows link, that launch it as a windows software. (just double click on it)
  • The "JBackupWithZip with console.exe" windows link, that launch it as a windows software with a console windows to get the error messages if needed. (just double click on it)

So,... just do this :

  • Unzip the downloaded file in a folder. It then contains the .jar and the .bat and link files.
  • From the windows file explorer : Double clic on the .bat file or on the links.

All these files must be launched from the same folder as the one of the "JBackupWithZip.jar" file.
If you want to put the links on the desktop or in an other folder, edit it's properties and change the "execute in the folder..." property.

Unix, Linux, Mac

You may build a launch file using the shell commands, similar to the dos command one (not provided yet).

"Classic java" install

Place the jar file in a folder that is in your java classpath.

Launch it with the shell or dos command :
java -jar "JBackupWithZip.jar"

You may need to add the folder into your classpath, or use the command :
java -jar X:\xxx\yyy\JBackupWithZip.jar

Use of JBackupWithZip

The use of JBackupWithZip is shown with the screenshots.