Rebit5 Installation Guide

How you start the install will depend upon how your purchased the RebitPro/RebitPlus software:

A - Downloaded the installation software:

Locate the downloaded installation program
(rebit5-Setup-5.0.1035.exe). Double-click the file to start the installation.

B - Purchased an installation CD-ROM:

Insert the CD-ROM containing the software into your PC's CD-ROM drive. An Autoplay dialog box may appear. If the Autoplay dialog appears, select "Install Rebit Pro". If no Autoplay window appears, follow these steps:

1. Insert CD-ROM
2. Open "Computer" or "My Computer"
3. Click to open CD-ROM or DVD
4. Click to open "Rebit" folder
5. Click to run "rebit5-Setup-5.0.1035.exe"
6. Click "Yes" or "Allow" as prompted to permit the installation
7. If your computer is connected to the internet, the installation software automatically checks for and downloads the latest version of software.
8. The End User License Agreement (EULA) is displayed. Review it and click "I Accept". If you choose not to accept the EULA, you are prompted to uninstall the software.
9. Follow on-screen instructions

A - USB Drive

If you are backing up to a drive that is directly attached to your computer, click Local Drive.

B - Network Destination or NAS

If you are backing up to a network storage device, click Network Share.

You can set up any additional backup locations after the installation.

After you have selected the type of drive, the software displays all connected drives of that type. If you do not see your drive, check the connection between the backup drive and your computer.

A - USB Hard Drive

1. On the Add Local Drive page, click the appropriate backup drive. The check mark turns green indicating the drive is selected.
2. Click Next.

B - Network Device (NAS) or Shared Network Drive

1. The Rebit software scans the network in search of network storage devices. It takes a minute to discover all devices.
2. Click the appropriate network storage device and share. The check mark turns green indicating the drive is selected.
3. Click Next.

The software will always back up the hard drive in your computer containing the Windows operating system. This screen allows you to select additional drives you want to back up.

– If there is only one drive in your computer, that drive is automatically selected. You will not see this screen.

– If there are multiple drives and you want to configure which ones you back up, click Choose drives.

On the next screen, select which drives in your computer you want to back up. The check mark is will turn green for selected drives. Click Next.

After installation, Rebit begins by making a backup of your computer's entire disk drive. The Rebit Dashboard will show the progress of the first recovery point.

This process can take several hours, so be patient and let it run to completion. You can use your computer as usual during this time.

Note: You can minimize or close the Rebit Dashboard window without interrupting the backup process. You will not be able to browse the backup until the initial backup is complete.

1. Prepare the recovery media by one of the following methods:

   – Insert the CD or DVD into your computer's CD or DVD drive.
   – Connect the USB drive to your computer.

2. On the Settings page, click Recovery Disk.

3. On the Choose Media Type page, click the appropriate button for the type of media you are using: CD or DVD or USB Drive.
4. On the next window, select the drive you want to use to create the recovery disk.
5. Click Start.
6. Once the recovery disk has been created, label it “Rebit Full System Recovery” and store it in a safe location.

You can minimize the Dashboard to a smaller window at the bottom right of your screen.

Hover your mouse over the mini-Dashboard to view the current status of the backup.

If you close the Dashboard, you can access it again by clicking the Rebit icon in your computer's System Tray.

To learn more about how the software works, click the Rebit icon in the System Tray and select Help.

If you are running a trial version of Rebit5, the trial will run for 30 days without requiring activation. After the 30 day trial, purchasing a license key will ensure continuous and complete protection. Rebit5 never deletes your backups, it only stops the continuous computer protection once the 30 trial period has expired.

To purchase a license key, click Buy Now.

After you purchase a license key for Rebit5, you will use the key to activate Rebit.

For purchased versions, you will be prompted during installation to enter your license key. Make sure you are connected to the Internet. In some cases it may be necessary to temporarily disable your firewall application allowing Rebit5 to contact the activation servers.