FAQ

LRGEX Restore

FAQ

Do I need to install anything?

No. It's a single exe file. No installer, no runtime, no dependencies. Place it in a folder and run it.

Which cloud services work?

Any of them. OneDrive, Google Drive, Mega, Dropbox — anything that syncs a local folder. The app doesn't know or care which cloud you use. It just writes to a folder.

What happens if a file is locked or in use?

Locked files are skipped and reported. The backup continues. You see exactly which files were skipped: "Backed up 1,200 files. 3 skipped (locked)."

Can I use it on a VM?

Yes. The app uses a software renderer and static CRT — works on Hyper-V, VirtualBox, VMware, and Remote Desktop without GPU or DLL dependencies.

Is it secure?

Updates are cryptographically signed (Ed25519). The app verifies every update before installing. Even if someone compromises your server, they can't forge a valid update without your private key.

What if I forget to back up a folder?

You can add folders anytime: right-click any folder in Explorer → "Add to LRGEX Restore" (enable in Tools first). Or use the Browse button inside the app.

Does it work if my username changes after reinstall?

Yes. Paths automatically heal to your new username. See Smart-Path-Healing.

Can I restore a single folder?

Yes. Select a folder in the list and click Restore. Or restore everything at once with Restore All.

What about Program Files?

Folders in Program Files need admin access. The app skips them during Restore All and tells you which ones need elevation. Run as admin to restore those.

How much disk space do snapshots use?

On the same volume: zero (NTFS hardlinks). On a different volume: same size as the original backup per snapshot.

Is my data encrypted?

Backups are compressed (not encrypted). If your cloud folder is encrypted at rest (OneDrive Personal Vault, etc.), then your backups are too.