Configure backup for doctor's home PC separate from office Nova Backup

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thread_id: spaces/AAAA05BdS6s/threads/yi6XffcBzp8 · 7 msgs · first 2025-01-13 · participants: Tech ATech BTech C

Tech A 2025-01-13 18:44

QQ; for Upper East Dental Innovations, Dr has a Home PC (at home) and she needs to know if we can Backup that PC data on the Nova Backup she has for the office.

Tech B 2025-01-13 18:45

i am not fully understanding the question.

Tech B 2025-01-13 18:45

if the PC at the office, we can repoint the users folder to the server and back it up that way but if she takes the PC home, the files wont be available

Tech B 2025-01-13 18:46

if she needs to backup her home PC at home, just help her setting up Windwos backup to the external drive

Tech A 2025-01-13 18:46

Alright, that answer my question! thanks!

Tech C 2025-01-13 18:47

Also last time I helped her set up google drive for her and explained how to use that backup feature.

Tech B 2025-01-13 18:48

there is always a 3rd option for her to pay for additional Nova license for her home PC and we will be monitoring it or she can go with any 3rd party backup solution and we will NOT monitor it.

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title: "Configure backup for doctor's home PC separate from office Nova Backup"
category: backup-and-recovery
tags: ["backup-restore", "novabackup", "windows"]
source_thread_id: "spaces/AAAA05BdS6s/threads/yi6XffcBzp8"
source_space: "spaces/AAAA05BdS6s"
generated_at: "2026-04-22T14:53:41"
participants: ["Tech A", "Tech B", "Tech C"]
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# Configure backup for doctor's home PC separate from office Nova Backup

## Problem
A doctor has a home PC and wants to know if it can be backed up using the Nova Backup system already in place at the office. The office Nova Backup system is designed for office equipment and cannot extend to cover personal home computers.

## Resolution
The office Nova Backup cannot be used to back up a home PC. Choose one of these alternatives:

1. **Windows built-in backup (recommended for basic needs):**
   - Help the doctor set up Windows backup to an external drive
   - This provides local backup without additional licensing costs

2. **Cloud backup solution:**
   - Set up Google Drive with backup features enabled
   - Provides automatic cloud backup and file synchronization

3. **Additional Nova license (for comprehensive monitoring):**
   - Purchase an additional Nova license specifically for the home PC
   - Office will monitor this backup along with office systems
   - Requires additional licensing cost

4. **Third-party backup solution:**
   - Doctor can choose any third-party backup service
   - Office will not monitor or support this solution

## References
- Source discussion: `spaces/AAAA05BdS6s/threads/yi6XffcBzp8`

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