Restore your Druva inSync data to a new device

Questions

• How can I move my data from one laptop to another with Druva?
• Can I use Druva to restore data from one computer to another?
• Can I easily move data from one laptop to another using Druva?
• What software do I use to restore data from an old laptop to another for faculty or staff?

Environment

• Bowdoin Staff or Faculty member
• Bowdoin-issued computer
• Computer is using Druva InSync for backup.

Resolution

For staff and faculty, if your device is backed up by Druva inSync, that data can be restored to a replacement computer. Once the data is restored, Druva inSync will backup the replacement device.

1. If the Druva inSync client is not already installed on the replacement device, install "Druva inSync".
   New computers will have Druva InSync pre-installed during the setup process.
   1. For macOS, install through the "Self Service" app
   2. For Windows OS, install through the "Company Portal" app.
   3. For more information, see the "Related Articles" section.
2. Launch Druva inSync.   The "Activate Backup" windows appears.
3. Select "inSync Cloud" from the Backup Cloud drop-down box. Enter your full Bowdoin email address in the "Email" field.   You will be directed to Bowdoin's Okta single sign-on where you can enter your Bowdoin credentials.
4. After entering your credentials you will be directed back to the inSync Configure window. 
5. Click Replace an Existing Device.
6. Select the device that you want to replace in the Select Device to Replace window.
7. Click Replace.
8. In the Ready for Backup window, click Restore Now to restore existing data to the new computer.
9. Click Restore
10. Click Restore at the "Items with same name and location on this device will be overwritten." window.
11. You will be notified once the restore operation completes successfully.
12. Reboot your computer. 

Additional Support

If you need further assistance, please contact the Bowdoin College Service Desk