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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.
- 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.
- For macOS, install through the "Self Service" app
- For Windows OS, install through the "Company Portal" app.
- For more information, see the "Related Articles" section.
- Launch Druva inSync. The "Activate Backup" windows appears.
- 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.
- After entering your credentials you will be directed back to the inSync Configure window.
- Click Replace an Existing Device.
- Select the device that you want to replace in the Select Device to Replace window.
- Click Replace.
- In the Ready for Backup window, click Restore Now to restore existing data to the new computer.
- Click Restore
- Click Restore at the "Items with same name and location on this device will be overwritten." window.
- You will be notified once the restore operation completes successfully.
- Reboot your computer.
If you need further assistance, please contact the Bowdoin College Service Desk