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I have already posted how to Encrypt and backup your Opera files using WinRAR. Some found it difficult. So, I created OBLWCLSC using AutoHotkey.

OBLWCLSC size is less than 210 KB and installation is not required. Configure it once, press shortcut key, CTRL+ALT+O or click backup button to create backup.

You can password protect your backup files. WinRAR uses AES with 128-bit key.

Opera Backup List and WinRAR Command Line Shortcut Creator (OBLWCLSC)
Opera Backup List and WinRAR Command Line Shortcut Creator (OBLWCLSC)

Download

Download OBLWCLSC.zip, unzip & run OBLWCLSC.exe

Files created/modified

OBLWCLSC.exe will create/modify 4 files and one registry value.

  • Settings file OBLWCLSC.ini
  • List of files and directories to backup Opera Backup.lst
  • WinRAR command line shortcut Opera Backup.lnk
    Opera backup shortcut in Desktop
    Opera backup shortcut in Desktop
  • Read me file OBLWCLSC Read Me.txt
  • Registry value HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\WinRAR\Profiles\0\Background will be modified to enable/disable background archiving in WinRAR.

Full/Incremental backup

You can either do full or incremental backup. In full backup, backup file name can be appended with date, time, date & time or number.

Full backup with date
Full backup with date

In incremental backup, predefined number of previous versions of a file will be kept.
Incremental backup with 10 previous versions of a file
Incremental backup with 10 previous versions of a file

Note


#1 Opera must be closed to backup feeds/mail otherwise WinRAR will show diagnostic messages.
#2 To backup User JavaScript files, your files must be in userjs directory in your profile.
#3 Check all with #3 to backup wand data.
#4 Password should not contain SPACE and DOUBLE QUOTE (").
#5 For shortcut key to work, shortcut directory must be your desktop and enter only one alphanumeric character.
#6 Opera must be closed to create backup button next to trash can in tab bar.
Opera backup button next to Trash can
Opera backup button next to Trash can

Backup Button

Drag & drop Backup Opera Files button to any toolbar, note the path to Toolbar Configuration file, close Opera, open toolbar configuration file, search for E:\Opera Backup.lnk and replace it with correct path.

Backup additional folders/files

You can add additional folders/files to backup in menu. The format is

file name with extension or folder name with trailing \, name to show in OBLWCLSC menu,directory the file/folder is in (1=Opera.exe directory, 2=profile directory, 3=mail directory and 4=local directory ,whether checked or not (1=backup and 0=no backup)
The entries are separated by |

If you want to backup opcache directory, you have to add the following in OBLWCLSC.ini at the end of Backup Items key.

|opcache\,Opera help files,2,1
You can add other folders/files to backup in Opera Backup.lst with full path after closing OBLWCLSC.exe.

Suppose, if you want to backup My Documents folder add C:\Documents and Settings\User Name\My Documents\ in Opera Backup.lst file in a new line.

If you have any questions, suggestions or bugs post it here or in forum.

Changelog
Jul 11, 2008
Minor bug fixes and improvements.
Updated for 9.50. Thanks to skywarrior74.

Jun 14, 2007
Added option to backup speed dials.

Sep 3, 2006
Added option to backup widgets.adr file.
Changed backup button icon. Thanks to ivan56.

Mar 12, 2006
Added option to backup contacts, typed-in addresses & language files. Thanks to GonsioR.

Mar 3, 2006
Removed option to backup ua.ini, browser.js & registration information.
Added option to backup voice configuration, widgets, blocked content & site preferences.
Added option to background archiving.
Added option to add backup button next to trash can in tab bar.

Aug 12, 2005
Initial release.

Test Opera weekly/beta/final with & without changing current Opera settings using SandboxieBlog tag: 5 things I’d like to see in Opera

Comments

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Hi....

I use a free online back up

https://mozy.com/?ref=AFJ88D

By RichardCooper, # 2. July 2007, 15:32:53

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I use one click backup ocb, which supports script (drag and drop) and winrar to backup required files. OCB is free for personal use.
http://www.acritum.com/ocb/index.htm

But this method really rocks!

By humerus, # 13. July 2007, 14:02:35

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PCBORG writes:

Sweeeeeeet!!!!

Great app tamil! I have been doing that stuff manually... now i can be lazier!

peace

By anonymous user, # 14. July 2007, 20:16:11

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EXCELLENT! Thanks!

By Chianti, # 8. September 2007, 05:47:11

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I really have problem .
I make a backup then unraring. And nothing change, i don't have my backuped settings ( but all files - of course )
Why ?
plz help me :frown:
nXqd

By Nxqd3051990, # 8. October 2007, 12:34:37

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Can you explain clearly?

By Tamil, # 8. October 2007, 13:56:17

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OK !
I set up my mail account after that I backup.
And uninstall ( clear all profile files ), and restore. I don't have my mail account set up.
Thanks,
nXqd

By Nxqd3051990, # 8. October 2007, 14:31:45

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Did you close Opera before backup?

By Tamil, # 8. October 2007, 14:37:59

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Yes I did
nXqd

By Nxqd3051990, # 8. October 2007, 15:17:10

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Can you post contents of OBLWCLSC.ini, Opera Backup.lst & Mail Root Directory path?

By Tamil, # 8. October 2007, 15:23:52

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oh yeah ! It works now, my mistake. Wrong backup direction :D
Thanks for patience :smile:
nXqd

By Nxqd3051990, # 9. October 2007, 01:01:34

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:D

By Tamil, # 9. October 2007, 03:54:22

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Hi Tamil

I can´t download the exe file. it always shows a page error:
"Forbidden

You don't have permission to access /Tamil/files/OBLWCLSC.exe on this server."

Could you reupload the file but compressed in format zip o rar for being able download your program?

Regards
:wink: :wink: :wink:

By el_esponjoso, # 13. October 2007, 07:14:55

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Originally posted by el_esponjoso:

Could you reupload the file but compressed in format zip o rar for being able download your program?
Done. Thanks.

By Tamil, # 13. October 2007, 14:23:45

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Thank you, very much Tamil

Now yes I can download the file

:yes: :yes: :yes:

By el_esponjoso, # 13. October 2007, 15:41:30

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Hello;
I'd love to use this, but my RAR is via 7-zip. Is there any complication with your .exe and other, presumably compatible, extraction utilities?

By Euro_cure-o, # 19. December 2007, 10:02:19

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Originally posted by Euro_cure-o:

I'd love to use this, but my RAR is via 7-zip. Is there any complication with your .exe and other, presumably compatible, extraction utilities?
The other archivers don't have all command line options available in WinRAR.

By Tamil, # 19. December 2007, 10:13:43

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Hi Tamil

What do you think about this backup program (that uses Winrar as background): One-click BackUp for WinRAR

Bye
:wink: :wink: :wink:

By el_esponjoso, # 19. December 2007, 22:27:24

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Originally posted by el_esponjoso:

What do you think about this backup program (that uses Winrar as background): One-click BackUp for WinRAR
Nice program & you have to manually specify additional switch for version backup in OCB.

OCB works but I'm getting following error message every time when I start it.

Originally posted by OCB for WinRAR:

Access violation at address 004C258C in module 'ocb.exe'. Read of address 00000000.

By Tamil, # 19. December 2007, 22:51:23

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I can't get it to work...
How do i make all of my prefs and stuff go into the other instance?
Especifically, i'm trying to import my 9.25 prefs into the 9.5 beta...
How can i make it?

By JuStYn.Leandro, # 5. March 2008, 00:36:50

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Originally posted by JuStYn.Leandro:

How do i make all of my prefs and stuff go into the other instance?
See migrating settings and migrating email.

By Tamil, # 5. March 2008, 04:04:44

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Tomas writes:

No reaction after pressing ok or ctrl+alt+o. The program just closes or do nothing. :frown:

By anonymous user, # 25. March 2008, 19:44:12

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No reaction after pressing ok or ctrl+alt+o. The program just closes or do nothing.
Configure and close program. Make sure you have Opera Backup shortcut in Desktop. When you press CTRL+ALT+O, WinRAR should run in system tray.

By Tamil, # 25. March 2008, 21:29:33

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After I used your backup, winrar always starts to run in systray (not for only your backup but all operations). I can't see when warning messages like overwrite, enter password etc. And I do my best but can't find how to make it run it again in taskbar, how to correct this and alter your backup to not overtake winrar settings again?

By nizamx, # 7. July 2008, 11:19:52

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Uncheck background archiving option.

By Tamil, # 7. July 2008, 11:27:15

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Thanks again.

By nizamx, # 7. July 2008, 11:57:39

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savas writes:

really good.
http://www.ucundan.com

By anonymous user, # 20. July 2008, 10:17:39

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