Backing up the queue

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wb
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Backing up the queue

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Hi all.
I've just spent a painful couple of hours restoring my download queue by sifting through the nzb backup folder.
I think the cause of the lost queue was windows failing to map the drive that contains the temp directory prior to sabnzbd starting up.

Is there a way to backup the queue so I can quickly recover from this if it happens again?

I'm running v0.6.5 under Windows XP, with plush skin

Thanks
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shypike
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Re: Backing up the queue

Post by shypike »

We don't recommend using an external drive for the "temporary download" folder.
You could have used the Queue repair function on the Status page.
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wb
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Re: Backing up the queue

Post by wb »

Thanks very much shypike.
I'll move my temp folder and remember the queue repair function for next time.

What is the procedure to move the temp folder without losing anything?
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Re: Backing up the queue

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Stop SABnzbd.
Move the folder.
Change the path directly in the sabnzbd.ini file with a text editor.
Start SABnzbd.

In your specific case, i.e. when you start SABnzbd without the external drive attached.
Connect the drive.
Make sure the "temporary download folder" path is correct.
Use "Repair" button in Status->QueueRepair
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