[patrickj]

No go for me on getting it setup so far. Can extract it, but as soon as I do it has Avast AV screaming about attached trojan.

[chris stroud]

Originally Posted by patrickj

No go for me on getting it setup so far. Can extract it, but as soon as I do it has Avast AV screaming about attached trojan.

YES I forgot to mention that and the little trouble shooter. this Is NOT a virus or any type of malware, I'm sure you were already leary in the first place but it is simply because it utilizes the Plink and Pscp command line utilities, which can be used to remotely attack UNIX Workstations. I'm not sure how to convince Avast that it isn't malicious, but that was the only AV client that showed it as infected on jotti. You were just lucky enough to have that one installed.

I will update this post with a small trouble shooter that I'd say you will need once you install it until I rebuild then installer to work a little better.

Some Troubleshooting steps (as copied from ipodtouchfans):

* Vista users must run this under administrator and in compatibility mode with Windows XP Service Pack 2

You can do this by going into "My Computer" and then your Local Disk/Program Files/iPranks Backup/iPranks Backup Utility v1.0

once you get there, right click the executable and select "Properties", a Window will come up. In that window, go to the "Compatibility" tab and make the proper modifications. Then press Ok. The Application should be run just fine.

* Users that run into an error in the output console that says something to the effect "pscp" command not found, run the app by double clicking the executable above. You might just make a new shortcut to your desktop by right clicking it, then selecting "send > to Desktop"


ALWAYS RUN THE TEST FUNCTION AFTER ENTERING YOUR IP AND PASSWORD, this will save time and effort in the long run.

[patrickj]

Thanks for troubleshooting tips. I am running it on an XP SP2 machine, so Vista stuff not relevant. In the end, just turned off AV app while running its setup.

So now I've tried a couple test backups - choosing to backup Notes, ebooks, webclips, wedict. Results do not look good so far on first two tests. In the destination folder I see (I assume) the expected folder structure - /var/mobile/Library and /Media with the relevant sub-folders based on my backup choices - bit each of the lowest level folders - /Notes, /ebooks, /wedict etc - is empty. In other words, the folders that should contain some actual backed up data (and that do on the iPhone in same path) are empty in the backup sets.

FWIW, the backup progress window reported all success each time as well.

[chris stroud]

I get ya... kinda anyway. If you don't see file names running across the console, it aint backin up. if you do and the files aren't there then either you set up the backup wrong or the files are simply being stored somewhere else. I can help you once I get a little more info as to what you saw. I have had NO other complaints from others on other forums about things not working.

[patrickj]

Originally Posted by chris stroud

I get ya... kinda anyway. If you don't see file names running across the console, it aint backin up. if you do and the files aren't there then either you set up the backup wrong or the files are simply being stored somewhere else. I can help you once I get a little more info as to what you saw. I have had NO other complaints from others on other forums about things not working.

OK - I checked out the progress report text this time - had just noticed the 'completed ok' button previously. It is reporting it cannot find pscp - not a valid batch file, not found where expected etc.

Trying a reinstall now ...

[chris stroud]

I addressed this in my troubleshooter but here goes again. go into the program files and run the executable from there. you might want to create a shortcut from there to your desktop. I'm not sure about why this happens but it should be fixed in the installer of a new version coming fairly soon.

[patrickj]

Originally Posted by chris stroud

I addressed this in my troubleshooter but here goes again. go into the program files and run the executable from there. you might want to create a shortcut from there to your desktop. I'm not sure about why this happens but it should be fixed in the installer of a new version coming fairly soon.

Oops - hadn't noticed that before, thought it was all Visturd related. Seems like that is likely just a path issue.

Running it from that location got me further, but it still just hung when it got to the prompt for caching the key etc. - hitting 'y' got nor response and the app hangs / fails to close gracefully. Using the Test Settings feature first and accepting the key prompt in there did get me past that and then it did work.

Once it works, it is quite nice - like the status and completion messages on the iPhone. Would be great if some of its clumsiness on the Windows PC could be overcome.

Looking pretty good now though. Going to test more / different items to backup ...

[chris stroud]

thanks, most of the issues are packaging related and the whole key in cache press y thing... that is what the test window is meant for but I guess I should make that slightly more relevant. I'm glad you like it. Look for more updates fairly soon once I make some headway on my new project.

[mfleigle]

Wow this app is great! Needs a better gui, but other than that it has finally got me off of iPhone PC suite. I was getting tired of installing the daemon every restore

[chris stroud]

Originally Posted by mfleigle

Wow this app is great! Needs a better gui, but other than that it has finally got me off of iPhone PC suite. I was getting tired of installing the daemon every restore

Glad to hear it. What GUI improvements are you suggesting. I'm not changing much lol.

[mfleigle]

Originally Posted by chris stroud

Glad to hear it. What GUI improvements are you suggesting. I'm not changing much lol.

Well I have no clue, but it is a little plain with just grey/black combo. You could take some cues from the pc suite. Like I said the app works excellent, but it needs a better interface. (Dont get me wrong, If I tried making an app it would look a lot worse though so I am none to criticize I just was used to the pc suites ui for a while)

[chris stroud]

meh, I'm not really wanting to change much at this stage. I was aiming for functionality more than just GUiality

was that good? I copyright GUiality lol

[mfleigle]

Well thats glad to hear, since so many programs out there do the opposite. They look pretty with little function. Is there anyway to save the login info? That would be helpful, and maybe a file browser

Oh and this maybe a stupid question, but what exactly does Most Missed Applications' mean? And what is the purpose of the little black box? Sorry if these are obvious

[chris stroud]

That little black box is the weirdest thing that I am going to try to fix eventually. Most missed Applications would be Apps that store their content in /mobile/Library but I can't have an option for all these apps, there are just too many. So if there are any Apps that aren't on the list, you check that and they all get their settings or files backed up. Saving login data is pretty simple because I won't do it in a complex way lol but I can definitely do it.

[chris stroud]

Now updated to version 1.6 Still at the link on first post.