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# Save Layer

## Applicability

* ecaOS **5**

## Description

* Creates a complete backup of SYSTEM C: partition
* Save Layer will save current user's working layer
* This layer containts all current configurations, such as video management software, windows network settings, etc.

## Requirement

* USB Security Key or ECA Access Code

{% hint style="info" %}
Duration required for completion of Save Layer is approximately 30 to 40 minutes. While Save Layre is in progress, the system will not be usable. This incur system downtime. 
{% endhint %}

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## Procedure

1. Ensure you have the **USB Security Key** or **ECA Access Code** ready. Every ECA has its dedicated unique key and cannot be shared with other ECA. Refer to [Enrol Virtual Security Key for ECA Access Code](/eca/operation-guides-ecaos-6/enrol-virtual-security-key-for-eca-access-code.md)
2. Launch **System Manager** from Taskbar.

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3. The prompt for ECA Access appears. You can either:
   1. Plug-in the Security Key into the Security Port located on the front panel of ECA. Or,
   2. Insert the 6-digits One-Time-Passcode (OTP) ECA Access Code

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4. **System Manager** will appear. Click on **Layer Management**

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5. Click **Save Deployment Layer** button. If the USB Security Key is plugged-in, you may remove it now.&#x20;

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6. ECA will reboot into **Layer Manager**.

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7. Save Deployment Layer will begin automatically after 10 seconds countdown.&#x20;

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If you want to cancel Save Deployment Layer, you may click **Cancel** within this 10 seconds. Then, the system will reboot into ecaOS.
{% endhint %}

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8. Save Deployment Layer progress is shown in percentage.&#x20;

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8. ECA will automatically reboot into ecaOS after completion.

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