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# Save Layer

## Applicability

* ecaOS 6

## Description

* Creates a complete backup of the SYSTEM C: partition
* Save layer will save current user's working layer
* This layer will contain all current configurations, such as video management software, windows networking setting, etc

## Requirement

* USB Security Key or ECA Access Code

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Duration required for completion of Save Layer is approximately 30-40 minutes. While Save Layer is in progress, the system is not 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 **ecaOS Dashboard** from Taskbar and login. Refer to [Access ecaOS DashBoard](/eca/operation-guides-ecaos-6/access-ecaos-dashboard.md)

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3. In Dashboard, go to **Management** ▶ **General**. &#x20;
4. Click **Save Layer** button.

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5. Type '**Save Layer**' to confirm proceed. Then, press the **Save Deployment Layer** button. If you used the USB Security Key to access the dashboard please unplug it now.

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

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

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If you want to cancel the operation, you may click **Cancel** within the 10 seconds countdown. The system will remain in Layer Manager once the process is cancelled.
{% endhint %}

8. Save Deployment Layer progress is shown in percentage. The process will take about 30 to 40 minutes.&#x20;

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9. ECA will automatically reboot into ecaOS after completion.&#x20;

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