From 39f1ba189784ef8c7eebf6057e0b2a220f875ff5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Martin Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:24:09 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Added hint where to place restic.exe on windows I've added a hint for pre-compiled binaries on windows where to place them for easier use in the shell or in scripts without the hassle for absolute paths. --- doc/020_installation.rst | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/doc/020_installation.rst b/doc/020_installation.rst index 2b2ff6616..45e24c1f9 100644 --- a/doc/020_installation.rst +++ b/doc/020_installation.rst @@ -69,6 +69,13 @@ Pre-compiled Binary You can download the latest pre-compiled binary from the `restic release page `__. +Windows +======= + +On Windows, put the `restic.exe` into `%SystemRoot%\System32` to use restic +in scripts without the need for absolute paths to the binary. This requires +Admin rights. + Docker Container ****************