Restore a backup if Crashplan disappears

I am thinking about using Crashplan as a backup solution. I am planning on making incremental backups of my computer (Daily, Monthly, Yearly). The archive file that Crashplan uses for incremental backups is a proprietary format.

My question is:

• How would I restore from a Crashplan proprietary archive if Crashplan goes out of business?

1 Answer

According to this SU answer from a Crashplan employee answering "Will crashplan offsite backup work if crashplan goes out of business?":

Restore functions without our infrastructure - provided you have access to backup set. (I.e. local backup, or another computer) So no risk there.

Also see their FAQ:

• Can I restore without an Internet connection?

Local Restore (your computers) and Guest Restore (friend computers) allow you to restore directly to the computer with your backup archives

How-To's:

• Local Restore

And Step-By-Step's:

• How It Works - Restoring Files at Your Desktop

3) From the Backup destination list, choose the destination from which you want to restore. If you have a subscription to CrashPlan Central, it will be listed in the Backup destination list.