When it comes to managing your backups as well as restoring them, DiskImage has all the options you need. There are similar options to run complete, incremental or differential backups, compress or encrypt your archives, and more. You can also opt to back up individual files and folders with O&O DiskImage – this is a simple case of browsing a file explorer window for items to back up, ticking folders and files as you go. There are also options to receive email notifications, run commands before or after the job, or maybe shut your system down when it's finished. Pick the imaging option and you're able to create images of all your drives with a click.Īlternatively, select a source drive or volume, click 'Start drive imaging' and you can run a backup using the default settings.īut if you need full control then clicking Options allows you to set the imaging method (used or all sectors), destination format (DiskImage or VHD), image type (full/ incremental/ differential), compression, encryption, exclude filters, and a whole lot more.īackups will by default be run on demand, but set them up as a 'job' and they can be run at defined times, particular days of the week, at regular intervals, or when certain devices are connected. While’s it’s still not a tool for complete beginners, it does provide some hints and tips to guide you towards protecting your data, and the latest version attempts to make things even easier with a revamped sort-of Windows 10-style interface.Īfter installing, you'll choose the function you need by clicking on the appropriate tile: 'Start drive imaging', 'Start file backup', 'Create one-click image' or maybe 'Create bootable disk', O&O DiskImage Professional provides you with all the tools you need for backing up both individual data such as selected files and folders, plus take drive images of entire partitions and drives.

Having a fall-back copy of both Windows – including all your favourite apps and painstakingly crafted settings – and your irreplaceable documents, media and other files is a no-brainer, but what is the best way to go out doing it?

Anyone who’s ever experienced the shock of data loss, or had to spend hours recovering their system, will know the importance of backing up.

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