Backup operating system – Our articles

What's really inside an image? Recover individual files and properly identify the recovery medium

An image allows you to extract individual files while the system is running. To restore the operating system, you'll need a recovery medium. We'll show you what your image is really capable of.

How can I create a Windows image backup? (In the year 2026)

Why can't I create a bootable medium from my USB stick?

Backing up a partition with Windows encryption enabled

The importance of image backups and emergency media: your savior in times of need

"An image backup is like an insurance policy for your computer," says founder Urs Langmeier

Restore Windows operating system like a pro

Backup for Windows 10: How to back up your data to an external hard drive

Security against data loss with Windows Backup

Back up Windows system folders correctly

Langmeier Backup expands into the United Arab Emirates - partnership with DataCube launched

World Backup Day - How to back up your data

How to make a tap-proof backup on FTP via SSL

How to prevent a partition from being locked when backing up data

Data backup IT baseline protection: How to do it right.

Backing Up Open Files: How to Include Them in the Backup

Open files are missing from the backup because Windows locks them. You can set up permissions and the service in just a few steps.

Protect your PC: Important measures and resources to secure your digital world!

Why AI can fail in the company due to data

Why AI in the company can fail because of data - Find out why unstructured data jeopardizes the foundation for successful AI projects and how the aBusiness Suite closes this gap.

Boot the rescue stick: Create a new rescue medium using Langmeier Backup 15

Does the new computer ignore the rescue flash drive? Your backed-up data will remain intact. Here's how to reformat the flash drive to make it UEFI-compatible.

Bare Metal Recovery Stalls: Six Steps to Identifying the Cause

If the progress bar stops moving, check the destination partition first—the most common cause can usually be resolved in a minute.

Your PC may be infected - protect yourself now!

Backup tests and disaster recovery exercises: Why they're critical

How do I back up my data on my PC?

Langmeier revolutionizes data backup with Langmeier Backup 12

Which data to back up? How to make the right decision!

Data backup - why it is more important than ever today

Backing Up Microsoft 365 and OneDrive: How to Ensure Your Cloud Data Is Truly Backed Up

OneDrive keeps your files in sync—but that's not a backup. Langmeier Backup backs up your cloud folders with multiple versions.

How to Back Up Virtual Machines on Hyper-V While They're Running

Back up virtual machines running on Hyper-V while they continue to run: with Langmeier Backup V-Flex, either from the Hyper-V server or directly from the individual machine.

Migrating to a New Computer: How to Set Up Langmeier Backup Again in Just a Few Minutes

Reinstall the program, and set up the backup job again in just a few minutes. Here's how to migrate to the new Windows computer, step by step.

Backup Too Slow: How to Speed Up Your Backup Again

A large number of small files can slow down any backup. What really helps: using an image instead of a file-based backup, a fast destination, and less compression.

Here's how your backup job runs automatically: Assign a schedule

The scheduling function starts your backup job at the agreed-upon time—it is a separate configuration step that takes place after you create the job.

Risks of Not Using Backup Software on Windows 11

Find out why backup software is essential for Windows! Protect your data from loss and safeguard against hardware failures, ransomware, user errors, and more. Click here to learn more!

Which backup software does not create an image? The advantages of a data-based backup

A data backup keeps computers and files safe

Backup strategies in the company: implementing a backup concept

Differential backup: the clever alternative

Find out why a differential backup is the smart alternative for your data backup and how it works.

The best backup software is the one you actually use

Find out why the best backup software is the one you really use. Read about what really matters when backing up data for Windows and how you can protect yourself against ransomware.