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IT security: Recognizing and countering human error as a security vulnerability

Which subscription plan is right for my business?

The number of users determines the appropriate tier—the feature set is the same across all packages.

Questionable: Only create a backup once a year?

What should you do if the checksum in the backup is invalid?

This message protects you from a backup that might be incomplete in the event of an emergency. Four diagnostic steps show where the error lies—and what to do if the storage media are intact.

Encrypted Cloud Backup: Why the Recovery Strategy Matters

AES-256 reliably protects your backup. The recovery path determines whether you can resume operations after a total failure. You should clarify these points in advance.

Shortcut no longer starts the backup job: Create a new shortcut in Langmeier Backup

If the shortcut only opens the program window, simply move it to a new location in Langmeier Backup: Select the job, then choose "Place shortcut on the desktop."

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.

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.

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.

The backup runs manually but not on a schedule: Here's how to enter the login credentials in the backup job

If you start the backup manually, it begins immediately—but the scheduled backup lacks your Windows login credentials. Specify the user in the backup job: The job will then use its own credentials and access the destination on the network every time it runs.

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.

Backing Up to the Network: How to Ensure the Job Runs Reliably via the UNC Path

UNC path instead of a drive letter: three error scenarios, along with the underlying Windows mechanics and the corresponding settings in the backup job.

Backing Up Multiple Drives as Disk Images

If you have multiple hard drives, specify for each job what should be included in the image—and then verify that an image file for each drive is present in the backup destination.

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.

V-Flex Licensing: One license per server; all VMs included

The unit of measurement is the server. Anyone who knows this can calculate the cost of a virtualized environment in just a few minutes—regardless of how many guest systems are running on it.

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.

Comparison: Vibe coder vs. AI augmented developer

A comparison between the vibe coder and the AI augmented developer in modern software development, and what this means for recruiting.

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

Data backup - why it is more important than ever today

How to Boot Windows 11 from a USB Drive – Instructions 2026

Learn how to boot Windows 11 from a USB flash drive and why it is useful in different situations. Click here to find out more!

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

Efficient data backup and synchronization - Why a two-way sync is not a good idea

Windows changes the drive letters of the backup media - how the data backup still doesn't fail

How to prevent error messages when creating a rescue medium on Windows Server

The role of encryption in backups: Why and how to encrypt your backups

Langmeier Backup V-Flex: Protection and backup of your virtual machines

The eight essential measures for cyber protection and IT compliance