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Successfully back up and restore Windows permissions

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.

This is how it works: Fully automatic backup as a Windows service

So the automatic network backup always starts!

Where does Langmeier Backup store its data?

Tips: Stop services before backup

Backup Strategy for Corporate Networks: DNS Names vs. IP Addresses

Learn why the choice between DNS names and IP addresses is critical to a backup strategy for corporate networks, and how a hybrid strategy can be the optimal solution.

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!

Protection against data espionage through encryption

Data backup with 128-bit or 256-bit encryption?

Backing up a partition with Windows encryption enabled

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.

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.

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."

The maximum number of installations has been reached: Your license remains valid

Is Langmeier Backup displaying the message “The maximum number of installations has been reached”? Your license remains valid. Please log in with your license key, and we will review your case.

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.

Langmeier Backup: Installing volume licenses

New functions in the aBusiness Suite: Blog and campaign management now available

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.

Why you need Library Manager on your website

Langmeier presents: The business software for your success story

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 do I back up my data on my PC?

"Slug" - The little SEO secret that almost nobody has on their radar

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

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!

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

Your PC may be infected - protect yourself now!

Our "aBusiness" software enters the 2nd round

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

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.

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.

How to restore individual files from an image

Restore Windows operating system like a pro