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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.

Langmeier Backup: Restore disk images

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.

Restore an image on a new computer: Windows won't start

Windows won't start on the new computer—using the Startup Repair tool gets it running again. The data in the image is complete.

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.

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

A data backup keeps computers and files safe

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.

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

Langmeier Backup Version 10 is here

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

How to restore individual files from an image

Difference between file backup and image backup?

Is that possible? Image backup from the old computer to the new one

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.

The Importance of Clean Code for Competitiveness

Find out why the right codebase is crucial for the future viability of your software and how you can save costs and improve quality in the long term through targeted measures. Learn more now!

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.

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One click is all it takes: Test the strength of your password for 2026.

New functions and improvements in the aBusiness Suite

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

"IT administrator" tests Langmeier Backup

1st place: Langmeier Backup is once again the network winner

Customized test versions for our resellers

Langmeier Backup is the network winner

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 most common backup mistakes and how to avoid them: Practical tips for avoiding common backup problems

Automatic vs. manual backups: which is better for you?

The data protection agenda 2024: focus on budgets, technologies and compliance

The real cost question: What does data loss mean for your company?

Data loss and cyber threats: A look at current statistics and protective measures

The most frequently asked questions when choosing a backup solution

Langmeier Backup: The ultimate tool for data backup

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

The importance of data backup for SMEs and the impact of data loss

Find out why data backup is essential for companies of all sizes and how data loss can be avoided.