System Image – Our articles

08/27/2026 • Backup software

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.

Risks of Not Using Backup Software on Windows 11
06/16/2026 • Backup software

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!

08/27/2026 • Backup software

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.

08/27/2026 • Backup software

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.

08/27/2026 • Backup software

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.

08/27/2026 • Backup software

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.

08/27/2026 • Tips and Tricks

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.

05/10/2026 • Langmeier Backup

Guide: Restoring Data with Langmeier Backup 15 (2026)

Learn how Langmeier Backup 15 (2026) has revolutionized recovery and why the new UEFI method is so safe and easy.

06/26/2017 • Langmeier Backup

Security against data loss with Windows Backup

01/14/2016 • Langmeier Backup FAQ

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

05/12/2015 • Langmeier Backup FAQ

Langmeier Backup: Restore disk images

04/27/2015 • Langmeier Backup FAQ

How to restore individual files from an image

12/28/2012 • Langmeier Backup FAQ

Restore Windows operating system like a pro

05/13/2011 • Langmeier Backup FAQ

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

koopman-Leibniz: The mathematics that breaks through the plateau
06/03/2026 • Artificial intelligence

koopman-Leibniz: The mathematics that breaks through the plateau

Learn how the Koopman-Leibniz encoder revolutionizes deep learning model training and breaks plateaus by decomposing system dynamics in an innovative way.

01/27/2014 • Langmeier Backup FAQ

Migrate folders with Langmeier Backup

The importance of image backups and emergency media: your savior in times of need
08/14/2023 • Data backup

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

08/27/2026 • Langmeier Backup FAQ

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.

07/03/2023 • PC security

Your PC may be infected - protect yourself now!

08/05/2023 • IT Security

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

Why AI can fail in the company due to data
01/23/2026 • aBusiness FAQ

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.

07/03/2023 • PC security

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

Why can't I create a bootable medium from my USB stick?
03/02/2015 • Langmeier Backup FAQ

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

01/24/2011 • Langmeier Backup FAQ

Backing up a partition with Windows encryption enabled

12/15/2014 • Resellers

Customized test versions for our resellers

07/04/2013 • Langmeier Backup

No data loss thanks to the grandfather-father-son principle

08/31/2025 • Business & IT

3 good reasons to switch your default search from Google to Bing

The pre-header: maximize the impact of your email subject lines
05/10/2026 • Online Marketing

The pre-header: maximize the impact of your email subject lines

The pre-header: Maximize the impact of your email subject lines - Find out why the pre-header is crucial for the open rate of your emails and how you can make the most of it!

10/08/2024 • Software development

Why you need Library Manager on your website

07/24/2011 • News & Events

Langmeier Software now offers better support

How to Boot Windows 11 from a USB Drive – Instructions 2026
06/10/2025 • Langmeier Backup

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!

08/27/2026 • Langmeier Backup FAQ

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.

08/27/2026 • Tips and Tricks

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.

05/22/2015 • Langmeier Backup FAQ

Langmeier Backup: Installing volume licenses

04/15/2026 • Backup software

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.