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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?

The most frequently asked questions when choosing a backup solution

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.

Overview of the most important functions of Langmeier Backup

Backup management and how to manage your backups effectively

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

Langmeier Backup: The ultimate tool for data backup

Which type of backup is the best choice for my data?

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!

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

Security against data loss with Windows Backup

How to protect yourself against ransomware

Reality check: How important is data backup really?

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

How scheduled backups are always executed

Backup tip: Back up data as soon as online - Here's how!

How to automate your data backup like a pro

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

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.