NAS – Our articles

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.

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.

Visual Basic 6 in 2026: A Call to Microsoft

A Call to Microsoft: Should Visual Basic 6 Become Open Source in 2026? The community is fighting for the future of VB6 and developing innovative solutions to preserve the development environment.

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

Thanks to these media, your data backup will be a success

What is a NAS? Our expert tips on NAS backup

A RAID is not a backup! Here we explain why.

How to back up company data correctly

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.

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 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.

Revitalizing the Dinosaur: How to Catapult Legacy Windows Apps into the Year 2026

Learn how to catapult your legacy Windows apps into the year 2026 s and modernize them without having to completely rewrite the code. Discover survival strategies for Unicode, DPI awareness, UI design, and more!

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

Windows 11: Error when switching on memory integrity / core isolation

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

Security against data loss with Windows Backup

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

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

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

So the automatic network backup always starts!

Back up Windows system folders correctly

Restore Windows operating system like a pro

Where does Langmeier Backup store its data?

Tips: Stop services before backup

Backing up a partition with Windows encryption enabled

SEO in the year 2026: My learnings as a part-time blog owner and blog developer at Langmeier Software

Find out how you can use modern SEO strategies to increase your blog visibility and score points in AI search engines. Let a part-time blog owner and blog developer at Langmeier Software inspire you!

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

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

Canonical links: The secret weapon for SEO success - avoid mistakes and use them correctly

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.

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