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

A data backup keeps computers and files safe

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

Langmeier Backup: The ultimate tool for data backup

How do I back up my data on my PC?

Surrounded by dangers: Ransomware attacks and how to defend your data

The impregnable data fortress: A safe haven from the dangerous clutches of ransomware.

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

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?

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

Langmeier Backup for digital photographers and creatives: A safe oasis for creative works

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

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.

How to protect yourself against ransomware

How to restore individual files from an image

Backup in the company: Restore tests without errors

Avoid these eight common backup mistakes

Restore Windows operating system like a pro

Difference between file backup and image backup?

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.