Windows networks – Our articles

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.

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

So the automatic network backup always starts!

Where does Langmeier Backup store its data?

Tips: Stop services before backup

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.

What is a NAS? Our expert tips on NAS backup

Security against data loss with Windows Backup

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

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

Back up Windows system folders correctly

Backing up a partition with Windows encryption enabled

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.

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

Your PC may be infected - protect yourself now!

Langmeier revolutionizes data backup with Langmeier Backup 12

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!

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.

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

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.

Successfully back up and restore Windows permissions

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 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.

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!

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!

Backup Strategy for Corporate Networks: DNS Names vs. IP Addresses

Learn why the choice between DNS names and IP addresses is critical to a backup strategy for corporate networks, and how a hybrid strategy can be the optimal solution.

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.

Data backup - why it is more important than ever today

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

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