MiniTool ShadowMaker is a convenient program for Windows that gives you the possibility to create backups of your operating system, an entire hard disk or just a partition. By saving the data you can minimize the risk of losing it in case of hardware or system failure.
Local and remote backups
After launch, the first window prompts you to choose whether you want to work locally or remotely. To be more precise, it is possible to backup the content stored on your personal computer as well as save data from network PCs.
Regardless of your decision, the next steps are quite straightforward. All you need to do is indicate the source directory and the destination folder. It is recommended to provide separate locations since otherwise, it would defeat the purpose of the app.
Schedule tasks
It is worth mentioning that you have the ability to perform backup tasks either immediately or have them scheduled. The latter option allows you to carry out the action daily, weekly, monthly, at logon or logoff. Besides, you may tweak a wide range of parameters, namely toggle email notifications, pick compression level, exclude items from backup, enable password protection, etc.
Restoration
Please note that the Restore section proves useful for when your computer crashes or freezes. Thus, loading a system backup image is what you need to do. Additionally, there is a section dedicated wholly to managing your backup tasks. Here you can mount, restore, verify, schedule, and much more. If you want to migrate your data to another PC, you may try a special tool called FastMove.
Features
- free to download and use;
- compatible with modern Windows versions;
- enables you to create a variety of backups;
- you can save individual partitions and disks;
- there is an option to set up passwords.
