Best Free Backup Software for Windows PCs

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Easy and Secure CBackup

  • Back up Windows operating system, disk, file, and email.
  • Restore from your backups and retrieve data at anytime.
  • Sync files to local drive, external hard drive, USB, or NAS.
  • Clone systems or disks to another drive without reinstallation.
  • Create portable version of CBackup to directly run it on another machine.
  • Fully support Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7 and servers.

Secure Backup and Restore

  • Back up your system, disks, partitions, or files to local drive, external hard drive, and NAS.
  • Schedule automatic backups to protect your data effortlessly.
  • Restore your system, disk, partition, or an individual file anytime you want.
  • Safeguard your data with secure, verified, encrypted backups.
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Multi-Functional File Sync

  • Sync files effortlessly between your PC, local folders, external hard drives, flash drives, and NAS devices.
  • Automatic sync on a regular basis for frequently changed data .
  • Select mirror, real-time, or two-way sync based on your workflow needs.
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Disk Clone and OS Migration

  • Clone entire hard drives or selected partitions for upgrades or data migration without data loss.
  • Migrate OS from HDD to SSD seamlessly without reinstalling.
  • Clone only used sectors from larger drive to smaller drive.
  • Clone MBR or GPT to SSD between different brands, popular brands like Samsung, Intel, Toshiba, SanDisk, etc are supported.
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Powerful Advanced Tools

  • Create WinPE bootable media to restore system when it won’t boot.
  • Mount backup images to selectively restore required data.
  • Create recovery environment in WinPE for one-key recovery after system crash.
  • Run CBackup on another PC through removable media without installation.
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All-in-One Backup, Sync, and Clone Features

  • Backup
  • Restore
  • Sync
  • Clone
  • Tools
System Backup

Quickly generate an exact backup of your system drive, covering Windows, files, software, and settings without disrupting your work.

Disk Backup

Produce a full backup image of chosen hard drives or dynamic disks, supporting internal drives, external disks, USB flash devices, and any storage recognized by Windows.

Partition Backup

Use free disk backup software to store selected partitions or volumes as compressed image files.

File Backup

Combine office documents, pictures, videos, audio files, and program data into one backup image.

Incremental Backup

Back up only modified data since the last operation, whether performing a full or incremental backup.

Scheduled Backup

Set up automatic backups with Windows 11 backup tools on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis to fit your schedule.

Event-Triggered Backup

Trigger backups automatically when certain events occur, such as system startup, shutdown, login, or logout.

USB Plugged-in Backup

Launch backup tasks instantly when a USB device is plugged in, covering system, disks, folders, or files according to your preferences.

Various Backup Locations

Easily backup to your local disk, external hard drive, USB flash drive, CD/DVDs, network shared folders, and NAS devices.

Email Backup
Pro

Effortlessly protect and restore complete or selected email content, including messages and contacts with email backup tools. Compatible with all leading email providers. Upgrade >>

Outlook Backup
Pro

Secure all Outlook data, such as emails, contacts, notes, calendars, and tasks, on local, external, or network drives, with support for Gmail, Hotmail, and other accounts linked to Outlook. Upgrade >>

Automatic Cleanup
Pro

Automatically remove outdated backup images based on time or quantity to free up storage space. Upgrade >>

System Restore

Recover your system partition either within Windows or using a bootable media, guaranteeing it remains bootable after restoration.

Disk Restore

Restore a disk backup to its original drive or to a new HDD/SSD, or return partitions to their saved condition.

File Restore

Rapidly retrieve lost, removed, or damaged files and folders, or roll back to an earlier version using backup images.

Universal Restore
Pro

Restore a backup image to a different computer with unmatched hardware, or transfer the operating system from a physical machine to a virtual one (P2V) through backup and recovery. Upgrade >>

Basic Sync

Use free file sync software CBackup to keep files consistent across drives or computers.

Scheduled Sync

Create scheduled sync tasks, perfect for users who need daily, weekly, or monthly updates.

Verify Integrity

Check file integrity during synchronization to ensure everything is copied correctly.

Sync Deletions

If a file is removed from the source folder, it will also be removed from the destination folder.

Mirror Sync
Pro

Keep the destination folder identical to the source and remove any files that don’t match via this sync software. Upgrade >>

Two-Way Sync
Pro

Apply all file changes, additions, and deletions from either the source or destination folder to the other location. Upgrade >>

Real-Time Sync
Pro

Track file changes in real time and instantly sync new, modified, or deleted files from the source to the destination. Upgrade >>

Disk Clone

Make an identical copy of your non-system drive and transfer it to another disk for upgrades or backup purposes.

Partition Clone

Seamlessly clone partitions or dynamic volumes to move large datasets while keeping the file layout, settings, and structure intact.

SSD Alignment

Properly align partitions to boost SSD performance and prolong its durability by this powerful disk clone software, CBackup.

Sector-by-Sector Clone

Clone every sector—used or unused—even if some contain logical bad sectors.

Universal Clone

Clone an old computer’s disk and use the disk directly on another computer. All Windows systems and servers are supported.

System Clone
Pro

Move your operating system to an SSD or HDD without reinstalling Windows or programs, ensuring the new drive boots successfully. Compatible with MBR/GPT formats, UEFI mode, and mSATA/M.2/PCI-E SSDs. Upgrade >>

Adjust Partition Size
Pro

Adjust partition sizes on the target drive manually during the cloning process. Upgrade >>

Add Unused Space
Pro

When cloning from a smaller drive to a larger one, allocate the extra space across all partitions. Upgrade >>

Create Bootable Media

Build Windows PE or Linux bootable media to recover backups if Windows won’t start, with the option to add drivers for better hardware support.

Backup Image Compression

Minimize backup image size with advanced compression technology to conserve storage space.

Backup File Splitting

Split backup image files into smaller parts or adapt them to specific media sizes.

Check Backup Image

Verify that backup images are intact and capable of being restored without errors.

View Backup Logs

Keep track of program operations and monitor backup progress in detail.

Import/Export Task

Save backup tasks to a file for easy export or import, simplifying task management and transfer.

Merge Backup Images

Combine full backups with incremental backups into one image for simpler restoration and reduced space usage.

Email Notifications
Pro

Set up email alerts to automatically receive updates on backup completion. Upgrade >>

Encrypted Backup
Pro

Set a password to protect your backups from being accessed by hackers and unauthorized parties. Upgrade >>

Explore Image
Pro

Double-click the generated *.adi or *.afi image files to open them in Windows Explorer and directly view or copy the backed-up data. Upgrade >>

Recovery Environment
Pro

Create a CBackup recovery environment and add it to the Windows boot menu for quick backup and restore when the system fails. Upgrade >>

Create Portable Version
Tech

Copy CBackup onto a portable device to run it directly on target machines without installation—ideal for IT support and maintenance. Upgrade >>

Choose the Right CBackup for You

CBackup Free

$ 0 .00
/ Year
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  • Backup & restore system, disk, partition, files
  • Sync across local/external drives, USB, NAS
  • Automatic backup and sync
  • Disk and partition clone
  • Create bootable media

CBackup Professional

1 PC or server/license
$ 47 .88
/ Year
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  • Backup & restore system, disk, partition, files
  • Sync across local/external drives, USB, NAS
  • Automatic backup and sync
  • Disk and partition clone
  • Create bootable media
  • Faster task execution speed
  • Email or Outlook backup
  • Explore backed-up image
  • Auto-cleanup of outdated backups
  • Restore to dissimilar hardware
  • Create recovery environment
  • Backup and sync with file filter
  • Mirror/two-way/real-time sync
  • OS migration and system clone

CBackup Technician

99 PCs and servers/license
$ 359 .88
/ Year
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  • Backup & restore system, disk, partition, files
  • Sync across local/external drives, USB, NAS
  • Automatic backup and sync
  • Disk and partition clone
  • Create bootable media
  • Faster task execution speed
  • Email or Outlook backup
  • Explore backed-up image
  • Auto-cleanup of outdated backups
  • Restore to dissimilar hardware
  • Create recovery environment
  • Backup and sync with file filter
  • Mirror/two-way/real-time sync
  • OS migration and system clone
  • Create portable version
  • Billable technical support

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Tech Specification

Windows Systems
Windows 11
Windows 10
Windows 8.1
Windows 8
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
(All editions, 32/64-bit)
Windows Servers
Windows Server 2025 (including R2)
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2011
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2003
Storage Devices
CD/DVD
Internal and external HDD/SSD
USB flash drive
NAS and hardware RAID
And more...
File Systems
NTFS
FAT32
FAT16
EXT2
EXT3
And more...

What Makes CBackup Outstanding ?

CBackup has been dedicated to providing reliable, intuitive, and powerful solutions for data backup, system recovery, and disk cloning, serving both personal and business users.

Easy

CBackup features an intuitive user interface and automatic protection, making data backup and recovery effortless and ensuring your files are constantly safeguarded without manual intervention.

Stable

The backup and restore features of CBackup always keep the highest success rate, enabling businesses to get back on track within minutes during data disasters, while continuously enhancing both efficiency and data security.

Secure

CBackup applies 256-bit AES Encryption for all users and strictly observe GDPR. With automatic and encrypted backup, reliable recovery, safe hardware migration, your data remains fully protected, compliant, and accessible.

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Download CBackup today to protect your data with fast, reliable, and secure backup solutions—ensuring peace of mind for both personal and business use!

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