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Image for Windows is an affordable, reliable drive image backup and restore solution. It provides an easy and convenient way to completely back up all your hard drive data and operating systems.
You can save your backups directly to external USB and FireWire drives, to internal or network drives, and even directly to CD or DVD.
The package includes an easy-to-use MakeDisk wizard for creating a recovery boot disk. To restore your data and operating systems to their state at the time the backup was created. Boot the recovery disk and restore the partition or drive you need to recover.
TeraByte Image for Windows utilizes the technology provided by Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) or PHYLock. The latter is an add-on component included in the Image for Windows package.
VSS and PHYLock allow you to continue using your PC while the backup is locked to a point in time. This eliminates the inconsistencies typically experienced while backing up a partition that is in use.
TeraByte Image for Windows runs on Windows and can back up or restore any partition, including DOS, Linux, and encrypted partitions created by third-party software.
Image for Windows Features:
- Total Reliability. It provides the option to verify every byte it backs up.
- Convenience. It runs directly from Windows and, when used with the free PHYLock add-on, can create a true image of the Windows partition itself, without requiring a reboot.
- Security. Your backups can be secured using simple password protection or 256-bit AES encryption.
- Backup Changed Data. The change-only backup option lets you back up only data that has changed since the prior backup.
- Simple, Wizard-Driven interface. Easy to use the first time and every time.
- Compression. Whether you prioritize speed or size, several reliable compression options are available.
- Maximum Speed. Fast, yet reliable techniques are used to create the backups quickly.
- Optical Drive Support. You can save directly to a CD, DVD, DVD-DL, or BD.
- Bootable Rescue Discs. It will automatically become a bootable rescue disc whenever you save directly to a CD, DVD, DVD-DL, or BD.
- Large drive support – GPT compatible, supporting drives larger than 2TiB.
- Restore Individual Files or Folders. With the Free TBIView and TBIMount add-ons, explore the contents of drive image files and optionally restore specific files or folders as needed.
- Compatibility. Automatically recognizes and backs up used area of FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, HFS+, Ext2, Ext3, Ext4, ReiserFS, and XFS partitions. It also recognizes and backs up used areas of ReFS and exFAT partitions using Windows support. Supports all standard partition types under MBR, EMBR, or GPT.
- Windows Servers. Supports both Workstation and Server versions of Windows.
- Multicasting. Supports multicasting to reduce network traffic when deploying to multiple workstations.
- Cost Effectiveness. Includes Image for DOS, Image for Linux, and TBOSDT — all at no extra cost — offering a uniquely affordable and complete disk imaging solution.
More Features:
- Wide-Ranging Device Support. Compatible with NVMe, SAS, SCSI, PATA, SATA, USB, IEEE 1394, and more.
- Power. Using Image for DOS or Image for Linux (included with the purchase of Image for Windows) allows you to recover your data, even if Windows does not start.
- Network Support. Save backups to any drive accessible to Windows itself.
- RAID Support. Works seamlessly with onboard hardware and firmware-based RAID.
- Command Line Support. Powerful, complete CLI support remains embedded, enabling automated backup and restore processes.
- Scheduling. Leverages the built-in Windows scheduler through a quick press of the Schedule Backup button.
- Image File Validation. Enables complete integrity checks for disk image files during backup or at any chosen time.
- Restore Partition Expansion. To maximize efficiency during image restoration, you can automatically expand the restored partition to utilize all available free space.
- Selectable Image File Sizes. You can set a maximum size for disk image files, allowing you to create images that easily fit on your chosen removable media.
- Hardware-Independent Restore. Easily migrate your Windows installation to entirely different hardware. After restoration, use the TeraByte OSD Tool Suite to install all necessary drivers for the new system components.
- Physical to Virtual. Scripts are included to automatically convert your physical machine to a virtual machine, either directly or from a backup image.
- Virtual to Physical. Convert your virtual machine to a physical machine using the included scripts.
Image for Windows – Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| ✓ Creates complete drive and partition images, allowing users to back up entire operating systems and restore them to an earlier state. | ✗ The extensive imaging, restore, scheduling, scripting, partition, and virtualization features can make the software more complex than a basic file-backup utility. |
| ✓ Can back up a Windows system while it is running by using VSS or PHYLock to maintain a consistent point-in-time image. | ✗ Full system-image backups can require substantial storage space because they capture entire partitions or drives rather than only selected files. |
| ✓ Supports password protection and 256-bit AES encryption for securing backup images. | ✗ Although individual files and folders can be restored, the content states that this capability uses the separate TBIView and TBIMount add-ons. |
| ✓ Offers extensive storage and partition support, including GPT, large drives, multiple file systems, NVMe, USB, RAID, and network destinations. | ✗ The included features are designed for detailed disk imaging and disaster recovery, so users who only need simple document or folder backups may find the workflow more involved. |
| ✓ Includes advanced recovery options such as bootable rescue media, scheduled backups, command-line automation, hardware-independent restore, and physical-to-virtual or virtual-to-physical conversion. | ✗ The provided download links are trial versions, while the broader package is presented as a purchased solution, so the complete functionality is not represented as permanently free software. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Image for Windows create a complete system backup?
Yes. Image for Windows can create full drive and partition images, allowing you to back up Windows, applications, settings, and other data on the selected partitions. Backups can be saved to internal or network drives, external USB or FireWire storage, and optical discs.
Can Image for Windows back up Windows while it is running?
Yes. Image for Windows can create a consistent backup while you continue using the computer. It uses Windows Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) or the included PHYLock component to keep the backup locked to a specific point in time.
Does Image for Windows support encrypted backups?
Yes. Image for Windows can protect backup images with password protection or 256-bit AES encryption. It also provides image-file validation to check backup integrity.
Can Image for Windows restore individual files?
Yes. Image for Windows can restore individual files and folders from a drive image when the TBIView and TBIMount add-ons are used. This allows you to access specific files without necessarily restoring an entire partition.
What’s New in Image for Windows 4.12:
Release Date 2026-06-26
- Add Force (0x80) option to /RB command.
- TBWinPE/RE Builder – Support for ARM64 ADK 26H1. Various other enhancements and fixes.
- Updated to include TBOSDT (Scripting) 3.10.
- Other potential changes, updates, and enhancements.
Official Homepage – https://www.terabyteunlimited.com
Supported Operating Systems:
- Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11.
- Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019.
