
Image for Windows is an affordable, reliable drive image backup and restore solution. It provides an easy and convenient way to completely backup all your hard driveโs 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 how they were when 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 under the Windows operating system, yet it can backup or restore any partition, including those of DOS or Linux, and even partitions encrypted 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 allows you to back up only the data that has changed since the last backup was created.
- 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 restore disc whenever you save directly to a CD, DVD, DVD-DL, or BD.
- Large drive support โ 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 โ all at no extra cost โ 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 command line support comes built-in, enabling you to automate all backup and restore procedures.
- Scheduling. Leverages the built-in Windows scheduler via the simple click of a Schedule Backup button.
- Image File Validation. Allows you to thoroughly check the integrity of the disk image files, either as part of the backup process or at any 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.
Changes in Image for Windows 4.05 :
Supported Operating Systems:
- Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11.
- Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019.