While’s it’s still not a tool for complete beginners, it does provide some hints and tips to guide you towards protecting your data, and the latest version attempts to make things even easier with a revamped sort-of Windows 10-style interface.Īfter installing, you'll choose the function you need by clicking on the appropriate tile: 'Start drive imaging', 'Start file backup', 'Create one-click image' or maybe 'Create bootable disk', O&O DiskImage Professional provides you with all the tools you need for backing up both individual data such as selected files and folders, plus take drive images of entire partitions and drives. Having a fall-back copy of both Windows – including all your favourite apps and painstakingly crafted settings – and your irreplaceable documents, media and other files is a no-brainer, but what is the best way to go out doing it?

Anyone who’s ever experienced the shock of data loss, or had to spend hours recovering their system, will know the importance of backing up.

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