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Windows File HistoryMiniTool ShadowMaker
Free

Included free with Windows.

 Freemium

A Free Edition is available, with paid Pro and Business editions.

Windows Windows
  • Included with Windows at no extra cost
  • Keeps multiple versions of files, not just the latest copy
  • Full system image backup and restore
  • Restore to dissimilar hardware
  • Needs a separate external or network drive configured to work
  • Less comprehensive than full system-image backup tools
  • Windows only
  • Proprietary, with some features in paid editions
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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