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Win32-based backup and restore utility that creates a snapshot of an entire partition.

Image for Windows is a Win32-based backup and restore utility that creates a snapshot of an entire partition or volume to a set of files to a local or network drive, or directly to most CD-R/RW or DVD+RW/+R/-R/-RW drives creating a bootable restore disc. If something should ever happen to that partition or volume, you'll be able to simply restore the snapshot image.

Using the free PHYLock add-on utility, you can continue to use your computer 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.

Features:

# Simple, Wizard-driven interface -- Easy to use the first time, and every time.
# Total reliability -- Provides the option to verify each and every byte it backs up.
# Convenience -- Runs directly from Windows and when used with the free PHYLock™ add-on, it can create a true image of the Windows partition itself, without requiring a reboot.
# Maximum compression -- By default, maximum compression is applied to the drive images you create.
# Maximum speed -- If backup speed is paramount, you can bypass compression entirely.
# Optical drive support -- You can save directly to a CD or DVD disc.
# Bootable rescue discs -- Whenever you save directly to a CD or DVD, it will automatically become a bootable restore disc.
# Restore individual files or folders --Using the free TBIView add-on, you can view the contents of the drive image files, and optionally restore individual files or folders within them.
# Compatibility -- Automatically recognizes and backs up used areas of FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, Ext2, Ext3, ReiserFS, and XFS partitions. Partitions with other file system types can be backed up in their entirety.
# Cost effectiveness -- Includes Image for DOS and Linux at no additional charge, making it a uniquely affordable and complete disk imaging solution.
# Flexibility -- Restore partitions, regardless of the file system on the partition being restored. This gives you the power to restore NTFS partitions from Windows 98 or even DOS (as just a couple examples).
# Wide-ranging device support -- Compatible with USB 2 and IEEE 1394 drives. Better yet, Image for DOS supports these drives directly, without requiring complicated driver installation. (Image for Windows simply uses the drivers already available under Windows.)
# Power -- Using the DOS or Linux versions gives you the ability to recover your data, even if Windows won't start.
# Network support -- Save backups to any drive accessible to Windows itself.
# RAID support -- Works seamlessly with on-board hardware and firmware based RAID.
# Command line support -- Powerful, complete command line support is built in, allowing you to automate backup or restore procedures.
# Image file validation --Allows you to check the integrity of the disk image files, either as part of the backup process, or at any time thereafter.
# Restored partition expansion -- When restoring an image, you can expand the restored partition to occupy any free space would be left over.
# Selectable image file sizes -- If desired, you can specify a maximum size for the disk image files that are created (to a maximum of 2,047 MB). This allows you to create image files that readily fit on the removable media of your choice.