✨ Key Features
Backup Capabilities
Full System Backup: Complete backup of selected partitions or drivesVSS Support: Volume Shadow Copy Service integration for live system backupIntelligent Compression:None (fastest)Fast (balanced)Maximum (smallest size)
Smart Exclusions: Automatically excludes cloud folders (OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox) and unnecessary filesWIM/ESD Format Support: Standard Windows imaging formats
Restoration Features
Dual Mode Operation:Whole Disk Restore: Formats entire disk and deploys systemPartition Only Restore: Restores to selected partition
Automatic Boot Configuration:GPT/UEFI supportMBR/BIOS supportAutomated boot record creation
Multi-Index WIM Support: Select different Windows editions from WIM fileIntelligent Disk Management: Automatic resolution of drive letter conflicts
Multi-Language Support
TurkishEnglishExtensible language system (via INI files)
Additional Features
Post-Operation Actions: Automatic shutdown or restart after backup/restoreReal-Time Progress: Detailed logging and progress indicatorsFirmware Detection: Automatic UEFI/BIOS detectionSafety Checks: Prevents accidental system disk overwritesHidden Partition Support: Temporary drive letter assignment for GUID paths
System Requirements
Operating System: Windows 7 and above (Windows 10/11 recommended).NET Framework: 4.5 or higher (4.6+ recommended. WinPE systems also require the .NET Framework to be installed.)Administrator Rights: RequiredDISM Support: Windows built-in DISM tool (available in all modern Windows)
Usage Scenarios
1️⃣ Creating System Backup
1. Select source partition (e.g., C:\)
2. Choose backup file destination
3. Set compression level
4. Click "Backup" button
2️⃣ Restoring System
1. Browse and select WIM/ESD file
2. Choose target disk or partition
3. Select GPT or MBR boot mode
4. Enable "Create Boot Record" option
5. Click "Restore" button
3️⃣ Fresh Windows Installation
1. Extract WIM file from official Windows ISO
2. Select "Whole Disk" in restore mode
3. Choose target disk
4. Configure boot mode (GPT/MBR)
5. Start restoration process
⚙️ Technical Details
VSS Integration: Shadow Copy creation via PowerShellRobocopy Fallback: File-level copying when VSS failsDiskPart Automation: Template-based disk configuration approachWMI Queries: Disk and partition information retrievalIOCTL Calls: Low-level disk information access
Backup Exclusion System
The tool uses rules defined in bin\wim_exclusions.ini:
System files (hiberfil.sys, pagefile.sys)Temporary filesRecycle binCloud sync folders (automatic detection)Already compressed files (zip, jpg, mp4, etc.)
Security and Stability
System disk write protectionPre-operation confirmation dialogsAutomatic backup file cleanup (on abort)Drive letter conflict managementDetailed error reporting
️ Developer Notes
Architecture: Windows Forms (C#)Core Tools: DISM, DiskPart, BCDBoot, RobocopyPlatform: x86/x64 compatible
For whom?
✅ System administrators✅ IT professionals✅ Power users✅ PC repair technicians✅ Anyone needing reliable Windows backup/restore solution
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