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cregx / wim-backup

Win32-based UI application for backup and restore of Windows-based system images (Windows partition) using Windows Imaging Format (WIM) in WinPE environment.
https://www.cregx.de/docs/wim-backup/
Apache License 2.0
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Why not online backup using VSS ? #4

Open rajkosto opened 1 year ago

rajkosto commented 1 year ago

This is basically how all partition-level imaging utilities get a consistent copy of the online windows partition, they first create a VSS snapshot of the partition and then read that partition instead of the actually running one, discarding the VSS snapshot when done. A tool called Dism++ already has a backup method with a VSS checkbox that allows you to do this on a running system, is it possible to add it to this application so it can be run online without the whole WinPE steps required for backup ?

cregx commented 1 year ago

Currently, I have very limited time available to implement this functionality. However, you are welcome to clone the repository and integrate the functionality yourself or submit a corresponding pull request. Perhaps the VSSAdmin tool can be utilized for the solution. Otherwise, I would like to thank you for the request, and I will keep the request open for now. I hope this helps! If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.

regards Christoph