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DaxxonSawyer
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Dec 18, 2025

What is the best PC backup software for Windows 11/10?

Hi everyone, hope to tap into the collective wisdom here. I've put off a proper backup solution for my Windows 11 machine, and I know I play with fire. Every "top 10" list feels like an ad, and I ju...
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Julioil
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Dec 18, 2025

What is the best PC backup software for Windows 11 2026? Using wbAdmin for backing up your PC is a solid option, especially if you want to create full system backups or disaster recovery images via command-line. It's a built-in Windows tool designed for reliable system backups and restore operations.

What is wbAdmin?
wbAdmin is a command-line utility available on Windows (Pro, Enterprise, and Server editions).
It allows you to perform full backups of your operating system, system state, and data.
It supports scheduling backups and storing images on external drives, network shares, or dedicated backup locations.

How to Use wbAdmin:
Here’s a simple example to start a system backup without any PC backup software:

wbadmin start backup -backupTarget:E: -include:C: -allCritical -quiet

backupTarget: The drive or network share where the backup will be stored.

include: The drive(s) or volume(s) to include in the backup.

-allCritical: Includes critical volumes needed for a system restore.

-quiet: Runs without prompts.

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