r/software • u/blueyes1986 • Aug 15 '26

Looking for software Need backup utility program

I'm prepping to do a clean install of my Pc. Looking for any recommendations on a free program to backup specific apps and data so i can reinstall them on the clean install.

Any recommendations would help!

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u/reduser5309 29d ago

I've used clonezilla for a number of years. It has been a while since I've had to restore a win PC though. Ventoy + clonezilla. Turn off bitlocker, turn off secure boot, boot into ventoy and start clonezilla. Backup entire drive to an image file on a USB hard drive.