Beta, pre-release and test versions of AISBackup

Click here to download AISBackup pre-release version 3.0 (3.34 MB - 3,504,600 bytes)

Support for Windows 8

Pre-release version 3.0 build 402: This build introduces the ability to backup and restore the Windows 8 Developer Preview edition. There may be issues with Windows 8 support and we welcome feedback.

This release also contains updates for all versions of Windows, see version history for details.

Do you want a new feature? Place your idea on the AISBackup feature request forum.

Troubleshooting Install problems

The installation program will fail to complete if the installation file is not complete, please check to see if the downloaded file is 3,605,728 bytes bytes if you encounter a problem. If so delete the downloaded version of aisbi400.exe before trying again.

For step by step installation instructions click here.

Important

If you are upgrading:

Install AISBackup over the top of the existing copy, this will not change the current registration properties.

The Manuals and guides

Help Videos

If you need help with using AISBackup see the help videos here.

PDF Guides

Unless otherwise stated these instructions work with: 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2000 and Windows NT4.

• PC backup to disk, external disk, network disk or DVD and Bootable Restore CD Set-up:
  Last updated: 14 September 2011
  This guide explains step-by-step how to make a backup of your PC suitable for disaster recovery and ad-hoc restoring of documents etc.
  
  The guide also shows you how to make the AISBackup bootable recovery CD, bootable USB external drive or bootable USB flash drive.
  
  The guide also shows you how to make a single backup job backup to multiple external drives to facilitate on-site and off-site backups.
  
  Click to Download the PDF Guide.

• How to use the AISBackup Disaster Recovery Restore Media (CD, DVD, Flash Drive or External Drive):
  Last updated: 14 September 2011
  This guide explains step-by-step how restore your PC following a disaster or if requested to during a normal restore.
  
  The restore media provides a much better solution to doing the equivalent a factory reset on your PC as the restore will be based on a more recent copy of your PC's files than a factory reset will provide (after all your pictures, music and documents were not already on your PC when you purchased it).
  
  This guide also shows you how to use the advanced options of the restore media, for example changing drive letter assignments, editing the registry.
  
  Instructions on how to make the restore media are shown in the PC backup to disk.... guide, above..
  
  Click to Download the PDF Guide.

• How to restore documents, e-mail and address book from a Windows XP or Windows 2000 backup to Windows 7 or Windows Vista:
  Last updated: 4 January 2010
  This guide shows you step-by-step how to take a backup from a Windows XP computer and restore the documents, favourites, e-mail, address book and AISBackup registration key file to a Windows 7 PC or Windows Vista PC. The guide shows you how to import Outlook Express e-mail into the replacement Windows Mail program.
  These instructions will also work with backups made on Windows 95, 98, 98SE and Windows ME.
  
  Click to Download PDF Guide.

• PC Disaster Recovery Restore using Windows Vista or Windows 7 set-up DVD:
  Last updated: 31 December 2009
  This guide explains step-by-step how to make a restore of your PC using a Windows 7 or Windows Vista set-up DVD. Use this option if you did not make the disaster recovery media (CD, DVD, flash drive or external drive).
  
  Click to Download the PDF Guide.

• Repair the Windows Boot Menu:
  Last updated: 16 January 2011
  This guide explains step-by-step how to repair the Windows boot menu and covers dual booting Windows 7 or Windows Vista and Windows XP. Please note that the guide is also suitable for the Windows Server operating system's.
  
  Click to Download the PDF Guide.

Manuals

Updated 7 September 2009.

The manuals are available in 3 version:

1. Book Style, suitable for printing, click here for details.
2. PC Style, suitable for reading on a PC screen.
3. A zipped Microsoft Word document.

Click the appropriate image to download.

The manuals are in PDF format and require the free Adobe Acrobat™ Reader which can be downloaded from here.

Part 1 Introduction and Getting Started (version 2.7).

• Program Description.
• Setting the program options.
• Setting up and running a backup job.
• Restoring from a backup.
• How to Register AISBackup.

Book Style

PC Style

Word Document

The following manuals have not been updated for version 2.7.

Part 2 (version 2.3).

• Creating Backup Jobs.
• Managing Backup Jobs.
• Auto running jobs.
• Viewing logs and backup information.

Book Style

PC Style

Word Document

Part 3 (version 2.3)

• Program Tools including how to restore from a backup created on another computer.
• Advanced Auto-Run options.
• Restore examples.
• Using AISBackup for Disaster Recovery.

Book Style

PC Style

Word Document

Please e-mail us if you find any mistakes or if the description of a feature is confusing.

Some web-browsers such as Microsoft Internet Explorer may open the manual directly within the browser, to download the manual instead right click the I and choose the menu option Save Target As....

Book style - suitable for printing.

The manual has been designed to be printed on A4 or Letter size paper which is then folded to make an A5 size booklet. This slightly complicates the printing process if you do not own a printer that automatically prints on both sides of the paper. To create the book style you should print the manual in two phases: 

1. Print the odd pages only.
2. Turn the paper over and ensure that the page to be printed next is on the AISBackup Manual  front page. If you normally load your printer with the paper face down then you will have to re-order the pages before you re-insert them into your printer. Also make sure that the words are facing the same way as in the first print phase.
3. Print the Even Pages only.
4. Fold into a book.
5. Insert a staple or two.