Version History

See what has been added and improved in each release of Fast-Backup.

Version 4.01 - 20 July 2026

• Added automatic safe ejection for removable USB backup drives at the end of the backup.
• Provided a selectable destination for Restore.
• Improved logging during a Restore.
• For a Restore, make the folder timestamps correct.

Version 4.00 - 12 June 2026

• Made Fast-Backup free and open source under the MIT License.
• Added a Restore feature for rebuilding a folder at a selected restore point.
• Added a command-line edition for shortcuts, scripts and automated backups.
• Added both 32-bit and 64-bit editions.
• Added automatic user-data-only handling for C-drive backups.
• Excluded more Windows system folders when backing up the C drive.
• Added a Current Folder display so users can see where a backup is working.
• Improved performance in folders containing tens of thousands of files.
• Added correct handling for long network UNC paths.
• Converted all projects to Unicode.
• Increased the number of exclusions from 5 to 20; exclusions 6 to 20 can be added through the INI file.
• Improved error messages for invalid command-line arguments.
• Added error handling for problems encountered while reading folder contents.
• Added a comprehensive built-in Help system.
• Added automated self-tests for important backup operations.
• Moved two introductory messages from pop-up boxes into the log to reduce interruptions.