ShadowExplorer.com

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Download the latest version of ShadowExplorer, a free replacement for the Previous Versions feature of Microsoft Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, and Vista. You can restore lost or corrupted files from Shadow Copies. However, it is by no means a replacement for traditional backups!

Latest Version:
ShadowExplorer 0.9 Installer (exe) - Portable (zip)

Older Versions:
ShadowExplorer 0.8
ShadowExplorer 0.7
ShadowExplorer 0.6
ShadowExplorer 0.5 (beta)
ShadowExplorer 0.4
ShadowExplorer 0.3
ShadowExplorer 0.2
ShadowExplorer 0.1

Changelog:

Version 0.9
- Improved dialog boxes
- Improved Windows® 8 compatibility
- Also available as portable application

Version 0.8
- Preserving MAC (modified, accessed, created) timestamps of exported files
- Ability to always skip confirmation dialogs
- Improved error handling

Version 0.7
- Fixed problem with too many Shadow Copies

Version 0.6
- Improved Windows® 7 compatibility

Version 0.5
- No elevated privileges required to run ShadowExplorer
- Requires .NET Framework 3.5 Client Profile to run

Version 0.4
- Improved compatibility
- Sortable columns in detail view
- Current folder is being retained when changing Shadow Copies
- Shortcut to System Protection settings

Version 0.3
- Improved compatibility
- Installer improved for 64-bit systems

Version 0.2
- Improved compatibility
- Improved file handling
- Improved user interface
- Fixed error in installer
- Check for updates

Version 0.1
- Initial Release „proof of concept”

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