ShadowExplorer.com

Downloads

Here you can download the latest version of ShadowExplorer, a free replacement for the Previous Versions feature of Microsoft Windows® Vista^TM / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11. You can restore lost or damaged 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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