{"id":146444,"date":"2022-08-09T08:25:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T12:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=146444"},"modified":"2022-08-09T08:27:48","modified_gmt":"2022-08-09T12:27:48","slug":"create-full-backup-veeam-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-full-backup-veeam-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create full backup with Veeam on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a>, in addition to the built-in tool, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/backup-windows-11-external-usb-drive\/\">create a full backup<\/a> to an external USB storage using different third-party applications, such as Veeam.<\/p>\n<p>Veeam is an enterprise-level backup solution, but the company also offers a free edition of the app for Windows 11 users. Although the app is limited, it includes the necessary features to create a full backup on the entire system, including primary and secondary drives, allowing you to recover the setup and files in case of hardware problems, malware attacks like ransomware, or when replacing the system&#8217;s hard drive.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a> will teach you the steps to create a backup of the entire computer using Veeam on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h2>Create Windows 11 full backup with Veeam<\/h2>\n<p>Before using Veeam to back up your computer to an external USB drive, you have to download and install the application.<\/p>\n<h3>Install Veeam on Windows 11<\/h3>\n<p>To download and install the Veeam on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veeam.com\/agent-for-windows-community-edition.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open <strong>Veeam<\/strong> download page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Download now<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm your information (as necessary).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Download free<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Download<\/strong> button for the &#8220;Standalone Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows&#8221; option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146453\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-windows-11-download.webp?resize=827%2C462&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Veeam download\" width=\"827\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-windows-11-download.webp?w=1049&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1049w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-windows-11-download.webp?resize=300%2C168&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-windows-11-download.webp?resize=1020%2C570&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-windows-11-download.webp?resize=150%2C84&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the option to agree to the terms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Accept<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open the download location.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;VeeamAgentWindows_X.X.X.XXXX.zip&#8221;<\/strong> and click the <strong>Extract all<\/strong> option in the command bar.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146454\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-extract-installer.webp?resize=827%2C311&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Veeam extract installer\" width=\"827\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-extract-installer.webp?w=915&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 915w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-extract-installer.webp?resize=300%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-extract-installer.webp?resize=150%2C56&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Extract<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click the <strong>VeeamAgentWindows_X.X.X.XXXX.exe<\/strong> file to launch the installer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the options to agree to the terms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Install<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146455\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-install-windows-11.webp?resize=482%2C422&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Veeam install on Windows 11\" width=\"482\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-install-windows-11.webp?w=482&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 482w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-install-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C263&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-install-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C131&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Connect the USB hard drive to create the full backup.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Finish<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Close<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, you can proceed with the creation of a backup job.<\/p>\n<h3>Create full backup on Windows 11<\/h3>\n<p>To create a full backup with the Veeam app, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Veeam<\/strong> and click the top result to open the app (if not already open).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm a name for the Windows 11 backup. For example, <strong>&#8220;Windows 11 full backup to USB.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146458\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-create-new-backup-windows-11.webp?resize=754%2C537&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Veeam create new Windows 11 backup\" width=\"754\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-create-new-backup-windows-11.webp?w=754&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 754w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-create-new-backup-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C214&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-create-new-backup-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C107&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Enter a description for the backup.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>Entire computer<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146461\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/windows-11-full-backup-veeam-option.webp?resize=754%2C537&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Veeam full backup option\" width=\"754\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/windows-11-full-backup-veeam-option.webp?w=754&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 754w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/windows-11-full-backup-veeam-option.webp?resize=300%2C214&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/windows-11-full-backup-veeam-option.webp?resize=150%2C107&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Local storage<\/strong> option to create the full backup to a USB or secondary drive.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146460\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-backup-destination-drive.webp?resize=754%2C537&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Veeam backup destination\" width=\"754\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-backup-destination-drive.webp?w=754&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 754w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-backup-destination-drive.webp?resize=300%2C214&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-backup-destination-drive.webp?resize=150%2C107&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the storage to save the Windows 11 backup.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146462\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-external-usb-backup-option.webp?resize=754%2C537&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Select external USB for backup\" width=\"754\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-external-usb-backup-option.webp?w=754&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 754w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-external-usb-backup-option.webp?resize=300%2C214&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-external-usb-backup-option.webp?resize=150%2C107&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> The app will save the file in the &#8220;VeeamBackup&#8221; folder, but you can specify a different folder as necessary.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Advanced<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Backup<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>&#8220;Create active full backups periodically&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146463\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-enable-periodic-backup-windows-11.webp?resize=479%2C558&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Veeam enable periodic backups\" width=\"479\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-enable-periodic-backup-windows-11.webp?w=479&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 479w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-enable-periodic-backup-windows-11.webp?resize=258%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 258w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-enable-periodic-backup-windows-11.webp?resize=129%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 129w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>&#8220;Monthly&#8221;<\/strong> or <strong>&#8220;Weekly&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Configure the day of the week or month to create a full backup.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Click the <strong>Maintenance<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Storage-level corruption guard&#8221; section, check the <strong>&#8220;Perform a backup files health check&#8221;<\/strong> option and configure the schedule.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146459\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-backup-health-check.webp?resize=479%2C558&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Veeam backup health check option\" width=\"479\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-backup-health-check.webp?w=479&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 479w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-backup-health-check.webp?resize=258%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 258w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-backup-health-check.webp?resize=129%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 129w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Click the <strong>Storage<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Data reduction&#8221; section, select the compression level to minimize storage usage when creating backups.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> The default option should be enough for most cases, but you can still choose a different compression level at the cost of more processor usage.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Encryption&#8221; section, check the <strong>&#8220;Enable backup file encryption&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm an encryption password that you will remember to unlock the backup.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146464\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-enable-full-backup-encryption.webp?resize=479%2C558&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Veeam enable full backup encryption option\" width=\"479\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-enable-full-backup-encryption.webp?w=479&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 479w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-enable-full-backup-encryption.webp?resize=258%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 258w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-enable-full-backup-encryption.webp?resize=129%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 129w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 479px) 100vw, 479px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm a hint to remind the backup password.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the days to keep a backup. (The default setting should be good for most cases.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Periodically&#8221; section, check the <strong>Daily<\/strong> option and confirm the schedule.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146465\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-full-backup-schedule-configuration.webp?resize=754%2C537&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Veeam schedule full backup on Windows 11\" width=\"754\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-full-backup-schedule-configuration.webp?w=754&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 754w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-full-backup-schedule-configuration.webp?resize=300%2C214&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-full-backup-schedule-configuration.webp?resize=150%2C107&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the <strong>&#8220;Backup once powered on&#8221;<\/strong> option in the &#8220;If computer is powered off at this time&#8221; setting to wake the device automatically to perform the backup.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the Sl<strong>e<\/strong>ep option in the &#8220;Once backup is taken, computer should&#8221; setting to turn off the device after the backup is complete.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Apply<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Finish<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the full backup of your computer running Windows 11 be created on the schedule you specified. When the job runs for the first time, it&#8217;ll make a full backup, and any subsequent run will be an incremental backup. Veeam will delete the files when the backup retention expires and create a new full backup on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p>You can always open the Veeam from the Start menu or system tray to access the backup job to edit the settings.<\/p>\n<p>Since this is the free edition of Veeam, you can only create one backup job and cannot change the backup type (for example, from incremental to differential).<\/p>\n<h2>Restore Windows 11 full backup using Veeam\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>After a system error, hardware failure, or hardware replacement, you must create a recovery media that you can use to start the computer to recover the system.<\/p>\n<h3>Create recovery media<\/h3>\n<p>To create a Veeam recovery media, connect a USB flash drive to your computer, and use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Veeam Create Recovery Media<\/strong> and click the top result to open the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Available bootable media type&#8221; section, choose the USB flash drive from the list to create the recovery media.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146467\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-select-usb-create-recovery-media.webp?resize=754%2C537&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Veeam create recovery media\" width=\"754\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-select-usb-create-recovery-media.webp?w=754&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 754w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-select-usb-create-recovery-media.webp?resize=300%2C214&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-select-usb-create-recovery-media.webp?resize=150%2C107&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Click the <strong>Browse<\/strong> button to select the location to store the media.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Create<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Click the <strong>Finish<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the Veeam recovery media will be created.<\/p>\n<h3>Restore backup\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>To restore your computer with a Veeam backup, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Start PC with Veeam recovery media.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Press any key to continue (as directed on the screen).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Bare Metal Recovery<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146468\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-bare-metal-recovery.webp?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Veeam bare metal recovery option\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-bare-metal-recovery.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-bare-metal-recovery.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-bare-metal-recovery.webp?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-bare-metal-recovery.webp?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Browse<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146472\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-browse-backup-recover.webp?resize=767%2C545&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Veeam browse recovery backup\" width=\"767\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-browse-backup-recover.webp?w=767&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 767w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-browse-backup-recover.webp?resize=300%2C213&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-browse-backup-recover.webp?resize=150%2C107&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the backup file from the external USB drive.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146469\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-select-full-backup-recovery.webp?resize=772%2C547&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Choose full backup to recover\" width=\"772\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-select-full-backup-recovery.webp?w=772&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 772w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-select-full-backup-recovery.webp?resize=300%2C213&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-select-full-backup-recovery.webp?resize=150%2C106&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Open<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the encryption password (if applicable).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the restore point to recover.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146470\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-restore-point-selection.webp?resize=772%2C548&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Backup restore points\" width=\"772\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-restore-point-selection.webp?w=772&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 772w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-restore-point-selection.webp?resize=300%2C213&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-restore-point-selection.webp?resize=150%2C106&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> If you select the &#8220;Increment&#8221; option, Veeam will restore the full and incremental backups. If you select the &#8220;Full&#8221; option, only the original backup will be restored.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Entire computer<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146471\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-entire-computer-recovery-mode.webp?resize=772%2C547&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Entire computer recovery mode\" width=\"772\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-entire-computer-recovery-mode.webp?w=772&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 772w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-entire-computer-recovery-mode.webp?resize=300%2C213&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/veeam-entire-computer-recovery-mode.webp?resize=150%2C106&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restore<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, Veeam will restore the backup on the computer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking for a good and free alternative backup app for Windows 11? 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