This tool is built to behave like a system utility
— predictable, quiet, and dependable.

File System Backup Tool

  • Fully offline
  • Fully local
  • Fully free
  • No background services
  • No hidden behavior

A lightweight, reliable, and fully local automatic backup tool for Windows.

File System Backup Tool is designed for real-world Windows usage scenarios where stability, safety, and transparency matter more than flashy features.

It runs entirely on your local machine — no cloud, no network, no data collection.


Key Features

Scheduled Backups

  • Daily / Weekly / Monthly schedules
  • Minute-level time precision
  • Multiple backup tasks supported

Safe Path Validation

  • Prevents source and destination path conflicts
  • Blocks infinite recursive backups
  • Validates all tasks before execution

Background & Silent Operation

  • System tray support
  • Silent startup and auto-start on boot
  • Runs quietly without interrupting your work

Advanced Backup Mode (Administrator)

  • Uses Windows Robocopy /B mode
  • Can copy locked and in-use files
  • Multi-threaded copy with retry mechanism
  • Automatically falls back to standard mode if not elevated

Clear & Auditable Logs

  • Per-task Markdown backup logs
  • Daily summary log files
  • Records source, destination, method, duration, and result

Smart Exclusions

  • Automatically skips common build, cache, and VCS folders
  • Avoids copying previous backup directories
  • Optimized for development and workstation environments

How To Use

Add Plane

Add a Backup Plan

  1. Click Add to create a new backup plan.
  2. Title:Enter the name of the backup plan in the Title input box.
  3. Interval:Select the execution mode of the backup plan from the Interval dropdown menu: [Daily, Weekly, Monthly, etc.]
    • 3.1 DateValue: Enter the date for the backup plan, e.g., "2026-01-01".
    • 3.2 TimeValue: Enter the time for the backup plan, e.g., "08:00".
  4. Folder:Select the path of the files or folders to be backed up in the Folder field.
  5. Backup To Path:Select the target path for the backup in the Backup To Path field.
  6. Click Setup Complete to save the backup plan.
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Best For

  • Developers and engineers
  • Workstations and long-running PCs
  • Users who prefer local backups over cloud solutions
  • Anyone who values reliability over feature bloat