ShadowExplorer

by ShadowExplorer

Lets you look at automatically saved copies of your work on certain Windows systems.

Operating system: Windows

Publisher: ShadowExplorer

Release : ShadowExplorer 0.9

Antivirus check: passed

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ShadowExplorer lets you find and take advantage of shadow copies that are automatically saved by versions of Windows Vista. At times, all versions of Vista 7 / 8 / 10 make a shadow copy while you work. You can only gain access to these if you have the Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise editions. By using ShadowExplorer, you can take advantage of these copies on any system. 

Obviously, this makes ShadowExplorer an excellent tool for backing up projects. Especially if you are one of those persons like me who get inflow on something and can go for an hour without saving anything. If your service provider is anything like mine, work can be bound to disappear at any time.  This software has reviews of being quick. The operation has a smooth, intuitive flow and, of course, comes with all the support you would get with any windows product. It is especially easy to install and troubleshoot since it was made by the same people who make the operating systems that run it.

Features:

This tool is better because it works along with files that are already kept in your storage. You just need to turn on something that windows already provides.
  • Shows available folders and copies in time format.
  • Retrieve older versions of files and folders.
  • Uses information already formatted for Windows.
  • Browse all shadow copies.
  • Works on 32 and 64 bit systems.

Another great feature is the ability to go back through a series of changes and find exactly where something was done or needed to be changed. The search can be formatted in enough ways to make it easy for any style or the task at hand.

Please remember that, although these files and folders will be backed up automatically now, this should IN NO WAY be considered a complete substitute for standard emergency backup procedures! Shadow copies will be kept on the same disc as the material you are working on. If something happens to damage a drive or the disc becomes inaccessible, all your work can still be lost. ShadowExplorer is a great tool when used properly, but I can not stress enough that work should be saved to another location as well, at important times.

Operating System: Windows Vista, 7, 8, or 10
Processor: Capable of running the mentioned OS smoothly
Supports both 32-bit and 64-bit systems

PROS
Can restore files from System Restore points easily.
Supports all Windows versions from Windows XP.
User-friendly interface, with simple navigation and operation.

CONS
Lacks advanced functionality for professional data recovery.
Can't recover encrypted or corrupted files.
Not user-friendly for beginners.

Ruaridh
Sun, Jan 14, 2024

Would you like to be able to view old windows backups? Are you interested in having a secondary backup if the first one fails? Then ShadowExplorer is definitely something you should check out.

ShadowExplorer is designed to recover files from shadow copies. The app is able to detect changes in files and folders as well as to restore files which were deleted. The great thing about the app is that it works fast and supports many versions of Windows. Users find the app reliable though some people may find the interface a bit unclear.

You can use ShadowExplorer if you have either a 32-bit or a 64-bit system.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Sylvia Man
This product has been very useful in my line of work. I am an editor for a city run newspaper and have lost my work many times on the computer. This is just an extra reassurance and it's been great so far!
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Kai
This tool is quite handy to quickly and easily view old windows backups, and I quite like it because it's both free and uses the system built right into windows to store the files rather using a built-in backing up system.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Michael
I feel that this company is very honest in stating that it should not be used as the standard backup procedure for computer files but as a secondary backup if the first one fails. I also feel that this product reassures me that I will not lose my files even if my original back up system fails and I feel very confident in when they state that because others have proven it to be true!
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Dylan Hogan
super easy to navigate. not that much going on. big green button which is very visible and compliemnts the color and font layout of the website.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Harris
Allows me as a home user to access shadow copies of my old windows vista files. This is great for data recovery. Fully worth learning how to use it. I have recovered some important data with this program.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Rory Busillo
ShadowExplorer is a free Windows program that allows users to easily browse, recover, and restore previous versions of files and folders that were backed up by the Windows Volume Shadow Copy Service. It is a useful tool for recovering lost or corrupted data due to accidental deletion, virus attacks, or other system malfunctions. ShadowExplorer can also be used to access and retrieve data from backups created with Windows Backup or System Restore.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Aidan Kreitinger
ShadowExplorer has been a great asset for me. It can help you find previous versions of files that have been accidentally deleted or modified. It offers an easy to use interface and an intuitive way to browse and recover previous versions of files. I have used it to recover multiple documents that I had thought were lost. It is a great tool for restoring old files and gives you the ability to restore previous versions of files with ease. I have been very pleased with the performance of this software and have been able to recover files quickly and easily. It is a great tool for restoring lost files from the Windows Shadow Copy feature. Overall, this software is easy to use and provides a great way to recover lost files.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Ben V.
ShadowExplorer is a great tool for recovering files from shadow copies. It is easy to use and has a simple user interface. It allows you to browse shadow copies and restore previous versions of files. It can detect changes in files and folders and can even restore deleted items. The software is quite fast and can quickly restore files. I have used it several times to successfully restore deleted files. It supports various versions of Windows and is quite reliable. The only downside is the lack of support for some file types.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Connor F.
ShadowExplorer is an amazing tool for restoring previous versions of files, however I had some issues with the interface, which was a bit clunky and confusing to use.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Josh R*******c
ShadowExplorer is a useful software for recovering deleted or lost files from Windows shadow copies.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Harry Simnick
ShadowExplorer is a user-friendly software that allows users to recover lost, deleted or modified files from shadow copies or snapshots created by the Windows operating system.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Riley
ShadowExplorer is a powerful software tool built to browse through your system's shadow copies. This application allows users to retrieve accidentally deleted files or restore documents that have been modified unintentionally. One of its standout features is the capability to explore all the shadow volumes that Windows automatically creates.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Alfie
Offers a simple way to retrieve older versions of files from Windows restore points.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Reece
Efficient, user-friendly interface for restoring previous files.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Andrew
Efficient, reliable, user-friendly, lightweight, versatile.
Nora
It's helpful for finding lost files 🕵️‍♂️
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