Drive Snapshot by ondeso

Disk imaging for Windows

Backups that run while Windows keeps running.

Drive Snapshot creates complete images of hard disks and partitions during operation — compact, portable and without unnecessary complexity.

Drive Snapshot backing up a drive while the system is running, with progress and log.
  • Live Imaging
  • Portable application
  • Complete system images
  • Part of the ondeso product family

About Drive Snapshot

An exact image of your hard disk – without interruption

Drive Snapshot creates an exact image of your hard disk – for backup, restore and disaster recovery while Windows keeps running. Once the backup has started, you continue working as usual; the image shows the data as of the start time.

From the image, you restore individual partitions directly under Windows and the system partition on restart. With the image explorer, you mount an image as a virtual drive and access individual files.

Supported partitions: FAT16, FAT32, NTFS and ReFS as well as EXT2, EXT3, EXT4, ReiserFS and XFS.

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At a glance

  • Windows workstation
    Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11
  • Windows Server
    2003, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2025
  • No installation
    Runs directly, approx. 8 MB – also under Windows PE
  • One licence per machine
    Workstation or server licence, depending on the operating system
  • Business or Personal
    Business: any professional use, 12/36 months with updates and support – Personal: private use only, 60 months incl. updates, without support

Why Drive Snapshot

Proven imaging technology, clearly presented.

  • During operation

    Create images without unnecessarily interrupting Windows for the backup.

  • Portable

    Lean deployment without a classic installation – well suited for administration and service.

  • Restore-focused

    Back up complete disks and partitions as images and keep them ready for recovery scenarios.

  • Image as a drive

    Mount an image as a virtual drive and browse it in Windows Explorer.

  • Command line

    Start and automate backups from the command line.

  • Network drive as target

    Write images directly to a network drive, e.g. \\Server\Backups.

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What Drive Snapshot looks like

  • Drive Snapshot, window “Select the Volumes you want to save”: list of drives and partitions with file system and size, with the hard disks shown as a bar chart below.
    Select drives and partitions for the backup
  • Drive Snapshot backing up drive E: to an image file, with progress bar, remaining time and log.
    Backup during operation – with progress and log

Buy licences directly

Business or Personal?

Choose the licence model: Business – for any professional use, 12 or 36 months with updates and support – or Personal – for private, non-commercial use only, 60 months incl. updates, without support. Both models are available for Windows workstations and for systems running Windows Server. One licence per machine.

Business Licence – 12 or 36 months

For business use: right of use for 12 or 36 months from the date of issue, including updates and email support. No automatic renewal – to continue using the software, you buy a new licence.

Personal licence – 60 months incl. updates, without support

Right of use for 60 months from the date of issue, including updates, without support. No automatic renewal. For private, non-commercial use only; use in a business or for professional purposes requires a Business licence.

Who can order in the online shop?

  • Germany and all EU member states Private individuals and businesses – Personal and Business licences.

  • All other countries (e.g. Switzerland, USA, United Kingdom, Japan) No orders in the online shop – please contact our sales team by email or phone: sales@ondeso.com, +49 941 462932-0.

  • More than 50 licences per product, purchase on invoice, public authorities and public-sector buyers Please order through our sales team: sales@ondeso.com, +49 941 462932-0.

Licence models compared

FeatureBusiness · 12 monthsBusiness · 36 monthsPersonal · 60 months
Right of use12 months from the date of issue 36 months from the date of issue 60 months from the date of issue
Permitted usebusiness use business use private, non-commercial
Updatesincluded during the term included during the term yes, 60 months
Supportby email to support@ondeso.com during the term by email to support@ondeso.com during the term no
End of termno automatic renewal – buy a new licence to continue using it no automatic renewal – buy a new licence to continue using it no automatic renewal – buy a new licence to continue using it
One licence per machine yes yes yes
DeliveryLicence data by email Licence data by email Licence data by email
Workstation price€20,23incl. €3,23 VAT · net €17,00 €54,74incl. €8,74 VAT · net €46,00 €39,00incl. VAT
Server price€45,22incl. €7,22 VAT · net €38,00 €120,19incl. €19,19 VAT · net €101,00 €89,00incl. VAT

Integration

Drive Snapshot and ondeso SR

Drive Snapshot can be used on its own. Combined with ondeso SR, image backups can be integrated into the central management of your OT systems.

Good to know

Questions before you start

Does Windows have to be restarted for the backup?

No. The image can be created while Windows is running. You should plan and test the later restore to suit your environment.

What is the difference between the Personal licence and the Business licence?

With the Personal licence you may use Drive Snapshot for 60 months from the date the licence is issued, including updates, without support. The Business licence grants the right of use for 12 or 36 months from the date the licence is issued, including updates and support by email. Both models are available for workstations and for servers. The Personal licence is for private, non-commercial use only. Any professional use requires a Business licence – in or for a business, for self-employed work, for work for an employer from home, on computers that are also used for work, and for associations, schools and public authorities. Pupils and students may use the Personal licence on their own computer for school and studies.

May I use the Personal licence commercially?

No. The Personal licence is for private, non-commercial use only. Any professional use requires a Business licence – in or for a business, for self-employed work, for work for an employer from home, on computers that are also used for work, and for associations, schools and public authorities. Pupils and students may use the Personal licence on their own computer for school and studies. The Business licence is available for 12 or 36 months, including updates and support.

Can I buy a Business licence as a private individual?

Yes. Business licences can be bought by businesses and private individuals; commercial or professional use requires a Business licence.

What happens at the end of the term?

The right of use ends 12 or 36 months (Business licence) or 60 months (Personal licence) after the date of issue. The licence does not renew automatically and there are no follow-up costs. If you want to continue using Drive Snapshot, buy a new licence.

How do I get support?

Support is included in the Business licence: during the term, write to support@ondeso.com. The Personal licence includes updates but no support.

Can I order workstation and server licences together?

Yes. Personal and Business licences for workstations and servers can be added to the same cart in different quantities.

How do I receive my licence?

Once payment by credit card or PayPal has been received, we send your licence data by email within 2 working days to the address given with your order.

Are there volume discounts?

No. Each licence costs the price shown, regardless of the quantity. In the online shop you can order up to 50 licences per product; for larger quantities, please contact our sales team: sales@ondeso.com, +49 941 462932-0.

Can I buy on invoice?

In the online shop you pay by credit card or PayPal. Public authorities and companies who want to buy on invoice or do not use a credit card or PayPal, please contact our sales team: sales@ondeso.com, +49 941 462932-0.

I am outside the EU – can I order?

No. Currently only customers in Germany and the other EU member states can order in the online shop. For orders from all other countries – including Switzerland – please contact our sales team by email or phone: sales@ondeso.com, +49 941 462932-0.

Contact

Questions about licences, quantities or use with ondeso SR? Write to us.