Portable recovery app
O&O AutoBackup can place a recovery application beside each backup. It is enabled by default in the backup summary.
Why it is useful​
The recovery app travels with the data. On another compatible Windows PC, open the backup destination and launch Recover this backup. You can then browse the archive and restore files without first recreating the original pair configuration.
This is especially valuable after replacing a failed PC or when the installed program is no longer immediately available.
Encrypted backups​
The portable app does not bypass security. You still need the backup password or saved recovery key. Keep the recovery key separately from the destination.
Keep it available​
When updating O&O AutoBackup or changing destination settings, allow it to refresh the recovery application. Security software may scrutinize portable executables; if the app is quarantined, verify that the backup came from O&O AutoBackup and restore the signed program through your security product.
For an unencrypted backup, regular files can also be copied directly in File Explorer. The recovery app adds version-aware browsing and guided restoration.