Hello Aomei,

all my licenses are no longer valid! Why this? Backupper Pro says "trial period over".

Downloaded and installed, registration was accepted, no problems at 12:11AM EST Jan 19 on a basic Win 10 machine. I paused Avast AV and shut my other programs.

Dear AOMEI,
many of us here would greatly appreciate if you could kindly confirm that this version (4.0.2) gets automatically registered when one accepts the transfer of the registration info from an older version (3.5) during the installation of this program.

Thank you for this awesome backup software.

Regards,

consuella

I decided to buy this last night. The Pro Lifetime license to use on two pc's was just too temping at the excellent sale price, and I was tired of waiting for it to come through. Very pleased with the purchase, look & feel, and the many options. I know people that have been saved with this program. They had systems that wouldn't boot, for a myriad of reasons, and got they're full systems back, up to the date of the last backup. I would recommend this program AND this sale deal to everyone. Thanks Aomei Technology!

Dear Aomei - Thanks again for this very good program and for your fast responses to everyone else here.
-- Yet another question:
After installation on XP, two new processes run from boot-up: ABNotify.exe and ABService.exe, of which ABService is also a service.
1) What do we lose if we turn these off so they do NOT start automatically on boot-up?
2) Also, what happens if we turn off ABNotify.exe but change the service ABService.exe to "Manual"?
Thanks.

Another question to Aomei:
Is real-time sync only in one direction?
Imagine I have two PCs on a LAN. I do real-time sync from PC 1 from Source folder Desktop\Tax 2016 and sync to PC 2 Target folder Desktop\Tax 2016.
A) If I change a file in PC 1 Desktop\Tax 2016, then the change will happen automatically in PC 2 Desktop\Tax 2016, yes? That is one direction.
B) What if I now change a file in PC 2 Desktop\Tax 2016 - will the change also occur in PC 1? That would be syncing in BOTH directions. Does that happen?
C) If the answer to B) is "No", then what happens if PC 2 also has Aomei Backupper Pro with the reverse settings? Will I now have syncing in both directions? Or will my computers explode?
Thanks again.

In one day of usage i've run into lots of fail errors. This thing is BUGGY as all get out.

Program's "time remaining" estimates are way off. At the start of the process of backing up my 180GB of data from one drive, it said "2 hours remaining". It still says "2 hours remaining" and it's only 36% through the process. And it's already taken 2 hours to back up the 36%.

I installed it in safe mode without any problems. It deleted the old version (3.2). At reboot, it requested the activation key. I copied it pasted and it is activated successfully. This is a great product. I found my previous backups and my scheduled task too.
The French translation is not entirely perfect and to list the dates it is based on the English notation: it is a little embarrassing, but not too important.
Thanks Aomei, thank you GOTD.

Apparently a lot of you guys cannot search for a solution to their problems through the comments.
If you are getting the message "invalid registration code" when applying the one supplied in the .txt file, then use the following procedure (published first by #105 I believe, then by myself a little later, then by others too):

Download the software and install.
Disconnect from network/internet
Run program
You will get a Machine Code - write it down (it only appears when you are offline) or copy and paste in a .txt file
close the program
Reconnect to the network/internet
goto http://www.aomeitech.com/code.html
Enter the machine code you wrote down and the activation key given by GOTD
type the verification letters to prove you are a human
Press Get Offline Key
It then displays the offline key
Copy the key and paste into the program to register
And it works!

Good luck guys

I have now downloaded 5 times, disabled my Kaspersky Internet Security and Malwarebytes Premium prior to installing and all 5 times is says the files are corrupt so download again then install. It failed all 5 times. I used my email address since I don't use facebook or twitter. I am using Pale Moon browser. Please since I uninstalled version 3.5 and now do not have anything. Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Meh, I'm uninstalling.

Wouldn't back up to my network drive. Wanted a password which it doesn't have.

AOMEI Backupper Pro is a good app. What I'd suggest for anyone & everyone using an image backup app -- & you should -- is to create a bootable USB stick using the software, then test that USB stick on every device where you plan to use the software. That's because there are loads of variables, from USB sticks that just won't work for booting, to USB sticks that certain devices just don't like, to all sorts of hybrid bios modes that vary depending on the manufacturer & the bios firmware version used, and the software may not be compatible.

One alternative for some folks might be to install Windows 10 on an external hard drive, and install AOMEI Backupper Pro [or similar] on that. NOT speaking for Microsoft &/or their licensing regs, you can likely run it for such limited use without activation, and you can do everything you'd do with a regular Windows install, because it is a regular Windows install. On the downside, because it is a regular Windows install, you can only expect it to run on the hardware where it's been installed, so this alternative is probably best for those with only one PC/laptop. That said, I can't think of a reason why you couldn't add multiple partitions [as small as 32GB each] to an external drive, or a regular drive or SSD you put in an external case afterward, & install several copies of Windows 10, one per partition, each set up for a different device -- when it boots you'd select the copy you want from the boot menu.

One reason you want to be able to boot to a USB stick or drive is if the hard drive where Windows is installed up & dies -- that way you can replace the hard drive, boot to the USB stick or drive, & restore your backup to the new drive. It'd work the same way if you're hit with ransomware. A second reason is that the backup archives are often smaller in size, requiring less storage space, if they're made while the copy of Windows you're backing up is not running. A 3rd reason is that if the device is lower powered [e.g. a cheaper tablet or miniPC or laptop], backing up after booting to a USB stick might be simpler, easier, & faster. Note that that last one can vary a lot depending on the brand of backup software, e.g. on my miniPC Macrium is 3X faster than Paragon 16 when booting to a USB stick.

Another reason to test this out is that if you initiate a backup restore while running the copy of Windows that you want to restore, the device will reboot into basically the same OS & software that's stuck on a USB stick -- if that USB stick won't work, there's a good chance that rebooting to restore the backup won't work either.

My 2nd suggestion is to be very careful about any external USB drives that you want to use to store backup archives --- they're iffy enough that they don't recommend ANY for biz use when it comes to critical data like backups. Apps like Hard Disk Sentinel can give you temperature readings, which is a very good start, since without active cooling [or with insufficient cooling] a hard drive can easily get hot enough to produce errors or even fail. [There's not a lot of specs published, & they vary by brand/model, but the data I've read says stay below 50 C.] The USB electronics in the drive housing can also be flaky, introducing errors or failing during sustained reading &/or writing at max data rates.

Ransomware adds another wrinkle... since the most recommended remedy is to restore a backup, the criminals writing or coding ransomware often target any attached storage that might contain backups. And ransomware doesn't announce itself until it's too late, after it's completed doing its job. That suggests that it's probably a good idea to alternate between more than one external drives for backup storage, & not leave any of them attached any longer than necessary.

Last, FWIW, if the higher cost isn't a problem, & your hardware supports it, using a SSD in a external USB 3 housing that supports UASP can give you dramatically faster transfer speeds, though you might not get those speeds when you boot to a USB stick.

I`ve downloaded a copy via my e-mail link but it keeps showing "the file is corrupted - obtain a new copy. I did it a couple of times ,nothing changed..

Hi - Try again today; Yesterday, they overloaded their registration server; Problem is now fixed and they extended the offer to today. GREAT backup software!

What is the term of the GOTD license without the purchase of the lifetime upgrade offer?

Best Giveaway Ever!!
Thank you very much AomeiTech & Gotd !!

When I try to install I got an info: "The setup files are corrupted. Please obtain a new copy of programm."
What is going one with this? I've downloaded it four times, yesterday and today and got the same information - I'M stuck...
Can someone help me with this issue?

This review is a bit different because it's not really a review of the product!

I want to thank everyone who took the time to review and comment on AOMEI (and GotD in general)!

I mistakenly dismissed the offer yesterday, but dug deeper today when the same product was featured again. If it was not for the folks who took time to review and comment, I would have missed out on a great program.

Installed,Registered,easy-peezy....!!

Dear All Users,

We are really sorry for the inconvenience caused by the invalid license code. We have reactivated the license code.

Note: The license code is valid to January 20, 2017, please activate AOMEI Backupper Pro as soon as possible.

If you have any problems, feedbacks and suggestions, please send to support@aomeitech.com. Thanks!

Best regards,
AOMEI Technology

Thank you, GOTD!

#64 David Murphy - Many thanks for the advice - much appreciated!

When Clicking Reg. Link Lower Right, It Said 30 Day Trail !????

For your information, the price for lifetime licens, end up with 25,00 USD.
But high service rate from Aomei, when i mail some questions because of problems yesterday. Very quick reply.

I uninstalled the previous GOTD version, installed this one. I didn't have to put a serial anywhere. Do I have the full version now/already? The About dialog doesn't tell me if it's registered...

had problem registering, emailed them replied instantly and now working fine so big thank you to support team

I had version 3.5 installed. When I installed 4.0.2, it asked me to uninstall 3.5 first and if I would like to reserve the license info to "handily activate it next time". I said yes and when I installed 4.0.2, it said Professional version and there was nowhere to enter a key.

How do I tell if 4.0.2 is registered and activated?

On the surface it seems like the old 3.5 license info worked for 4.0.2 so I never needed to use the new activation key (which is not working for many people anyway).

This is an excellent program. I have been using the free version. But I bought the Lifetime Pro for $19.98 and thank AOMEI for the kind upgrade offer!!!

I purchased this software (as well as the Partition Assistant Pro) a couple of years ago when AOMEI was offering 80% discount to GOTD users. I use Windows XP Pro SP3 and the one thing that I have found is that in order to create the bootable WinPE disc I first had to install the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK) for Windows 7 (version 3.0). Yes, WAIK version 3.0 will install on Windows XP Pro SP3. After that, it was a piece of cake to create the WinPE boot disc. I am very happy with AOMEI products.

Using instructions listed in comments (install using machine code) I was able to register the software.
Hope it still works in the morning!

I found the registration key to work for me.
The registration key is in the read me file, not in the GOTD pop up box.
Just open the read me file and you will see it. Good luck

Removed backupper standard to install the Pro version. Disappointed, a bit that it did not ask where to install, tried to install to startup services without asking. One of those was their scheduler, understandable but I still would like to have the choice of loading services only when I want to use it. No idea what the second startup program was, it was quarantined.

No problem at all installing. Its a great program, I use it a lot and thanks all for making it available here.

wasted time after 3 hours no email link thanks

Have tried since this AM to get this. Used two email accounts with no luck. Have not received an email yet at 6:30 PM PMT. Am very disappointed with GOTD since the site changed. Don't know how much longer I will be using GOTD.

Please help me, key does not work?

Reportedly installed successfully but won't activate - screen sez Invalid License Code.

I couldn't get the program to recognize the key to register. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling, no good. Too bad, seems like a good program.

Agreed, fine program and certainly easy enough for end users to make restore systems just like OEM PC's have.

Invalid license code in the Read Me. I see all the others with the same problem get no response.

Registered OK once procedure in comment 121 was followed.

won't register. Tells me my key is invalid

Installed and went to activate and received the Invalid License Code

Hi, can anyone offer some feedback on the 'Real-time sync files/folders to a network path' function of the PRO version??
I am looking for file sync software and wander if this will do well in that respect.
If it works well (that is what I would like to find out from other users) I would definitely buy a license because I need to use it on a few machines in the near future...and of course since it is a very good backup/image tool it would be a win win in both respects.

Thanks everyone.