Simple Data Backup

by Chris Longv11.3

ChrisLong.SimpleDataBackup

Last updated Apr 28, 2026

Simple Data Backup is free, easy, and efficient backup software that creates non-proprietary backups.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id ChrisLong.SimpleDataBackup --exact --version 11.3

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

It can back up folders/files from one drive to another anytime you want

on-demand (including with an optional direct shortcut on your desktop to run

the backup), on a schedule, or at logon. Back up to another hard drive, flash

drive, network drive, the 'cloud' (Internet server) via FTP/SSH/WebDav, and

more. It can create identical folder/file structures on the backup drive, or

can compress the data as .ZIP or LZMA2-compressed .7z files. It can back up

"in use" files (including Outlook data), monitor and alert you to any errors

including potentially by email/SMS or reporting status to the web, and it

automatically handles the whole full/incremental backup thing that other

programs make you deal with. Simple Data Backup is powerful and stable

software, but also simple - just pick the folders you want to be backed up and

a few settings and you're done!

With over 15 years of development behind it, Simple Data Backup is trusted and

stable. Contains NO spyware, adware, viruses, or malware of any kind.

Installers · v11.3

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	exe	user		Direct
x86	exe	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Simple Data Backup on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id ChrisLong.SimpleDataBackup --exact --version 11.3. winget downloads the installer from Chris Long and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Simple Data Backup silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id ChrisLong.SimpleDataBackup --exact 11.3 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall Simple Data Backup via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id ChrisLong.SimpleDataBackup --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Simple Data Backup's Apps & Features entry.

Is Simple Data Backup free?

Simple Data Backup is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://www.simpledatabackup.net/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Simple Data Backup work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Simple Data Backup directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Simple Data Backup up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id ChrisLong.SimpleDataBackup --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Simple Data Backup from microsoft/winget-pkgs.