Where Does MiniTool ShadowMaker Store Backups?
MiniTool ShadowMaker default backup destinations and task database paths on Windows for system image jobs.
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MiniTool ShadowMaker saves images per task in user chosen folders. Each backup job points at its own destination, often a second drive. The Manage page lists every target with status.
Task state lives in %PROGRAMDATA%\MiniTool with job databases. Those files hold schedules and destination history. Back up images with the task data. Destinations vary by task, so verify each one before moving. Schedules support full and incremental chains. Test restores catch missing pieces early. differentials sit between fulls.
Where MiniTool ShadowMaker stores this, by platform
%PROGRAMDATA%\MiniTool\ShadowMaker
Job databases with schedules and destination mapping. Copy with image files when migrating. Exact subfolder varies by product version.
D:\MiniTool Backups (image files)
Common home for user created backup images. Tasks can point anywhere, so confirm per task. Copy full chains for incremental sets.
Frequently asked questions
where do MiniTool ShadowMaker images save
Open the Manage page to see each task destination. Images land where the task points, often an external drive. Task configs in ProgramData mirror the mapping. Check task settings first.
what do i back up to move MiniTool tasks
Copy the image files with the task data in ProgramData. Images hold the data, tasks hold schedules. Keep full plus incremental chains together for restores.
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