iperius

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Iperius is a free backup software mentioned in a WindowsForum.com thread about hiding backup drives from malware. The thread describes a method to hide external USB backup drives from Windows Explorer using tools like Removedrive and RestartSrDev by Uwe Sieber, then running Iperius for the backup process. The discussion focuses on security and backup strategies for Windows users, particularly around protecting backup drives from ransomware or malware. Iperius is highlighted as an effective free backup solution within this workflow.
  1. K

    Hide backup drives from malware

    I have implemented a method to 'hide' external USB backup drives from Windows. The process works as follows: - use Device Manager to determine the Hardware ID or Parent ID of the USB drive - label the USB drive appropriately - create a script to invoke Removedrive (freeware by Uwe Sieber) with...
    • KenEverett
    • Thread
    • automation backup data security device manager drive label file visibility freeware hidden drives iperius malware privacy ransomware removedrive restartsrdev scripting shortcuts startup usb drives uwe sieber windows
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    • Forum: Windows Security