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DriveImage XML review: An oldie, but still goodie image backup program
Jan 15, 2025
Though the latest version is well over 5 years old, venerable DriveImage XML is still a viable free backup solution, albeit only for MBR disks.
At a glance
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Pros
Backs up and clones entire disks
Easy browse and restore of files
Super-small download and install footprint
Available Live CD for recovery
Cons
Only supports cloning and restore to MBR disks
Our Verdict
Though super lightweight, simple, and appealingly retro, DriveImageXML doesn’t support the newer GPT partitioning scheme for cloning and image restore. Backup and file restore still function fine with GPT, but generally speaking there are newer, better options for most users.
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There’s always something to say for free software, though gratis means squat if the product doesn’t haul the freight. DriveImage XML is both free and drags the drayage — at least with MBR disks. When it comes to GPT partitions, backups are fine, but image restore and cloning are off the board.
What are DriveImage XML’s features?
DriveImage XML earns its name by creating image files from drives and partitions, while storing the header info in XML (eXtensible Markup Language) format. You can have DriveImage XML split images into multiple files if you wish — handy if you need to spread the image across multiple media.
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