%PDF-1.4 %âãÏÓ 1 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 2 0 R >> endobj 2 0 obj << /Type /Pages /Count 3 /Kids [5 0 R 7 0 R 9 0 R] >> endobj 3 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /BaseFont /Helvetica >> endobj 4 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /BaseFont /Helvetica-Bold >> endobj 5 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 6 0 R >> endobj 6 0 obj << /Length 5144 >> stream BT /F2 22 Tf 0.06 0.08 0.12 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (MiniTool ShadowMaker v4.5 Review - Keep Your) Tj ET BT /F2 22 Tf 0.06 0.08 0.12 rg 1 0 0 1 46 762.89 Tm (Files Safe) Tj ET BT /F2 11 Tf 0.72 0.14 0.18 rg 1 0 0 1 46 725.89 Tm (TechRounder PDF Edition) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.36 0.39 0.46 rg 1 0 0 1 46 709.89 Tm (Live article: https://www.techrounder.com/software/minitool-shadowmaker-v4-review-keep-your-files-safe/) Tj ET q 0.82 0.85 0.9 RG 1 w 46 691.39 m 549.28 691.39 l S Q BT /F1 10 Tf 0.24 0.27 0.32 rg 1 0 0 1 46 679.39 Tm (By Vipin PG | Published November 18, 2024 | Updated March 9, 2026 | Format: Article | 4 min read) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.72 0.14 0.18 rg 1 0 0 1 46 656.39 Tm (In brief) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 636.39 Tm (Looking for the best backup software to keep your files safe? MiniTool ShadowMaker 4.5 has got you) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 621.39 Tm (covered.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 596.39 Tm (Looking for the best backup software to keep your files safe? MiniTool ShadowMaker 4.5 has got you) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 581.39 Tm (covered. This backup software helps you protect everything that matters on your computer - from) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 566.39 Tm (important documents to your entire system setup. Whether you're worried about accidentally deleting) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 551.39 Tm (files, your hard drive failing, or getting hit with malware, it gives you all the tools you need to create) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 536.39 Tm (reliable backups.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 508.39 Tm (What Makes It Special?) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 484.39 Tm (First off, it's got your back when things go wrong. If your computer crashes or gets infected with) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 469.39 Tm (malware, you can restore everything back to normal with just a few clicks - it's like having a time) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 454.39 Tm (machine for your PC.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 432.39 Tm (Need to work on files while backing them up? No problem. The software can handle backing up) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 417.39 Tm (documents even while you're using them, so you won't have to pause your work.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 395.39 Tm (Here's something cool - you can take a backup from one computer and restore it to a completely) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 380.39 Tm (different one. It's super helpful if you're upgrading or replacing your PC.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 358.39 Tm (For the tech-savvy folks, it handles NTFS drives with 2 MB clusters without breaking a sweat, keeping) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 343.39 Tm (all your data exactly as it should be.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 321.39 Tm (You can also customize how your backups work to save space. There is no need to keep unnecessary) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 306.39 Tm (copies-you decide what stays and what goes.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 284.39 Tm (Best of all? Set it and forget it. Tell the software when and what to back up, and it'll handle everything) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 269.39 Tm (automatically. No more forgetting to protect your important files!) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 241.39 Tm (What's New in the Free Version 4.5?) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 217.39 Tm (Want to get more out of your free backup software? Just take a minute to register and unlock some) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 202.39 Tm (great features. The new version is made just simpler - from a cleaner startup screen to an easier) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 187.39 Tm (registration process that won't waste your time.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 165.39 Tm (You'll notice the difference right away, clear labels show exactly which version you're using, and the) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 150.39 Tm (backup icons make sense now. Plus, you can watch your backups in real time with a helpful) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 135.39 Tm (percentage counter showing exactly how much is done.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 113.39 Tm (And if you've run into that annoying blue screen error while backing up your system partition - don't) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 98.39 Tm (worry, the new version fixed that. Our free backup software now runs smoother than ever, giving) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 83.39 Tm (you peace of mind without the crashes.) Tj ET q 0.86 0.88 0.92 RG 1 w 46 42 m 549.28 42 l S Q BT /F1 8.4 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 30 Tm (TechRounder | Page 1 of 3) Tj ET BT /F1 7.2 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 19 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/pdf/blog/minitool-shadowmaker-v4-review-keep-your-files-safe.pdf) Tj ET endstream endobj 7 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 8 0 R >> endobj 8 0 obj << /Length 4879 >> stream BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (How to Use MiniTool Version 4.5?) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 759.89 Tm (Creating Backup) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 737.89 Tm (Getting started with backups is a breeze. Just hit 'Set up backup' and choose what you want to protect) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 722.89 Tm (- whether it's your entire drive, specific partitions, or just your important files and folders.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 700.89 Tm (Now, let's talk about what you get in the free version. While you'll spot options like full, incremental,) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 685.89 Tm (and differential backups in the menu, these are Pro features. The same goes for backup encryption) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 670.89 Tm (and event-triggered backups \(like backing up when your PC starts up\). You can still schedule regular) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 655.89 Tm (backups though!) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 633.89 Tm (But don't worry - the free version isn't bare-bones. You can still:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 611.89 Tm (- Set how large your backup files can get) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 595.09 Tm (- Choose compression levels to save space) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 578.29 Tm (- Add notes to your backups to stay organized) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 561.49 Tm (- Get email updates about your backups) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 544.69 Tm (- Skip certain file types you don't want to be backed up) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 527.89 Tm (- Add a basic password \(just keep in mind this isn't the same as encryption\)) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 511.09 Tm (Tip: If you're dealing with sensitive data and need features like encryption or more backup options,) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 496.09 Tm (you might want to explore other free backup tools that include these features without requiring an) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 481.09 Tm (upgrade.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 453.09 Tm (Getting Your Files Back) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 431.09 Tm (Need to restore your backed-up files? It's as easy as 1-2-3: pick the files you want back, choose) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 416.09 Tm (which backup date you want to restore from, and tell the software where to put them. Got a huge) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 401.09 Tm (restore job? You can set your PC to shut down automatically when it's done - perfect for overnight) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 386.09 Tm (restores.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 364.09 Tm (But wait, there's more! The software comes with some handy extras at no extra cost:) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 342.09 Tm (- Create a rescue boot CD \(perfect for emergencies\)) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 325.29 Tm (- Mount and unmount drive images like regular drives) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 308.49 Tm (- Clone entire disks with just a few clicks) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 291.69 Tm (Tech-savvy users might be interested to know that the Pro version includes a command line interface) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 276.69 Tm (for faster, script-based operations. But for most folks, the free version's friendly point-and-click) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 261.69 Tm (interface gets the job done just fine.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 233.69 Tm (Security and Reliability) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 203.69 Tm (Keeping Your Data Safe and Sound) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 181.69 Tm (Let's talk security - it's a big deal when it comes to backups. MiniTool ShadowMaker 4.5 takes your) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 166.69 Tm (data protection seriously. Want to keep those sensitive files away from prying eyes? Just add a) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 151.69 Tm (password to your backups. The software uses top-notch security measures that the pros trust, so you) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 136.69 Tm (can rest easy knowing your information is locked down tight.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 108.69 Tm (But What About Reliability?) Tj ET q 0.86 0.88 0.92 RG 1 w 46 42 m 549.28 42 l S Q BT /F1 8.4 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 30 Tm (TechRounder | Page 2 of 3) Tj ET BT /F1 7.2 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 19 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/pdf/blog/minitool-shadowmaker-v4-review-keep-your-files-safe.pdf) Tj ET endstream endobj 9 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 10 0 R >> endobj 10 0 obj << /Length 2582 >> stream BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (Here's the thing about backups - they're only good if they work when you need them. That's where) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 774.89 Tm (this software shines. Whether you're backing up or restoring files, it's like having a really careful) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 759.89 Tm (friend handling your stuff. It double-checks everything to make sure nothing gets lost or jumbled up in) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 744.89 Tm (the process. No nasty surprises when you need to get your files back - what you backed up is exactly) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 729.89 Tm (what you'll get back. Pretty handy when you're trusting it with your important documents, family) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 714.89 Tm (photos, or business files!) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 686.89 Tm (Conclusion) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 662.89 Tm (If you're hunting for the best backup software that works for everyone from home users to business) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 647.89 Tm (owners, MiniTool ShadowMaker 4.5 deserves a look. It hits all the right notes: it's easy enough for) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 632.89 Tm (beginners but powerful enough for pros, keeps your data secure, and lets you back up your stuff) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 617.89 Tm (exactly how you want.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 595.89 Tm (Sure, some advanced features are locked behind the Pro version, but even the free version gives you) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 580.89 Tm (solid tools to keep your digital life protected. Whether you're backing up precious family photos or) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 565.89 Tm (critical business documents, it gets the job done without the headaches.) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 537.89 Tm (References) Tj ET BT /F1 10 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 46 517.89 Tm (1. minitool.com - backup - https://www.minitool.com/backup/) Tj ET BT /F1 10 Tf 0.18 0.2 0.24 rg 1 0 0 1 46 500.39 Tm (2. minitool.com - backup / system-backup.html - https://www.minitool.com/backup/system-backup.html) Tj ET q 0.86 0.88 0.92 RG 1 w 46 42 m 549.28 42 l S Q BT /F1 8.4 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 30 Tm (TechRounder | Page 3 of 3) Tj ET BT /F1 7.2 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 19 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/pdf/blog/minitool-shadowmaker-v4-review-keep-your-files-safe.pdf) Tj ET endstream endobj xref 0 11 0000000000 65535 f 0000000015 00000 n 0000000064 00000 n 0000000133 00000 n 0000000203 00000 n 0000000278 00000 n 0000000420 00000 n 0000005615 00000 n 0000005757 00000 n 0000010687 00000 n 0000010830 00000 n trailer << /Size 11 /Root 1 0 R >> startxref 13464 %%EOF