# Ashampoo Backup Pro 11 [View HTML page](https://find-your-software.com/ashampoo/backup-pro-11/) > Historical software reference. This page documents an earlier release, not a current product offer. Create backups and restore saved data with Ashampoo Backup Pro 11. ## Ashampoo Backup Pro 11 key features Ransomware and viruses No need for reinstallations - the solution against malware Ransomware takes your computer hostage and encrypts your personal files. Viruses destroy entire systems and take away your control over your PC. Ashampoo Backup Pro 11 can reverse these devastating effects with ease! Simply restore a previous backup and all’s well again! Always up-to-date Always up-to-date backups with maximum file encryption The advanced backup mechanism ensures that only modified portions of your data are stored. This prevents duplicates and provides immense space savings. Modern high quality encryption will protect your files against unauthorized access. Store it wherever you like Works with any storage format Ashampoo Backup Pro 11 stores your backups on any hard disk, SSD, flash drive or network location. Local backups profit from the newly developed "Infinite Reverse Incremental" technology that requires spectacularly little disk space. Benefit from space savings up to 50%! Easy cloud upload Store backups on the Internet Ashampoo Backup Pro 11 makes working with Dropbox or Google Drive incredibly easy. Enjoy your independence of traditional storage media! This does not only include traditional file backups but also extends to entire drives! There’s built-in support for Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Strato, 1&1 and many others. Versatile data recovery Individual files, entire partitions or system recovery The choice is yours: extract individual files from backups with the help of virtual drives or restore entire partitions! If all else fails, the integrated rescue disc or flash drive will get your PC going again. It will boot again and a working backup will be restored. That’s all it takes to get your Windows working again! New overview and user handling Clean, logical, beautiful: the new face of Ashampoo Backup Pro 11 Ashampoo Backup Pro 11 features a completely redesigned user interface to make your work easier and more intuitive as users are guided through logical steps with on screen explanations. A backup solution to sit back, relax and work intuitively? Certainly! No prior knowledge required, all needs and use cases covered. Automatically safe Once enabled, your backups will always be up-to-date Ashampoo Backup Pro 11 can create backups fully automatically in the background. Once enabled, you no longer have to take action! And backup processes are automatically paused to avoid slowdowns whenever you need the full power of your machine! Success in just a few clicks A backup solution for beginners - with professional results! Ashampoo Backup Pro 11 does not require any previous knowledge. Sophisticated backups can be created with very few inputs! On the spot explanations are available for all program settings and various presets cover all common use cases like email, browser or contact backups. Rescue system included Handy boot medium for corrupted Windows systems Whether on DVD or flash drive, if your computer refuses to boot, the integrated emergency system will come to your rescue. It will allow you to boot up your PC and perform a clean backup restore. No more data loss, no more lengthy Windows reinstallations! The secret weapon of professionals Industrial grade technology for home users Based on high security technology from Ashampoo Backup Business, Ashampoo Backup Pro 11 now also complies with industry standards for business products. The reliable backup engine, flexible scheduler and high-quality encryption are loved and used by administrators of various big companies. Get professional security for your files! ### Where can I backup to? Dropbox, OneDrive, 1&1 Cloud, Google Drive, Online storage, Local hard disks, Strato HiDrive (WebDav), Removable storage devices, Deutsche Telekom Mediencenter, Network-attached storage devices (NAS), Any cloud storage provider that supports WebDAV ### What can I backup? - Network drives - Files and folders - Smart rules for Firefox - Partitions and hard disks - Smart rules for Google Chrome - Smart rules for Microsoft Edge - Smart rules for Microsoft Outlook - Smart rules for Internet Explorer - Smart rules for Mozilla Thunderbird - Windows Mail, calendar & contacts (App) - Backup and restore entire Windows systems #### How are backups created? - Automatic synchronization (background service) - 1:1 file copies with comparison and integrity check - Complete (full system backups with easy data recovery) - Versioning (backup entire file histories automatically) - Disk image (backup images to restore your Windows system) - Proactive (backup process will pause automatically at high CPU loads - Based on file types (backup custom file types, e.g. images, videos, documents) - Differential (space-saving and faster compared to traditional complete backups - Incremental (50% smaller backups through Infinite Reverse Incremental Backup technology) #### Other features - Task scheduler - Program wizards - Error reporting - Password protection - Detailed email reports - Compression (7Zip/LZMA) - Extended time scheduler - Encryption (256-bit AES) - Windows-based rescue system - New and self-explanatory user interface - Create backup images of hard disks > 2 TB - Adaptive sleep mode control during backups - Data integrity checks (prevents faulty backups) - Self-explanatory handling (no technical knowledge required) - Virtual drive feature (direct file access to backup images) - Linux-based rescue disc (flash drive/CD) with cloud support ## Related guides - [How to choose the best backup software solution](https://find-your-software.com/solutions/software-for-backup.html) - [A guide to backup your files correctly](https://find-your-software.com/solutions/how-to-backup-files.html) - [Things you need to know about system backup](https://find-your-software.com/solutions/system-backup.html)