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Local Windows Backup

  • February 28, 2026
  • 3 comments
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I need to back up my Windows without using the cloud. I mean that the backup should be stored on my own laptop, not in the cloud. When I downloaded Veeam One, its size was about 3.5 GB, which is quite large.

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Chris.Childerhose
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  • Veeam Legend, Veeam Vanguard
  • February 28, 2026

Veeam ONE is not for backups.  You want the Veeam for Windows Agent to do backups!


coolsport00
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  • Veeam Legend
  • February 28, 2026

Hi ​@asad.ermo -

You’re probably looking for the Veeam Agent for Windows FREE product. You can download it from the below link:
https://www.veeam.com/products/free/microsoft-windows.html

And here is the Guide on how to use the product:
https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/agentforwindows/userguide/overview.html?ver=13


lukas.k
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  • Influencer
  • March 2, 2026

Please keep in mind that backing up a system and storing the backup on the same system doesn’t make sense at all. In case you lose your hard drive / laptop / system, the backup would be gone as well.

For mobile computers / laptops you can typically chose a USB drive or network share (NAS).