Back up key things on your Windows PC, perform a reset or simply go back in time.
Publisher’s description
What is Appcopier?
Appcopier is an open-source backup & recovery program for Windows from Builtbybel. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (builtbybel/Appcopier) has 430 stars. Similar programs include restic, Duplicacy Command Line Version and UrBackup Client.
Project description on GitHub: “Back up key things on your Windows PC, perform a reset or simply go back in time.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Appcopier is an open-source backup & recovery tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Appcopier safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
02A4C73B7907FA120B838481E89C7A7B9A2513B1F4BCA458C8067FAB0B20AF10· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.30.0Latest | February 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Builtbybel.Appcopier -emsiexec /i appcopier_setup.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {61B874C8-209A-4082-8D85-6D7E27351EEB} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Builtbybel
- Category
- Backup & recovery
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/builtbybel/Appcopier
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.30.0
- Released
- February 24, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- February 24, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 430
- GitHub forks
- 17
- winget ID
- Builtbybel.Appcopier
- MSI product code
- {61B874C8-209A-4082-8D85-6D7E27351EEB}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Appcopier free?
Yes. Appcopier is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Appcopier safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Appcopier with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Appcopier be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Appcopier run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Appcopier?
restic, Duplicacy Command Line Version, UrBackup Client, Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows and TeraCopy. The alternatives page compares them.
