HardlinkBackup is a simple, fast incremental backup program that uses hard links, schedules backups, sends email notifications, and automatically deletes old backups. HardlinkBackup reads the source directories and compares the files with previous backups. Only the changed files will be copied afterwards, the unchanged files will be hard-linked to the files of the already existing backups (provided that the target drive supports hard links, e.g. formatted with NTFS). In this way, there is always a complete copy of the source directories from the respective date on the backup drive. However, only the space of one copy plus the modified files is required. If an old backup copy is no longer needed, it can be disposed of without any problems by simply deleting the corresponding backup directory. The idea of HardlinkBackup is the same as the rsyncbackup.vbs of the magazine c't, enhanced by a graphical user interface and many other features.
Publisher’s description
What is HardlinkBackup?
HardlinkBackup by Lupinho.net is Windows software in the backup & recovery category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 9.2 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (9.2 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: HardlinkBackup is a backup & recovery tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is HardlinkBackup safe to download?
- The file is served by lupinho.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
CAD5EAA09E2828421BC789F8F04D5AD44624AD11A3203230F0C8690B8B39F2C8· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2.23Latest | October 9, 2023 | 9.2 MB | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Lupinho.HardlinkBackup -eHardlinkBackupSetup_x64.exe /quiet /qnmsiexec /x {83BA37E7-1169-4E35-8BD6-69E2CFCA8ADD} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Lupinho.net
- Category
- Backup & recovery
- Licence
- Community License
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 2.2.23
- Released
- October 9, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- October 9, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- lupinho.net
- winget ID
- Lupinho.HardlinkBackup
- MSI product code
- {83BA37E7-1169-4E35-8BD6-69E2CFCA8ADD}
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Frequently asked questions
Is HardlinkBackup safe to download?
The download comes from lupinho.net, 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 HardlinkBackup 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 HardlinkBackup be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does HardlinkBackup run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to HardlinkBackup?
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