Reopen the apps, folders and browser tabs that were open before a crash.
Publisher’s description
What is Session Recovery?
Session Recovery is an open-source backup & recovery program for Windows from Bilalmesk.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.0.8, released on November 4, 2026. 5 versions are listed since November 1, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Session Recovery is an open-source backup & recovery tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Session Recovery 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:
01AAAA546944AAE1A3FFE92BB17E234D2F198E5DFD79453F1E8394214F133657· 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 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.8Latest | November 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.0.7 | November 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.0.5 | November 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.0.4 | November 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.0.3 | November 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Bilalmesk.SessionRecovery -emsiexec /i SessionRecovery-3.0.8.msi /qn /norestart /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {A3ABFB7C-CBD2-45B0-8C0B-2C82F9BFBB5C} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Bilalmesk
- Category
- Backup & recovery
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.0.8
- Released
- November 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 1, 2026
- Versions listed
- 5
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Bilalmesk.SessionRecovery
- MSI product code
- {A3ABFB7C-CBD2-45B0-8C0B-2C82F9BFBB5C}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Session Recovery free?
Yes. Session Recovery is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Session Recovery 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 Session Recovery 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 Session Recovery be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Session Recovery run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Session Recovery?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 1, 2026.
Can I use Session Recovery without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Session Recovery?
restic, UrBackup Client, Duplicacy Command Line Version, Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows and TeraCopy. The alternatives page compares them.
