Need a free and reliable imaging / backing up software? DriveImage XML is a simple and robust program for imaging and backing up partitions and logical drives.
Images are stored in XML files, allowing you to process them with 3rd party tools. This program use Microsoft’s Volume Shadow Services (VSS), which allows you to make safe “hot images” even for drives in use. It is a quick backing up program with 2 levels of compression. This Windows only program can backup, image and restore FAT 12, 16, 32 and NTFS formatted drives. Personal edition is free for download and use.