Data Recovery With Comodo Time Machine 2024

Why use Comodo Time Machine (CTM)?

Comodo Time Machine (CTM) is a powerful system rollback utility that allows users to quickly restore their computers to an earlier point in time. CTM 'snapshots' are a complete record of your entire system (including the registry, critical operating system files, and user-created documents).

Layered Security

• Schedule automatic snapshots to be taken at regular intervals
• Rollback to the last known working state in the event of virus attacks or crashes
• Take snapshots of your computer before large installations or system maintenance

Software Developers and testers can easily restore test systems to the default configuration after each deployment without the need to manually uninstall each application. Home users can even let the kids run amok on the family PC for an afternoon and be safe in the knowledge that any damage can be instantly undone and all files recovered.

Comodo Time Machine features an intuitive, friendly interface which offers quick and easy access to all functionality in the application. Additionally, it also features a sub-console that can be accessed before Windows starts and a Quick Operation console containing shortcuts to important and commonly executed tasks.

Why should I use Comodo Time Machine?

• Easy to use - even beginners can quickly create system snapshots with a few mouse clicks
• Provides instant and comprehensive system recovery after virus or spyware infections
• Instantly reclaim your machine after devastating system crashes
• Rollback the changes to ALL your documents - not just changes to system files and the registry
• The Boot-up console allows you to rollback even when your system will not boot to Windows
• Test new software and network configurations in the knowledge that you can quickly switch back if problems develop
• Completely remove unwanted software installations without the need to uninstall or clean the registry
• Flexible restore options allow you to mount and browse snapshots to recover individual files or folders
• Right-click on any file or folder to synchronise it with a snapshot version
• Schedule regular system snapshots to ensure highly relevant restore points
• Network administrators have another way to quickly fix user or software problems
• Libraries, Internet cafes and other publicly shared networks can schedule a total system restore at the end of each session

Frequent Questions

What is Comodo Time Machine (CTM)?

Comodo Time Machine is a highly configurable system restore application that takes 'snapshots' of your computer at regular intervals. A snapshot is a complete record of your computer’s files, folders at a particular point in time. Should the need arise, you can revert your entire system to any one of these snapshots. You may want to create a snapshot of your system before major software installations, large data transfers or system maintenance like installing service packs, security updates or new drivers. You can rollback your system to its previous condition and recover valuable documents if you encounter any problems or data corruption.

Why would I consider using this software?

You can use this software to completely undo botched or unwanted software installations that have destabilized your computer; to restore all your files to perfect health if they get infected by a virus; to rescue your computer after a devastating crash (even if Windows will not start); to reclaim files that you accidentally deleted and more besides. CTM is also very easy to use; lets you access snapshots from the 'past' and the 'future'; includes advanced scheduling capabilities and allows you to implement user access control to prevent unauthorized access to your snapshots.

How is CTM functionally different or better than the regular Windows System Restore (WSR) feature?

WSR only restores certain elements such as the registry and system files. CTM restores your entire system- including files, folders and installed programs. This is invaluable for many reasons. If you accidentally delete important data you can instantly reclaim it. If your files become infected by viruses you can restore them to a time before the infection occurred. Incidentally, CTM is perfectly compatible with WSR and you can run both together quite happily. However, you may want to consider disabling WSR in order to save disk space and resource usage.

Can I exclude certain files and folders from a restore operation so I don't lose my changes?

Yes - the 'Synchronize' feature allows you to specify files and folders that you do not want to go back in time (for example, your 'My Documents' folder). Even if you forgot to do this beforehand you can always synchronise afterward because CTM automatically takes a snapshot of the present system before a restore operation.

How can I rollback my computer if it won't even boot to Windows?

Comodo Time Machine features a sub-console that can be loaded during system boot-up by pressing the 'Home' key. The sub console allows you to perform all operations that are available through the Windows interface - including a system rollback.

Support for Comodo Time Machine

The following types of support are available for Comodo Time Machine

User Manual
Click here here to view the Comodo Time Machine User guide

Comodo Forums
Find the answers to your questions online at http://forums.comodo.com

Visit the knowledgebase
Our support and ticketing system contains easy-to-find answers to many common questions. Visit it at http://support.comodo.com

Email Support
If you can't find your answer within the manual or the knowledgebase please email us at desktopsupport@comodo.com for further assistance.

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