Plug in. Backup starts.
Your paired drive starts the backup automatically.
AUTOMATIC USB BACKUP FOR WINDOWS
Plug in your drive.
Your backup starts.
Your important folders, backed up automatically.
No app to open. No copy button to click.
- 14 days free·Microsoft Store
- Buy once·No subscription
- Set up once·Then just plug in
One plug. Backup underway.
A quick look at the workflow. Copying time is shortened.Less to do. Less to remember.
No app to open
Keep working while VaultTail copies in the background.
Your drive only
Other USB drives are left alone.
Only what changed
New and changed files are copied. Unchanged files are skipped.
LESS TO DO. EVERY TIME.
The manual routine.
Or just plug it in.
Manual copying
The same routine, every time.
- Find the folders you want to back up.
- Select them and choose Copy.
- Plug in your USB drive.
- Open the backup folder on the drive.
- Choose Paste to start copying.
- Decide what to replace if Windows asks.
- Check that the copy has finished.
Next backup? Repeat these steps.
With VaultTail
After choosing your folders and pairing a drive once.
- Plug in your paired USB drive.
VaultTail takes it from here.
Try the simple setup It checks your folders and copies only new or changed files in the background.
TRY THE SETUP
Two choices.
You’re ready to back up.
Choose example folders and a drive to see how it works.
VaultTail Interactive demoWhat to back up
Choose folders
Select folders with important files.
Your originals will not be moved or changed.
Where to back up
Choose USB drive
Next step — choose a USB drive.
Choose the example folders to begin.
Interactive illustration. No access to your files or drives. Copying time is shortened.
One drive for backup.
The others? Business as usual.
VaultTail backs up to the drive you paired. Other USB drives are ignored.
Your backup starts automatically.
Your selected folders are copied in the background.
Try it: select a different drive above.
File Explorer− □ ×PhotosDocumentsProjects3 folders · On your USB drive
WHEN YOU NEED YOUR FILES
Your copies are in
VaultTail Backup.
Open VaultTail Backup on your USB drive in File Explorer. Your photos, documents, and projects are ready to browse.
Familiar folders. Easy to find.
14-DAY FREE TRIAL
Your folders. Your drive.
Try your first backup.
Start with a folder you know. Run a backup, then open the copies on your USB drive and see the result for yourself.
- Your originals stay unchanged
- One-time purchase · No subscription
- No VaultTail account to create
Available on Microsoft Store for Windows.
Your local price is shown before you buy.
A few things to know.
How does the 14-day trial work?
Get VaultTail from Microsoft Store and try it with your own folders and USB drive for 14 days. VaultTail is a one-time purchase, with no subscription. The Store shows your local price before you buy.
Will it move or change my original files?
No. VaultTail copies your selected folders to the paired USB drive. Your original files stay where they are, unchanged.
Does it copy everything again each time?
VaultTail checks your selected folders and copies new or changed files. Unchanged files are skipped.
Do I need to open the app each time?
No. Enable Start with Windows so VaultTail is ready in the background. After setup, connecting your paired drive starts the backup.
How do I open my backed-up files?
Open your USB drive in File Explorer, then open VaultTail Backup. You can also open the backup folder from the app or its completion notification.
What if my drive disconnects?
Copying pauses. Reconnect the same drive and VaultTail can resume from its saved progress. It will notify you if anything needs your attention.
Will it work on my PC?
You need Windows 10 version 2004 (build 19041) or later, including Windows 11, and an external USB drive recognized by Windows. See Microsoft Store for the full system requirements.
A copy on your drive.
Your originals stay in place.
VaultTail copies the folders you choose to your paired USB drive. The originals stay unchanged, and the copies open as ordinary files in File Explorer.
Read the app’s privacy policyHere if you need help.
Questions about setup or a suggestion for VaultTail? Get in touch.