HDP PC Agent
License-free Windows® PC/Server Backup
Back up the complete system, disks, folders, and files of your Windows® PCs and servers to QNAP NAS. Paired with HDP Recovery Media Creator, it delivers a complete disaster recovery solution.
Back up Windows® PC/server
HDP PC Agent is a free Windows® application that backs up the complete system, disks, folders, and files of your important PC/server to QNAP NAS. For bare-metal system recovery, use it together with HDP Recovery Media Creator.
Users must install HDP for PC/VM v2.3.0 on their NAS.
What HDP PC Agent can do?
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System backup
HDP PC Agent supports complete system backup, including the operating system, applications, and settings. For bare-metal system recovery, use it together with HDP Recovery Media Creator to create recovery media.
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Disks/folders/files backup
Back up entire disks, folders, and files. Using the Backup Explorer in HDP for PC/VM, you can browse and restore specific folders or files.
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Scheduled backup
Once you set backup rules, HDP PC Agent does the rest.
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Optimized storage capacity
Global deduplication and compression technologies enhance backup efficiency and storage capacity.
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Time efficient
QNAP’s Synthetic Incremental Backup technology significantly reduces backup/recovery time.
Create a full system backup of Windows®
Learn More: How do I backup and restore my Windows PC or server with HDP PC Agent?
Please make sure to turn off BitLocker encryption before backing up your computer with HDP PC Agent, so that you can restore it using the Backup Explorer. After restoring a full system, remember to re-enable BitLocker for continued protection.
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Step 1
Download HDP PC Agent and log in with your NAS account or QNAP Account.
Users must install HDP for PC/VM v2.3.0 on their NAS.
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Step 2
HDP PC Agent automatically creates backup jobs for your device after setting the Inventory and Repository.
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Step 3
Back up your PC with one click.
Restore a Full PC/Server System? Use HDP Recovery Media Creator
Need to restore a full system of a Windows® PC or server from a disaster?
HDP Recovery Media Creator is a free tool designed specifically for system disaster recovery. Simply create a USB or ISO recovery media once, and use the built-in Recovery Wizard whenever needed to restore a full system to any compatible hardware.
- Supports both USB and ISO formats
- Create once, use anytime
- Built-in recovery wizard — no additional software required
- Seamlessly integrates with HDP for PC/VM on QNAP NAS
…or, find and recover a specific folder/file in different backup versions
Use the intuitive user interface of Backup Explorer on HDP for PC/VM to find a specific folder or file in various backup versions and recover them to client devices.
Learn More: How do I restore files to my Windows PC or server with HDP Backup Explorer?
Backup Explorer cannot display files encrypted using BitLocker.
Synthetic Incremental Backup — QNAP’s exclusive data backup & recover strategy
There are generally three types of backup: Full, differential, and Incremental. No matter your combination, there shouldn’t be a trade-off between speed and data integrity. QNAP’s game-changing Synthetic Incremental Backup technology combines fully backed up data with incremental backups daily. Not only does it increase both backup and restoration efficiency, it also reduces the risk of data loss caused by backup failure.
To ensure data integrity without performing full backups every day, Synthetic Incremental Backup technology meets mainstream needs, saving you bandwidth and valuable time.
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Backup
After a full backup, succeeding backups will run as incremental backups that only store changes made since the previous backup. The scheduled incremental backup is automatically synthesized with its previous backup to prevent backup failure.
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Recovery
Synthetic Incremental Backup technology makes restoring data faster as it requires only two backup components (an initial full backup and the latest synthetic incremental backup on NAS) to recover files.
Supported Source Platforms
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PC
- Windows 10® (Only supports 64-bit systems and Windows 10 version 1607 or later)
- Windows 11®
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Windows Server
- Windows Server 2016®
- Windows Server 2019®
- Windows Server 2022®
- Windows Server 2025®
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Beta Program
Join the beta test and try out our new Windows® backup/restore solution!
Minimum NAS Requirements: x86-based NAS (Intel or AMD); 4GB RAM; QTS 4.5.4 or QuTS hero h4.5.4
Supported Windows versions: Windows® 10, Windows® 11, Windows® Server 2016, 2019, 2022
Note: The official release will be announced separately
How to participate:
- Install HDP for PC/VM 2.0 Beta App on your QNAP NAS.
- Install HDP PC Agent on the device and you will test the backup/recovery function.
- Complete and submit the online form to finish the Beta Test feedback process.
Terms and Conditions
- QNAP collects, uses, discloses and otherwise treats the personal information of participants with great consideration.
- QNAP will not disclose, rent, sell or otherwise transfer participants’ personal information without their consent, except as otherwise set out in these Terms and Conditions.
- Participants grant QNAP the right to use their beta test feedback for the purpose of QNAP products/services development and improvement.
- Participants agree to participate in surveys if QNAP finds their feedback showing insightful information.
- QNAP reserves the right to modify the terms and conditions without prior notification at any time.
- Participation in the Beta Test of [HDP for PC/VM 2.0 with HDP PC Agent] is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
- Participants testing in-development software must tolerate the unpolished nature of a pre-release product. Important data should be backed up before testing this software.
Send Feedback
Beta Program has ended. QNAP appreciates your support.
Beta Program has ended. QNAP appreciates your support.
QNAP Complete Backup and Data Protection Solutions
A lifetime of comprehensive coverage for virtually all your data protection needs. Explore a range of apps and utilities for complete backup planning, including:
HDP PC Agent
Backup utility for Windows PC/Server
How to choose Qsync or HDP PC Agent as your backup solution?
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Windows® PC / Server Full System Backup (System Recovery Requires HDP Recovery Media Creator) |
| Backup Format | File-level: specific files or folders | System-level: Full system, disk, folder, and file backup |
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| Data Visibility | Visible |
Invisible You can view backed-up data using Backup Explorer. |
| Key Features | File-level backup protects specific folders and files without affecting system operation. | Supports bare-metal recovery. Restore the full system using a USB boot disk for quick recovery in case of system failure. |
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| License Fee | Free | Free |
| Learn More | Learn More |
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