The term "Gravity" was added to this version to distinguish it from previous iterations, symbolizing the "heavy-duty" nature of its capabilities. Unlike its predecessor (Cobian Backup 10), version 11 introduced a completely redesigned user interface, support for Volume Shadow Copies (allowing the backup of open files), and a more modular architecture.
| Feature | Cobian Backup 11 Gravity | Cobian Reflector (v2+) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Free (no strings) | Free (open source) | | Active Development | No (discontinued in 2012) | Yes (actively updated) | | Windows 11 Support | Works with tweaks | Native support | | TLS 1.2/1.3 FTP | No | Yes | | Cloud Storage | No (FTP only) | No (same – local/FTP only) | | UI Complexity | Simple, tabbed | Modern ribbon, steeper curve | | 64-bit Native | No (32-bit only) | Yes (64-bit native) |
Known for rarely crashing, even when handling hundreds of gigabytes of data. Development Status:
Once you have the installer ( cbsetup.exe ), follow these steps:
A: No. Reflector uses a different file structure and database. Always keep a copy of the original installer if you need to restore old backups.
If you still want , you can find it on MajorGeeks or FileHorse (but verify file hashes for security).