DOWNLOAD VAULTGUARD BACKUP
WINDOWS 10 & 11 · 64-BIT · CODE-SIGNED
Get VaultGuard Backup.
Download the installer, run it, and you're protected. A 14-day free trial includes every feature — no credit card required to start. After the trial, subscribe through the store to keep going.
Current Release
Version 3.3.0 — released 05/17/2026
[ DOWNLOAD VAULTGUARD BACKUP v3.3.0 ]
File size: 711 KB ; SHA-256: 98FBC4B8ADDAB408C49B16F9AE5CF0FB63A30E6460C28CE3FC6EC296678086A8 ; Code-signed by: Information Security Kentucky LLC
By downloading, you agree to the [End User License Agreement] and the [Privacy Policy].
What You're Downloading
VaultGuard Backup is a single signed Windows executable. There's no installer wizard, no setup chain, no agent service to manage. Run the .exe, set your administrator passphrase the first time it launches, and you're configured.
The application installs its runtime data to C:\ProgramData\VaultGuardBackup\ with restricted ACL permissions so only administrators and VaultGuard itself can read or modify the configuration.
System Requirements
Operating system: Windows 10 (version 1909 or later) or Windows 11
Architecture: 64-bit Intel or AMD processor
Disk space: Approximately 100 MB available
Privileges: Administrator account required for installation and operation
Backup target: External USB drive, internal drive, or accessible network share
Cloud sync (optional): Any cloud storage provider with a Windows desktop sync app
Network: Required for license validation (subject to a 7-day grace period if the license server is unreachable due to network issues)
Verifying Your Download
Every VaultGuard release is code-signed by Information Security Kentucky LLC and published with a SHA-256 hash. Always verify a security tool before running it — including this one.
To verify the file you downloaded:
Open PowerShell as administrator.
Navigate to your Downloads folder: cd $env:USERPROFILE\Downloads
Run: Get-FileHash .\VaultGuardBackup.exe -Algorithm SHA256
Compare the output to the SHA-256 hash listed at the top of this page. The two strings must match exactly.
You can also use one of the many Hash calculation websites that are freely available. Just be sure to select “SHA-256” when calculating or it will give a different value.
If the hashes don't match, do not run the file. Email customer service at customerservice@informationsecuritykentucky.com so we can investigate.
This is paranoia I'd recommend with any security software, including mine. If a vendor doesn't publish hashes for their downloads, that's a small but real warning sign.
What Happens When You Run It
The first time:
Windows verifies the digital signature (you may see a "Windows protected your PC" prompt during the early signing-reputation period; click "More info" → "Run anyway" to continue, or wait for SmartScreen reputation to build over the first weeks of release)
VaultGuard creates its runtime directory at C:\ProgramData\VaultGuardBackup\ with locked-down permissions
You're prompted to set an administrator passphrase (NIST SP 800-63B compliant — length matters more than complexity)
You're prompted to enter your license key, or to start a 14-day free trial
The configuration screen opens for you to set your backup target, schedule, and preferences
Every time after:
VaultGuard verifies its configuration file hasn't been tampered with
License validation runs in the background
The main interface opens to your backup status dashboard
Trial vs. Paid
14-day free trial — Full feature access. No credit card required to start. Configure VaultGuard against your real environment, run real backups, run real restores. Decide whether the engineering matches the description.
Paid subscription — When you're ready to convert (or whenever during the trial), subscribe through the [VaultGuard store]. Your trial configuration carries forward — nothing to reinstall, nothing to reconfigure.
If you let your trial expire without subscribing, VaultGuard will stop protecting new data, but your existing backups remain on your storage media — they're standard Windows wbadmin system images, restorable on any Windows machine with or without VaultGuard.
License Keys For Active Subscribers
After you subscribe, you'll receive your license key by email. Enter it in the app's License screen the next time you launch VaultGuard.
Each license is bound to your computer's hardware (motherboard serial + CPU identifier) at activation. This binding is what prevents casual license-sharing.
Need to move VaultGuard to a new computer? Email customerservice@informationsecuritykentucky.com with your license key and a brief explanation. License re-binding is free and usually handled within one business day.
Need to install on additional computers under your subscription? Personal subscriptions are licensed for one device. Business subscriptions cover multiple devices — order additional seats through the store, and you'll receive a license key per seat.
Older Versions
VaultGuard Backup launched publicly at v3.2.0. Earlier versions exist only as part of the development history — they were used internally with my Information Security Kentucky services clients before the product was finalized for public sale, and those builds were not retained.
Going forward, every published release will be archived and accessible to active subscribers. As new versions ship, they'll appear on the [Release Notes page] alongside the current release.
What You Do NOT Need To Install
VaultGuard Backup is intentionally minimal. You do not need to install:
A separate installer or setup wizard
A background agent service
A management console
A web portal
A browser extension
Anything else
It's one executable that you run when you need to configure or check on your backups. Scheduled backups themselves run via Windows Task Scheduler — no constantly-running VaultGuard process required.
Final CTA
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Or, if you'd rather understand the product before installing: