About YAHB
YAHB is a deduplicating file copy tool, intended for backup use. Deduplication works on the file-level with NTFS hardlinks.
YAHB 1.1.0.0
YAHB is a deduplicating file copy tool, intended for backup use. Deduplication works on the file-level with NTFS hardlinks.
- By asdfjkl
- Open Source
- Updated Dec 17, 2025
What's new in 1.1.0.0
Windows 10 & 11
- requires .NET Framework 4.7.2+ (included in Windows 10 1809 and later)
- for (optional) VSS support, requires Visual C++ Redistributable 2019, 64bit, i.e. vc_redist.x64.exe
Changelog:
- input parameters now allow to define multiple folders to backup
- yahb block windows from going to suspend during backup
Technical details
| Publisher | asdfjkl |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.1.0.0 |
| Release date | 2025-12-17 |
| License | GPL-3.0 |
| Installer type | zip, inno |
| Architecture | x64, x86 |
| Package ID | asdfjkl.YAHB |
Install YAHB from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=asdfjkl.YAHB -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=asdfjkl.YAHB -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=asdfjkl.YAHB -e
YAHB version history
1.0.9.0
1.0.8.0
Frequently asked questions
Is YAHB free?
Yes. YAHB is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license.
What is the latest version of YAHB?
The latest version is 1.1.0.0, released on Dec 17, 2025.
Is it safe to download YAHB?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with eb2e66f20d876fa227df1a9a321ad54cdfc2624ed67dfba43f7e02788b940719.
Which Windows versions does YAHB support?
YAHB runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64), 32-bit (x86) systems.
How do I uninstall YAHB?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find YAHB and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=asdfjkl.YAHB -e.
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