# BackupForge Ultimate

BackupForge Ultimate is JVR Software's premium Windows command center for verified, versioned and reversible file protection. It combines a domain-specific dashboard, real measured status, guarded tools, CLI automation, notification-area control, OSD support, Windows startup options and Resource Pets in one self-contained application.

## Core capabilities

- A single dark premium Command Center designed specifically for verified, versioned and reversible file protection.
- Real Windows/API/file-system evidence; unavailable values remain unavailable rather than being invented.
- Safe preview or dry-run paths and explicit confirmation for state-changing operations.
- CLI/service-style unattended operation without opening the dashboard, tray icon, OSD or pet.
- Nested JSON evidence export suitable for support, auditing and automation.
- Resource Pet selection with compulsory Robot fallback plus the exclusive Vault Turtle.
- Start with Windows, close to tray, optional administrator restart and contextual status controls where supported.

## CLI command coverage

- `help`
- `status`
- `profiles`
- `preview`
- `run`
- `verify`
- `manifests`
- `manifest`
- `compare-manifests`
- `destination-test`
- `export-config`
- `restore`
- `history`
- `service`

Run `"BackupForge Ultimate.exe" --cli help` for current syntax and safety notes.

## Safety and honesty

Tools that can change Windows, processes, services, files, databases, repositories or network state are guarded. Acceptance never executed destructive actions. Results describe measured local state and are not malware verdicts, guarantees, or fabricated sensor readings.

## System requirements

- Windows 10/11 x64 or supported Windows Server x64
- Some evidence/actions require Administrator rights
- Self-contained .NET 8 desktop runtime is included

Built and acceptance-verified 2026-07-16 by JVR Software.