Why not online backup using VSS ?

[rajkosto]

This is basically how all partition-level imaging utilities get a consistent copy of the online windows partition, they first create a VSS snapshot of the partition and then read that partition instead of the actually running one, discarding the VSS snapshot when done.
A tool called Dism++ already has a backup method with a VSS checkbox that allows you to do this on a running system, is it possible to add it to this application so it can be run online without the whole WinPE steps required for backup ?

[cregx]

Currently, I have very limited time available to implement this functionality.
However, you are welcome to clone the repository and integrate the functionality yourself or submit a corresponding pull request.
Perhaps the VSSAdmin tool can be utilized for the solution.
Otherwise, I would like to thank you for the request, and I will keep the request open for now.
I hope this helps! If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.

regards Christoph