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Super Grate

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What it is

Super Grate is a free, open-source Windows utility for backing up and migrating user profiles through a graphical interface to Microsoft's User State Migration Tool (USMT). It supports local use on non-domain PCs and remote operations on computers joined to an Active Directory domain. For remote work, operators can select computers through Active Directory filters for hostname, description, or organizational unit. Profiles can be saved to a backup store and restored to a destination computer, with an option to set a different destination username. The maker says it accounts for files, media, contacts, emails, Windows settings, program data, and internet settings. It can run from a network share with shared backup storage, configuration, and logging, or from an external drive or thumb drive. The quick start guide says to run the downloaded executable; installation is not required. The product lists compatibility from Windows 7 through Windows 11 and is licensed under GPL-3.0. Remote operations rely on WMI, and the remote computer must be online while the operator has administrator access.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Super Grate is a free, open source Windows user profile backup and migration utility.Read 9 Oct 2026 · belowaverage.org
Security
The documentation's sample configuration sets the security protocol to TLS 1.2 by default.Read 8 Oct 2026 · belowaverage.org
Support
The maker invites support questions by email at [email protected].Read 9 Oct 2026 · belowaverage.org
License
The public GitHub repository lists the GPL-3.0 license.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Maker
The product page footer identifies Good Enough Technologies LLC; the pages reviewed do not state its headquarters or founding year.Read 9 Oct 2026 · belowaverage.org
Active Directory
Computer selection can search Active Directory by hostname, description, or organizational unit.Read 9 Oct 2026 · belowaverage.org
Local use
The project README says it can run USMT remotely on domain joined PCs or locally on non joined PCs.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Migration engine
It provides a graphical interface for Microsoft's User State Migration Tool (USMT).Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
No installation required
The quick start guide says to run the downloaded executable and that installation is unnecessary.Read 8 Oct 2026 · belowaverage.org
Operational requirement
Remote operations rely on WMI, and the documentation says the remote PC must be online and the operator must be an administrator.Read 8 Oct 2026 · belowaverage.org
Portable and non-disruptive
The maker says it can run from an external drive or thumb drive and migrate or back up profiles without users noticing.Read 9 Oct 2026 · belowaverage.org
Portable setup
The maker says Super Grate can be installed on an external hard drive or thumb drive.Read 8 Oct 2026 · belowaverage.org
Profile contents
The maker says it accounts for files, media, contacts, emails, Windows settings, program data, and internet settings.Read 9 Oct 2026 · belowaverage.org
Profile data
The maker says it accounts for files, media, contacts, emails, Windows settings, program data, and internet settings.Read 8 Oct 2026 · belowaverage.org
Profile restore
Users can restore profiles from the backup store to a destination computer and optionally set a different destination username.Read 9 Oct 2026 · belowaverage.org
Remote migration
It can perform profile backups and migrations over a network for computers joined to an Active Directory domain.Read 8 Oct 2026 · belowaverage.org
Remote operation
It can perform profile backups and migrations over a network for computers joined to an Active Directory domain.Read 9 Oct 2026 · belowaverage.org
Requirements and limits
The documentation says remote operation relies on WMI and may fail if WMI is corrupted or disabled on the remote PC.Read 9 Oct 2026 · belowaverage.org
Security and compliance
The maker's privacy policy says it logs and timestamps IP addresses contacting its systems; the policy does not state a Super Grate-specific compliance certification.Read 9 Oct 2026 · belowaverage.org
Setup
The quick start guide says to run the downloaded executable and that installation is not necessary.Read 9 Oct 2026 · belowaverage.org
Shared configuration
A network share can host Super Grate, its settings, and its backup store for shared use.Read 9 Oct 2026 · belowaverage.org
Windows compatibility
The product page lists compatibility from Windows 7 through Windows 11.Read 8 Oct 2026 · belowaverage.org
Windows support
The maker lists compatibility from Windows 7 through Windows 11.Read 9 Oct 2026 · belowaverage.org

Plans and prices

Super Grate Free Free to download and use Windows user profile backup and migration utility Read 9 Oct 2026 · belowaverage.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and open source under GPL-3.0.
  • Runs without installation.
  • Supports local and remote profile operations.
  • Can restore profiles with a different username.
  • Runs from external drives or network shares.

Limits

  • Remote operations require WMI.
  • Remote computer must be online.
  • Remote operator needs administrator access.
  • Windows 7 through Windows 11 compatibility listed.

Who it suits

Super Grate suits administrators who need to back up or migrate Windows user profiles locally or across an Active Directory network. Its remote workflow requires an online computer and administrator access.

Verdict

Super Grate provides a graphical front end for USMT with local and remote profile backup and migration. Remote use depends on WMI, an online destination computer, and administrator access.

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