Microsoft acquires Winternals

Software giant buys into systems recovery and data protection

Microsoft has acquired Winternals Software LP, a privately-held company that develops systems recovery and data protection software based around Windows.

Winternals also offers freeware on its web site known as Synternals. The software giant said customers will be able to continue building on Sysinternals’ advanced utilities, technical information and source code for utilities related to Windows. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Jim Allchin, co-president of the Platforms & Services Division at Microsoft, saidi in a statement: “The work [Winternals] have completed in system recovery and data protection illustrates the depth of thinking and skill they will bring to future versions of Windows.

"The addition of their deep kernel-level expertise to our existing strong talent will help provide us with the edge we need to continue to raise the quality and functionality bar for Windows on both the client and the server.”