How to create a System Image Backup in Windows 10
Description: This article will show how to create a system image backup of a Windows 10 computer. This full backup includes an image backup, which contains the Windows operating system, settings, desktop programs, Windows apps, and all personal files.
- Select the Windows Start Menu button.
- In the search box next to the Start Button type control panel. Select the Control Panel App from the menu.
- If you are in Category View, switch to Small Icons or Large Icons View to show all choices.
- Choose either File History or Backup and Restore Windows 7
- Choose Create a system image.
- Select a location with sufficient space for your backup image file.
- Select which drives you want to be included in your system image backup and then Next.
- Select Start Backup.
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