Data backup and recovery play a major part when a user starts to rely on their computer or laptop a lot. To avoid the risk of losing data, users take the backup of their data. Users can lose their data due to hardware failure, upgrading problems, apps, or any virus. However, Windows 10 allows its users to take a complete backup of their device that lowers the risk of losing data. In the complete backup, the documents, images, and other configuration settings get saved but take a lot of time if the data is heavy.
Windows 10 users have multiple ways to back up their data. Users can use third-party apps to create a complete backup of their entire system and copy it to an external drive. Users can also upload their files to the online cloud storage like Dropbox. However, if anyone doesn’t want to use third-party apps or tools, they can use the in-build backup tool to take a complete backup of the system.
How to Create Backup using System Image Tool on Windows 10
System Image tool allows the user to create a complete system backup to the network share folder and an external hard drive. The best thing a user can do is to use removable storage that can easily disconnect/connect. The procedure to use the System Image tool is as follows:
Launch Settings.
Press on the Update & Security option.
Tap on Backup.
Click on Go to Backup and Restore (Windows 7)
Tap on Create a System Image.
Choose On a hard disk.
Choose the disk to export the Windows 10 backup.
Press the Next option.
Choose an additional drive for backup. (Optional)
Press the Next option.
Press the Start Backup option.
Press No.
Select Close.
After following the above-mentioned steps, the System Image tool will make an image of the complete system including the items on the hard drive and other selected drives. The backup will take time to complete, but users can do anything during the progress.
How to Restore Backup Using System Image Tool on Windows 10
To restore the backup on Windows 10, here’s what users have to do:
Attach the backup drive with the system.
Plug the Windows 10 USB bootable drive in the computer.
Start laptop/computer.
Press any key to start the USB bootable drive.
Press Next on the Windows Startup tab.
Press Repair your computer on the bottom left side of the display.
Hit the Troubleshoot option.
Press System Image Recovery.
Choose Windows 10 OS.
Over the Re-image your computer tab, choose to Use the latest available system image option.
Hit Next.
Before starting restoring the backup, choose the Format and repartition disks option.
Press Next.
Press Next.
Hit Yes.
After following the above-mentioned steps, the restoring process will begin. If the data is heavy, then it could take some time to restore every file in the drive. While restoring, make sure don’t use the device because it could lead to restoration failure.
Conclusion
While taking data backup and restoration, users must ensure their tool is up to date. System Image tool recovers every file from the system, but if this doesn’t happen in any case, start the restore process once again. Apart from using the in-built tool, users can also upload files on online storage drives like OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, and many more.
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