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.

  1. Select the Windows Start Menu button.
    Windows Start Button
  2. In the search box next to the Start Button type control panel. Select the Control Panel App from the menu.
    Windows Search Box, Type here
  3. If you are in Category View, switch to Small Icons or Large Icons View to show all choices.
    Control Panel, Icons View
  4. Choose either File History or Backup and Restore Windows 7
    Windows File History Windows Backup Choice
  5. Choose Create a system image.
    Choice to create a system image
  6. Select a location with sufficient space for your backup image file.
    Choices of location for image file
  7. Select which drives you want to be included in your system image backup and then Next.
    Choices of drives to include in image backup
  8. Select Start Backup.
    Start the backup process

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