How to Create A System Image Backup in Windows 10?

The Importance of Creating A System Image Backup of Windows 10

A Windows 10 computer is exposed to many risks that may lead to data loss and system failure, including natural disasters, virus attacks, human error, and sudden crashes. If something goes wrong, Windows 10 may be damaged, and reinstalling the system and necessary applications can take considerable time. To avoid the consequences of these risks, creating a Windows 10 system image backup after a successful upgrade or fresh installation is essential.

Create System Image Backup in Windows 10 File History

Microsoft recognizes that Windows 10 users may need to back up their systems for data protection. Therefore, the system backup solution called "File History," which was included in Windows 8/8.1, is also available. You can find it in Control Panel, as shown below:

File History provides a way to create a system image backup in Windows 10. However, its disadvantages cannot be ignored. This method can consume a large amount of free space, and File History may take longer to complete the system backup. Is there a better solution?

QILING Disk Master Professional can make it much easier

As an old saying goes, "things will eventually sort themselves out". To address this problem, the market offers more effective solutions – third-party backup software. And, among the kinds of software, QILING Disk Master Professional is one of the most outstanding programs.

QILING Disk Master Professional is popular Windows backup software for PCs, laptops, and workstations. It helps meet a range of backup and recovery needs, including file, system, disk, and partition backup and recovery, as well as system, disk, and partition cloning. In addition, it has a clean interface that is easy for PC users to understand. QILING Disk Master Professional supports Windows PC operating systems, including Windows 10. The main interface is shown below:

From the image, we can see that QILING Disk Master Professional has a clean, clear interface that is easy to understand. To create a Windows 10 system image backup, select Disk/Partition Backup on the toolbar in the Backup and Recovery tab. The following screen will then appear:

Here, click the folder icon to choose a destination path; Disk Master has already selected the source partition. You can also edit the task name in the field for easier identification. Finally, click Proceed and wait for the task to complete. QILING Disk Master Professional can finish this task in a short time.

Note:
To save disk space, you can customize the compression level under Options in the bottom-left corner. Remember: the higher the level, the longer the operation takes.

Because data accumulates over time, it is better to set a scheduled backup plan under the Schedule button to minimize potential loss.

Summary

Protecting Windows 10 is increasingly important. This article has introduced two ways to create a Windows 10 system image backup. Compared with File History, QILING Disk Master Professional offers better usability and efficiency. Why not FREE Download this powerful backup software for a 30-day free trial to better protect your Windows 10 system?

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