• How to backup windows 10

    Often, in certain situations, you may need a copy of your own OS, made in the form of an image. For example, if you need to make installation media or a copy from a downloaded distribution in order to use it later. However this process raises many questions due to the novelty of the system. Creating an image of Windows 10 on a PC is not that difficult.

    As a rule, most users tend to use various third-party programs downloaded on the Internet in this matter. But you can create an image using standard means, which is not difficult.

    An installation image created specifically for Windows installations 10 is not as relevant as its backup copy, due to the free distribution of the distribution with auto-installation. However, it is advisable to create an image of an existing system. A backup is essential because anything can happen. And it’s much easier to carry a small image on a flash drive than to later restore the operating system from scratch.

    Creating an image with your own hands

    Use different third party programs not always profitable. Of course, they save space on a flash drive or disk, and they do a pretty good job of it. However, in this case, there is a high risk of not being able to recover your data without using boot disk. But not everyone has it and not always. This is why it is not recommended to use these utilities to create copy of Windows 10. Therefore, it is most profitable to use the means of the system itself. It's not as difficult as it might seem at first glance.

    Finding the right tool

    So, to create an image of your Windows 10, you need to carry out several manipulations. First, you should open “Search”, which is located next to the “Start” button. After changing the operating room interface Windows systems 10 the process has been simplified compared to previous versions. We need to find the section called “File History”. Enter this name in the line and then click on the section that appears.

    A new dialog box will appear. In it we need to look at the lower left corner, where it says “System backup”. You must click on this inscription. Administrator rights are required; make sure you have them before starting the operation.

    In the section that will open after this action, you need to click on the inscription “Create a system image.” After clicking on this inscription, a new window will appear, which is what we needed. Here you can easily and simply create a Windows OS image.

    Directly copying the system

    The first step is to select the drive on which the copy will be stored. You can use several different places for this:

    • A local disk other than where the system being copied is located. Most convenient option, which will not require additional media. The image will be saved on the selected disk, from where it can later be used. You can create it here only when you are sure that your hard drive is working properly.
    • Local disk with operating system. Not the most profitable solution. If something happens to this partition, both the system itself and its backup copy will be lost. This is not why the Windows 10 image was made, so it’s not worth using. If you decide to create it here, it means that you don’t really need your backup copy.
    • External media (DVD). Convenient, practical, easy. The disk can be stored in some place where no one and nothing will touch it. However, there is a minus - you can always lose it or break it.
    • A network folder at a specific address. The downside is that without access to someone else's computer on which the file will be stored, it is problematic to use it. But such media cannot be lost or broken, unless the user of this PC is local network will ruin it personally.

    After this, you can create an image of the Windows 10 operating system. Select a storage location - and click on the “Next” button. A window will appear in which the user is shown information about the upcoming creation. It shows us that a backup copy consisting of such and such files will be stored there, and so much space will be required. You can choose which discs you want to copy.

    By the way, before you start archiving, make sure that there is definitely enough space in the selected partition. It is also desirable that after the operation is completed there is at least 10% free space left on it. If there is not enough space, close “Create an image” and delete unnecessary files.

    Now, to create an image, you just need to click the “Archive” button, and then wait, watching the progress in the status bar. You may have to spend a lot of time on this operation, but it is worth it. Windows 10 will automatically notify you that the operation is complete. And only after that it will be possible to close the window that displayed the archiving status.

    After surgery

    Immediately after archiving is complete, Windows 10 will prompt you to create special disk recovery.

    With its help, you can quickly restore the operating system when you do not have access to your image or other PCs with this version. It is recommended to do this, since it is much easier to play it safe.

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    The vast majority of users (perhaps you are one of them too) disdain the function that allows you to backup Windows 10. By the way, it’s in vain.

    It also provides a system backup feature. Moreover, by default, an image is created for all media files, documents and SMS, calls and bookmarks in system browser or application.

    To do this, you will need to go to the “Settings” application in the “Update and Security” section.

    There you need to find an archiving service. You need to put the toggle switch in the “on” position under the line where it is suggested to create a backup copy of the contents.

    Interestingly, the user can independently choose which parameters will be backed up and which will not. This can be done using the “Other parameters” section.

    True, if on a PC it was possible to independently determine where the system image would be written, on mobile devices everything is automatically saved to your OneDrive account.

    Normal system recovery

    If the backup was performed using the first method, then in the event of a critical error and incorrect operation system, you need to go to the “Shutdown” section in the “Start” menu, select the restart item and click on it while holding the Shift button.

    When you reboot, the advanced options screen will open, where you need to click on “System image recovery.” After selecting this item, the system will search for a backup copy and try to install it, so you need to take into account that the media must be inserted into the PC (if we are talking about a flash drive, CD or external hard drive).

    via DISM

    If the Windows image was recorded using DISM, you need to open command line administrator (as was done above), where you will need to enter:

    1. diskpart.
    2. list volume.
    3. We remember on which disk the backup is stored (in the “Name” column) + the disk that will contain the system.
    4. select volume 5.
    5. select volume 6.
    6. format fs-FS quick.
    7. assign the latter=V.
    8. exit.
    9. dism /apply-mage /imagefile:*disk where the backup is stored*:\*name of the backup*.wim /index:1 /ApplyDir:6:\.
    10. bcdboot:6:\Windows /s V:.
    11. diskpart.
    12. select volume 5.
    13. remove letter=V.

    5 - number of the disk with the system.

    6 is the number of the disk where the system will be installed.

    V- latin letter, which will be assigned to the system partition.

    Then you will need to restart your PC and the system will be restored.

    System recovery via LiveCD Aomei Backupper Standard

    To restore the operating system using this utility, you need to open this program and go to the Restore section, which is located in side menu. The program itself will find where the system image is stored and offer to install it. This is only possible if the media with the image is connected to the PC or if it is some kind of disk inside the system.

    In any case, you can specify the path to the backup yourself.

    After all the settings (if any have been made), click on Start Restore, which will be highlighted in orange.

    As it turns out, creating a Windows system image is not at all difficult. The main thing you need to understand is that you should not neglect the backup function and, whenever necessary, it is better to use it.

    Who knows what data you'll need in the future. It’s better to make an image of them so as not to lose them without a trace in the future.

    All these actions apply to mobile version operating system from Microsoft, because now users store a huge amount important information specifically on smartphones and tablets - mobile devices, which are always at hand. Yes, cloud services in Russia and the CIS are not so popular yet.

    Many PC users mistakenly overlook the importance of backups. Windows image, because They think that nothing bad will probably happen to their operating system and that it will work stably and reliably for a long time. But then rainy day X comes and the system, due to certain reasons (virus attack, etc.), stops responding to commands or does not boot at all.

    No matter what you do, nothing helps and all that remains is to reinstall the OS, followed by the tedious process of searching and installing, setting up previous programs. But everything could be much simpler if there was backup copy. It would take a matter of minutes to restore full functionality and all applications would be in place.

    In this article, we will look at simple instructions on how to make a backup copy of Windows 10 using a built-in, standard tool. A backup copy means a complete image of the system with all programs and settings installed at the time the copy was created. Those. after a potential failure and restoration of the system from the image, the user receives the state of the operating system at the time the copy was created.

    How to create a backup of Windows 10 using a standard backup tool

    To get to the function you are looking for, right-click on the “Start” menu, then follow the following path: Control Panel – System and Security – Backup and Restore. There is another alternative path: Start – Settings – Update and Security – Backup Service – Go to the “Backup and Restore” section.

    In the new window, click on the “Create a system image” tab.

    Then you should select the location where the system image will be stored. In my case selected external HDD disk.

    In the next window we indicate which disks will be included in the archiving. System drive C will be backed up by default.

    As you can see, the required storage space is of this archive quite large and will take some time to create the image.

    Once the procedure is complete, you will be prompted to create a system repair disk.

    If not free disk at hand, then this offer should be rejected.

    How to run Windows 10 recovery

    You can restore the system from a backup image in several ways: from the recovery environment of the working operating system and using boot device(if the system does not boot).

    If you have problems with Windows 10, but this does not affect its ability to boot, you can enter the recovery environment through the Settings application. You should follow the following path: Start – Settings – Update and Security – Recovery. In the “Special boot options” section, click on “Restart now”.

    If Windows 10 does not boot, then you can get into the recovery environment from installation media, for example from bootable flash drive . After opening the recovery partition, look for a window with additional parameters, and then restore the system using the image.

    Before creating an image, study technical information in the appropriate section. And don't say otherwise that we didn't warn you. Not only can the backup take a long time, but restoring the files will not be so easy. Or rather, quickly. To create a backup copy of Windows 10, you need to find a drive with a USB 3 interface (any generation), because more early versions work an order of magnitude slower, that is, 10 times. See for yourself whether to work for 5 minutes or 50. If there is no difference, proceed with what you have on hand.

    The image of ten must weigh no less than 60 GB. Provided that installed applications not much. For those who have downloaded the full Microsoft version Visual Studio(Billy Gates has been allowing this to be done for free for some time now), such a small volume cannot be done. Here it’s time to prepare 128 GB and even more. Given that ISO image The installer fits on a 4 (sometimes 8) GB flash drive. We would rate the tenth issue as very gluttonous. Even virtual machine it requires at least 60 GB of virtual space. For comparison, about 20 are allocated for Ubuntu.

    Technical characteristics: selection of equipment

    A simple analysis of market prices shows that copying to a flash drive is not the most cost-effective method. The only advantage is the relative mobility of the archive. Due to the small size of the media itself. The balance of power is such that old HDDs provide maximum speed transmissions at 3 Gbit/s. This is about 10 times higher than all USB 2 releases. Moreover, even the developers of the standard themselves agree that USB 3.0 provides real speed no higher than 3.2 Gbit/s. This is explained by the need to introduce check data bits and some other features of the protocol.

    Flash drive requirements

    From the above, it becomes clear that a flash drive of generation 3.0 or higher is required. It is she who can compete with the speed of information transfer with hard drives. The specific price of the volume of stored information is approximately four times higher. There is one more feature: our sellers do not distinguish a bit from a byte, so you need to focus more on the official websites of manufacturers when choosing products. Here's an example.

    Not long ago, SanDisk, a pioneer in the field of SD memory, released the type of flash drive we needed. Here is a screenshot from the company's official website.

    From the information presented it is clearly seen that the memory complies with the USB 3.0 specification, which is quite suitable for the task of creating a backup copy. On domestic market This product looks a little different.

    The figures shown in the figure are 8 times less than the real ones, which corresponds to USB second generation. Which does not correspond to our task, due to the fact that the process lasts for many hours. Seeing such inconsistencies, we decided to open the official website of the SanDisk company and see who got it wrong and where. It turned out that the products presented on the screen were described with an error, but were quite suitable for archiving.

    Motherboard

    The interface must be 100% supported from the outside motherboard. Most of them carry several USB 3.0 slots, starting around 2015. Along with this, the system unit also contains outdated second-generation interfaces, which work approximately 10 times slower. Therefore, before starting work, you need to look at the manual or solve the problem using some other method. We leave the latter to the discretion of the readers (because it is impossible to list all the solutions), and in the booklet the information we need may look like this.

    We see that on the rear panel there are 4 interface connectors of the new generation and 2 of the old one. As for the front part system unit, then to find out the number USB protocol You will probably have to open the case (to see where the wires go).

    Prices

    On AliExpress you can buy a hard drive with a capacity of 250 GB (SATA II) for 2100 rubles (including delivery). The pros and cons here are as follows:

    1. Disk space costs about 6 times less than a SanDisk flash drive.
    2. The speeds of the devices are approximately equal. Although the hard drive will most likely surpass USB 0.
    3. Since the hard drive is magnetic, transportation may have a negative impact on it.
    4. Most of the products are imported from China. It’s not a fact that AliExpress delivery is any different.

    USB 3.0 drives are not always available in regions. Please note that the screenshot above says something about delivery. And it costs money. In addition, the goods must be picked up at the designated place and time. This is not always convenient (with AliExpress product usually arrives at Russian Post Office). What we're getting at is that creating a backup copy of Windows 10, which is so different large size, not at all the most best idea. It was said above that the required archive size is usually at least 60-80 GB, so the drive should be 128. For example, the one shown in the screenshot.

    How to create an image

    After the transition, the search for available media will begin. Magnetic tapes are out of fashion today, so the choice is made from more traditional devices. It is easy to verify that among the listed disks there are also USB drives. Let's say more, there are also SD cards, although this is not directly emphasized anywhere. From a system point of view, in Windows 10 these devices are seen without any distinction. Both are connected to the same bus.

    Image size

    We have already stated in previous reviews that an SD drive differs from a flash drive only in shape and size. Now, make sure what was said above about Backup systems. Created image The disk weighs almost 200 GB. Agree that it will not fit on every flash drive.

    You could argue that we have a 16 GB page file. But pay attention - the programming environment takes up a little more than half. Apart from her, there is nothing in our top ten. No games, no complex applications. The most powerful program is GIMP for editing graphics. However, there is one secret. The wizard tries to archive the entire disk. Not only system files. In our case, the virtual machine weighs approximately 40 GB. But there is nowhere to move it. Consider this fact, perhaps knowing it will help you save some space (using the command line).

    Third party provision

    During XP, Acronis was widely used. To be honest, we don’t see any reason why it would be necessary to create a system image using a third-party application. It’s a different matter if storage with the Linux operating system is used.

    Linux Servers

    Ten sees everything perfectly external drives, on which you could back up Windows 10. To pair with file system Ext uses the Samba server (in common parlance - samba). The package is downloaded from various GNU resources, under the required version Linux. Installation is carried out with the command sudo apt -get install samba. This standard procedure, familiar to many. A set of files is created, configured through configurations, usually located in the /etc/samba/smb.conf directory.

    Actually, after setting up network paths, computers begin to see each other. Pay attention to the screen above: it has an option to search for places with remote access. A guide for setting up Ubuntu Server can be found here http://help.ubuntu.ru/wiki/%D1%80%D1%83%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B4% D1%81%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%BE_%D0%BF%D0%BE_ubuntu_server/%D1%81%D0%B5%D1%82%D1%8C_windows/samba_file_server. You can select a folder for storage, and ten will see it over the network. Many perform this operation through the built-in wbadmin start backup command. Options:

    • -backupTarget: Local folder to create a copy or Network folder to create a copy (archive destination).
    • -include:System volume (the partition to be archived).
    • -nonRecurseInclude: Folders to include (files that are not located on the drive specified above can be included in multiples, separated by commas).
    • -exclude: Folders to exclude (throwing out some folders).
    • -nonRecurseExclude:Folders to exclude (throws out some folders for locations specified in nonRecurseInclude).
    • -allCritical (specifies to include all system files in the copy).
    • -systemState (some specific files indicating the system state, for example, boot.ini).
    • -noVerify (do not check for errors, reduces operation time).
    • -user:Login.
    • -password:Password.
    • -noInheritAcl (if you do not use this parameter, then access to the copy is open to everyone, including unauthorized persons, no passwords needed).
    • -vssFull or -vssCopy (related to backup history).
    • -quiet (no report for each elementary operation).

    Login and password are used to access the server. Example: wbadmin start backup -backupTarget:(Linux server address) -include:C: -allcritical -quiet

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