Instructions for backing up and restoring Windows 10 computer data

Instructions for backing up Windows 10 computer data using System Image tool

System Image  allows users to save a copy on the computer with all data stored on the hard drive, folders. Note that before using, this device must have the corresponding size as well as be suitable for the hard drive. Because only the suitability will ensure the efficiency as well as the safety of the device.

And to perform the backup process, users need to follow all the steps in the following process:

Step 1: First, click on 'Settings ' on your computer.

Step 2: Then click ' Update and security '

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Step 3:  Click Backup.  In the Looking for an older backup ?  section, select the blue text at the bottom that says ' Go to Backup and Restore (Windows 7) . 

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Step 4: Next, click on the first line ' Create a system image '.

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Step 5: When the user performs the operation of creating a data system, the screen will show where you want to save the Backup ?, now click on ' On a hard disk ', make sure the computer has selected your hard drive as the location for backup.

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After completing the step of selecting the hard drive for backup, the user presses the ' next ' button at the bottom of the screen and proceeds to search for some addresses where you want to save additional copies here such as drive C, D, E. Then continue to the next step.

Step 6:  Click on the Start backup button .

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The screen will display the backup locations you choose, if you agree, click 'Start backup '. So the user has completed the process of installing the Windows 10 computer data backup system using the System Image tool. Besides, keep the external hard drive (the location containing the copy) in a safe place.

Instructions for restoring Windows 10 computer data using System Image tool 

In case the computer has problems that cause the computer to not boot or replace the main hard drive, the user needs to restore Windows 10 computer data using previous backups to return to normal operating status. 

If the computer can still work, go to Windows settings then click ' Update & Security ', next step is to enter recovery on the left and select ' Restart now ' to restart the entire system, rest assured that all information on your computer is still completely preserved.

The second case is when you cannot access the computer and have the Recovery hard drive next to it. The first step if you encounter this situation is to connect the computer to the backup hard drive. Next, use the bootable Windows 10 USB installed with a compatible device and then start it. At this time, the Windows setup page will appear, you do the following steps in turn:

1. Connect the backup drive to your computer.

2. Insert the bootable Windows 10 USB (or system repair disc) into the device.

3. Start the device.

Quick Tip: If your computer won't boot into the Windows Setup wizard, you'll need to change your system's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) or Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) settings. You can use this guide to enter BIOS/UEFI . However, these settings vary by manufacturer and even by device model, so check your computer manufacturer's support website for more specific details.

4. On the Windows Setup page , click the Next button .

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5. Click on the Repair your computer option in the lower left corner.

6. Click on the Troubleshoot option .

7. Click on the System Image Recovery option .

8. Click Windows 10 to select it as the target operating system.

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9. On the Re-image your computer page , select the Use the latest available system image option .

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Quick Tip: You can use the Select a system image option , if you have multiple backups and are trying to restore an old one.

10. Click the Next button.

11. (Optional) If you are restoring a backup to a new hard drive, you can also carefully select the Format and repartition disks option before restoring the backup.

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Quick Tip: If you choose this option, you can also use the Exclude disks option to prevent formatting of other data drives connected to your computer.

12. Click the Next button .

13. Click the Finish button .

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Once you complete the steps, the process of restoring your device from a previous backup will begin. The time it takes to complete the restore will depend on the amount of data and your hardware configuration.

When restoring your device from a backup, you must be aware that any interruptions or errors may prevent the process from completing, rendering the system unusable. To minimize the possibility of problems, make sure your laptop is connected to a power source and in the case of a desktop, make sure it is connected to a backup battery.

Once the restore process is complete, if it's been a while since you last created a full backup, you should go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and click the Check for Updates button to download the latest security patches.

Above is the information about the process of backing up and restoring Windows 10 computer data  that you need to know.  Hoanghapc hopes that through some of the sharing in this article, computer users will no longer worry when the documents they are working on are suddenly cut off and will understand the instructions to solve this problem.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 17 January 2025