How To Create A System Image in Windows 8/8.1

How To Create A System Image in Windows 8/8.1

1. Search for “recovery” from the Windows 8 Start screen, then select the setting, “Windows 7 File Recovery.”
2. Once the Windows 7 File Recovery control panel launches, click on the “Create a system image” option/button from the left side of the window.
3. Choose the location where you want to save the system image.

1. How do I create a hard drive image?
2. What is a Windows system image?
3. Do I need a system image backup?
4. How do I get a normal desktop on Windows 8?

How do I create a hard drive image?

1. Attach an external hard drive to your computer and power it on.
2. Click "Start | Control Panel | System and Security | Backup and Restore | Create a System Image."
3. Click "On a Hard Disk" and select your external hard drive from the drop-down menu.

What is a Windows system image?

A system image is an exact copy of a drive. By default, a system image includes the drives required for Windows to run. It also includes Windows and your system settings, programs, and files. You can use a system image to restore the contents of your computer if your hard disk or computer ever stops working.

Do I need a system image backup?

System images aren't the ideal way to create normal backups of your computer and its files. System images are very large, and they contain files you really don't need. ... If your hard drive crashes, you can always just reinstall Windows — you don't need backup copies of all these files. The same goes for program files.

How do I get a normal desktop on Windows 8?

Right-click the taskbar at the bottom (or tap and hold there for a second to bring up the menu), and click Properties > Navigation. Under Start screen, check the "When I sign in or close all apps on a screen, go to the desktop instead of Start" option, then OK.