If that's something you must be able to do, you could create a full backup using
the System Image Backup tool, for example, and then upload the package to a paid cloud storage service, such as Amazon Drive, Google Drive, etc..
System Image Backups are also deprecated (but continue to be available), so you may need to eventually use a third - party
system image backup tool for this functionality instead.
The process of finding
the System Image Backup tool is different in Windows 7 than in Windows 8 and 10, so we'll show you to find the tool in all versions, and then explain how to create and use the system image.
Third - party apps like like Macrium Reflect or Acronis True Image — at least, the paid versions — do offer some advanced features you won't find in the Windows
system image backup tool.
Although this guide is focused on Windows 10,
the system image backup tool has been around for years, which means that you can also refer to these instructions if you're using Windows 8.1 or Windows 7.
Not exact matches
You'll see a «
System Image Backup» link, which will open the «
Backup and Restore (Windows 7)»
tool.
Microsoft says it's not possible to extract individual files from a
system image backup, and they don't provide an easy
tool to do so — but they're just standard VHD (virtual hard disk)
image files that you can «mount» and copy files from using File Explorer or Windows Explorer.
In this Windows 10 guide, we walk you through the steps to create a full
backup, including all your settings, apps, and files, using the built - in
system image tool.
Windows really isn't designed to be moved between hardware without a full reinstall, and that's why it's best to create
backups of your files with something like File History or another file -
backup tool rather than creating
system image backups.
However, it's also possible to create full
system image backups of your computer's hard drive using built - in or third - party
tools.
The Windows operating
system includes inbuilt
tools that let your
backup and make copies of your files and create a
system image.
Better yet, consider making a full
image backup of your PC using either Windows» built in System Image Backup or a third party tool like Macrium Ref
image backup of your PC using either Windows» built in System Image Backup or a third party tool like Macrium Re
backup of your PC using either Windows» built in
System Image Backup or a third party tool like Macrium Ref
Image Backup or a third party tool like Macrium Re
Backup or a third party
tool like Macrium Reflect.
The reason behind the removal of Windows 7 File Recovery, which we could have used for complete
backup or creation of a
system image is that Microsoft felt that Windows 7's
backup tools were considered deprecated.
Unlike the Windows 8
backup tools, the Windows 7 File Recovery
tools can be used to create a full
system -
image backup.
The
system repair disc also gives you
tools for restoring your PC from an
image backup that you've created.
However, it also included all of Windows 7's old
backup tools, which you could use to create
system image backups.
If the correct drive is listed, click the Start
Backup button, and the Windows imaging
tool will create the
system image.
However,
system image backups are still a useful
tool in some situations.
This is good news for
system administrators, as it allows them to create and restore
system image backups without switching to third - party
tools like Norton Ghost.
Windows 8 also contains Windows 7's
backup tools, although
system image backups are hidden in Windows 8.1.
Windows 7 has integrated
tools for creating
system image backups and restoring them.
Also available in the
Backup and Recovery (Windows 7) tool, you'll find an option for creating a full system image backup rather than just creating a backup of select fo
Backup and Recovery (Windows 7)
tool, you'll find an option for creating a full
system image backup rather than just creating a backup of select fo
backup rather than just creating a
backup of select fo
backup of select folders.