Guide | How To Backup your system with Windows 8.1 built-in backup tool

The associated guide may contain user-generated or external content.
D

Deleted member 178

Thread author
hi,

Since some members here don't know how to backup a system with Windows 8 own backup tools , i will describe the procedure here:


Preparation

Lighter is the system , less disk space the backup will use so , be sure to do this first:

Virus Free:

1- clean your system (drive C) from viruses by doing a full scan of C with your AV (an infected backup is useless ).

Remove useless files:

1- lighten your system from non-needed files, cut-paste every files you wanna keep on another partition.

2- remove junk files by using Ccleaner (safer one) or any other disk cleaner.

3- Delete old restore points and create a new one. (this will bring back lot of space).

there how to do :

Control Panel > System and Security > System > System protection , select OS (C), Configure , click Delete , continue. then create a new one.

Kg4fnC3.jpg



Execution

Now our system partition (C) is clean from malware and junk; we can proceed.

Control Panel > System and Security > File History > System Image Backup, click on it.

uQpkfbq.jpg


2TQ0cIA.jpg


this step may took time depending your machine, then we arrive there:

UEcRDuZ.jpg


i highly recommend to save the backup to an external HDD. (be sure to plug it before launching the backup tool orit will be not recognized)

then after we chose where to save it, click next ; we will arrive here:

hXRUE3t.jpg


the tool shows you what will be backuped , depending of your system size ,

and as i said in another thread CLICK BACKUP :D

it will take from 20mn to some hours. go drink a coffee or watch a movie ;)


thanks for reading
 
D

Deleted member 178

Thread author
empty or not is same, since you will have to browse to your backup file from the advanced start-up menu.

just do a test : make a backup, use advanced startup then try to locate your backup ;)
 

Purshu_Pro

Level 29
Verified
Honorary Member
Aug 3, 2013
1,879
Is this a better option than file history? I have only 2 Partitions One is The OS(377 GB free of 440) and Other is recovery part(24GB used of 25 GB). So where do I backup? Should I create a partition?
 

About us

  • MalwareTips is a community-driven platform providing the latest information and resources on malware and cyber threats. Our team of experienced professionals and passionate volunteers work to keep the internet safe and secure. We provide accurate, up-to-date information and strive to build a strong and supportive community dedicated to cybersecurity.

User Menu

Follow us

Follow us on Facebook or Twitter to know first about the latest cybersecurity incidents and malware threats.

Top