With the launch of Windows Vista operating system, Microsoft introduced a new Backup method For the system, namely System Image, this including all system files and drivers necessary for Starting and running the operating system. The image can then be used for a Rapid Windows reinstallation, without users passing through all Reinstal procedure (Thus, drivers, installed programs and system updates will be restored from Backup image).
Desi System Image Backup is available both in Windows 7 as well as in Windows 8, in Windows 8.1 Microsoft has given up on this feature. In case you want to Create a Backup image of the Windows 8.1 system, there is a method that makes this possible, through Command prompt or a Windows Power Shell.
How do we create a system backup image (System Image Backup) in Windows 8.1?
- Connect one USB device (Recommended one hdd-extern) the computer and make sure you have it enough space that Backup image to take place on it (if you have Windows 8.1 installed in dual-boot With another operating system, you may need some more space on the external device, because Both system partitions will be included in backup)
- open Command Prompt or Windows Power Shell cu Administrator privileges (Use the menu Power/Win+X) and type the following command:
- wbAdmin start backup -backupTarget:H: –include:C: -allCritical –quiet (where H is the external device you want to save the backup image, and C is the partition on which Windows 8.1 is installed)
- Then wait as the message The backup operation successfully completed. To be displayed (the process of creating backup can take from a few minutes to several hours, depending on how many data it will contain)
And ready. In this way you can create Backup images of the operating system in Windows 8.1. Succes!
STEALTH SETTINGS – How to create a System Image Backup in Windows 8.1
