Usually, you use it to restore the entire operating system.
Thus, how can you extract original files from system image backups?
Find two simple workarounds below.
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Want to restore individual files from backup but dont how?
This post offers you how to select files to restore from backups in 2 cases.
Using Disk Management, you’re free to mount the VHD file as a separate drive.

This facilitates browsing all the contents of a system image backup and extracting specific or individual files.
Step 2: HitAction > Attach VHD.
This backup program offers a feature called Mount to achieve this goal.
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Step 2: By default, this backup software backs up the system.
Just choose a target drive to save the system image backup file and then hitBack Up NowunderBackupto proceed.
How to create a system image of Windows 11 on your USB flash drive?

MiniTool ShadowMaker helps easily back up the system to USB.
Locate the system backup item, hitthree dots, and chooseMount.
Step 4: Choose a proper backup version and opt for volumes to mount from the selected backup file.
Then, hitOKto confirm.
To dismount the drive, go toTools > Dismount.
This comprehensive backup software allows you to well create backups for your gear, safeguarding the data.
Its Mount feature helps mount a system/disk/partition image as a virtual drive to extract individual files.
Just try it now.