So how do you protect data?

When it comes to backup, you might be curious about the difference between system image vs backup.

And this post fromMiniToolwill offer you a completed introduction.

click Back up and Restore (Windows 7)

So you realized that it is necessary to back up important data.

Microsoft puts a backup utility in the Windows system, and you might find it in the Control Panel.

This feature can help you easily create a backup.

choose a location to save your system image

But you may notice theCreate a system imagebutton, so what does this mean?

What is the difference between system image and backup?

Now lets get to know the differences between regular Windows backup and system image.

choose drives that you want to back up

The system image is a large file that you could choose to store on anexternal hard drive.

Regular backup is mainly used to back up your personal data.

You are free to choose what you want to back up, or you canrestore files individually.

click Connect under This Computer

System Image VS Backup

Now in this part we will discuss system image vs backup.

We have compared the speed of their backups, the required storage space, their flexibility and compatibility.

But if all conditions are the same, the system image will take a longer time.

perform the backup task

So what is the difference between common backup vs system image?

However, if you have performed a system image before, you might only choose to restore all.

Of course, there is very little chance that you could successfully restore the system image to another computer.

All in all, this part has introduced you to the difference between Windows system image vs backup.

But when your system crashes, a system image is a better choice.

However, the system image is used for a specific purpose.

The purpose of it is to safeguard your gear and avoid reinstalling your system in the worst case.

System image vs backup?

Which one is better?

Whats more, there is a piece of powerfulbackup softwarethat it’s possible for you to use MiniTool ShadowMaker.

Below I will show you how to create a system image in Windows 10.

Now follow the instructions below to create a system image.

Step 1: TypeControl Panelin theSearchbar, then pick the best match one to open it.

Step 2: SetView by: Categoryand then clickBack up and Restore (Windows 7).

Step 3: ClickCreate a system imagein the left panel.

Step 4: Choose a location to back up your backup, and then clickNext.

Step 6: Confirm your backup options and then clickStart backup.

Then wait for the backup to complete.

And after the backup completed successfully, clickClose.

Here are steps of creating a system image with Windows snap-in tool.

After you have completed these steps, you have successfully created a system image.

It also enables you to back up the operating system.

And you might easily restore the system image to another computer because MiniTool ShadowMaker can handle the incompatibility issue.

And it’s possible for you to use the software for free within 30 days.

Step 2: ClickConnectunderThis Computerto get into the main interface.

Step 3: Navigate to theBackuppage.

MiniTool ShadowMaker backs up your operating system and chooses the destination by default.

So you just need to clickBack up Nowto begin the backup task.

Step 4: Wait for MiniTool ShadowMaker to finish creating a system image.

But luckily, MiniTool ShadowMaker can avoid this issue.

System Image VS Backup FAQ