Summary: The method to restore Windows image backup from the external hard drive is discussed in this blog. The manual as well automated method are covered in this blog.
The Windows image backups are created by Windows for the backups. The Windows image contains all the files, programs of the hard disk. The main advantage of creating Windows image is that you can restore your system same as of the previous state.
But, many people do not know how to create the image backup. People used to create a backup by saving the files in a drive. There are many tools which are used for the recovery of data. So, in the below section you will know the way for creating the image backup. Further, you will also know how to restore Windows image backup from the external hard drive.
Method to Create Windows Image Backup
However, the method is very simple for creating the Windows Image backup. Follow the following steps.
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First, insert the hard drive which has sufficient space for storing the data.
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Open Control Panel and navigate to All Control Panel Items >> Backup & Restore option.
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Now, click on Create system image.
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At the present window ensure, you have selected the hard drive.
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Click on Next button, and then click on Start backup button.
It will take a few hours to complete the process. After the completion of creating image backup process, you will be asked for making system repair disc. If your system contains an optical drive then you can create the system repair disc. Otherwise, you have to create the recovery drive.
Now, after creating the image backup learn the method to restore the Windows image backup.
Restore Windows Image Backup from Hard Disk for Windows 10
You can restore the Windows image backup by following the below steps:
- Go to Control Panel >> System and Security. Then click on “Recover system settings or your computer” option.
- In advanced recovery method window click on “Use a system image you created earlier to recover your computer”. And follow the instructions provides by the wizard.
In case your system is unable to boot then the system repair disc is needed for booting the system and then restoring it. For this, you have to attach the repair disc to restart the system.
Restore Windows Image from Automated Tool
I think the manual method needs more technical expertise to restore Windows image backup. Sometimes, there are chances the manual method is not successful to restore Windows backup. To avoid these situations I will suggest for the BKF Recovery tool. This tool interface is easy to use and it can swiftly recover data. You can download the free version of the tool to know the performance of the tool.
To restore the mailbox of exchange server you can read this blog.
Conclusion
The image backup is very useful for Windows backup. I think after reading this blog, you will be able to restore Windows Image backup from a hard drive. You can choose any method manual or automated according to your suitability.
