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System State Backup & System Image Backup Windows 10 [2022]


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💻Suitable users For Server and Windows 10 Users
👁️‍🗨️Topic How to Create System State Backup for Server computer and System Image Backup Windows 10

What Is System State Backup?

Before running programs to create the system state backup, let's figure out what is the system state backup first:

System state backup: Backs up operating system files, enabling you to recover when a machine starts but you've lost system files and registry.-Microsoft

This type of backup is helpful because it allows you to restore a system to a previous state in case of system failure.

What Is Included in System State Backup?

The system state of a Windows computer includes several components crucial to the machine's proper functioning.These components include the Registry, COM+ class registration database, boot files, and the "volume shadow copy" service.When you perform a system state backup, all of these components are saved in a single file. The backup can work to restore the system state in the event of a system failure. In addition to being an essential part of disaster recovery, system state backups can also be used to migrate a machine from one domain to another.

A system state backup includes the following files:

Cite from Microsoft:

  • Domain controller: boot files, Registry, Active Directory(NTDS), COM+ class registration database, system volume (SYSVOL)
  • Domain member: Boot files, COM+ class registration database, Registry
  • Machine running certificate services: Additionally backs up certificate data
  • Machine running cluster services: Additionally backs up cluster server metadata.

System State Backup VS Bare Metal

Bare Metal Recovery (BMR) is a feature of Windows Server that allows you to completely restore your system in the event of a catastrophic failure.

So what's the difference between the two?

With System State Backup, you canrestore individual components without affecting the others. For example, if you have a corrupt Registry, you can restore just the Registry from backup and leave the rest of the system untouched.

BMHRestore, on the other hand, will overwrite theentire contents of your hard drive, including the operating system, applications, and user data.

BMHRestore is primarily used when you have experienced a hardware failure or another major issue that has rendered your system inoperable. System State Backup is typically used to protect against data loss due to software failure or corruption.

Part 1. System State Backup for Windows Server System

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How many steps? Five Three
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#1. Use Windows Server Backup

Note:The Windows Server Backup program is not installed by default.

1. Install the Windows Server Backup utility.

Click the Start button, and you can see the Server Manager on the top side. Click to access it.

Open Server Manager

2. Go to Features > Click Windows Server Backup> Click Next and Install.

Install Windows Server Backup

3. Run Windows Server Backup. Navigate to the right Actions part and click Backup Once...

Click Backup Once

4. Follow those prompts on the Backup Once Wizard.

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5. Click Next and then click the Backup button to start the process.

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#2. Run System State Backup Software

Attention! Do you want to enjoy fewer steps and more flexible server backup options?

Apart from the Windows Server Backup, you can use the safe and professional backup software for Server devices -Qiling Backup.

Qiling Backup for Business is a reliable and efficient backup solution for businesses of all sizes. It offers a variety of features to help companies to keep their data safe, including file backup, system backup, email backup, and database backup. Qiling Backup for Business is easy to use and provides high protection for businesses' vital data.

A perfect balance of automatic protection and manual control. -Techradar.com

Part 2. System Image Backup for Windows 10

If you are using Windows 10 instead of a Server PC, what should you do to create a full backup that includes the operating system, Registry, and other data?

System state backup for Windows 10 means tobackup Windows 10 system image:

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1. Create System Image Backup with Windows 10 Backup Software [Free]

Qiling Backupperforms well in backing up the system for the above method. state. Also, for individual users, it is Free.

The long name hides a well-maintained backup tool that boasts an interface that's friendly to Windows 10 power users and newcomers. -Digitaltrends.com

Step 1. Launch Qiling Backup on your computer, and click System Backup on the home screen.

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Step 2.Your Windows operating system information and all system related files and partitions will be automatically selected so you don't need to do any manual selection at this step.Next, you'll need to choose a location to save the system imagebackup by clicking the illustrated area.

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Step 3. The backup location can beanother local drive on your computer, an external hard drive, network, cloud or NAS. Generally, we recommend you use an external physical drive or cloud to preserve the system backup files.

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Step 4. Customiztion settings like enabling an automatic backup schedule in daily, weekly, monthly, or upon an event, and makinga differential and incremental backup are available in the Options button if you're interested. Click "Proceed", and theWindows systembackup process will begin. The completed backup task will display on the left side in a card style.

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More useful guide - Create System Image Windows 10 on USB:

Create System Image on USB Drive in Windows 10/8/7

If you need a complete guide to create a system image for a USB drive, stay here. This article will guide you to resolve this issue in three parts.

create system image to USB

#2. Built-in Tool - Windows 10 Backup and Restore

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System State Backup FAQs

1. How Long Does A System State Backup Take?

It depends on your file size. System state backup can take one hour or more to finish.

2. Does Windows 10 Have A System Backup?

Yes, Windows 10 comes with a Backup and Restore (Windows 7) utility you can use to backup your system files.

3. How Often Should System State Be Backed Up?

You should back up your system state every two months. Not exceed 60 days.

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