system backup

You’ve likely heard the rallying cry among performance enthusiasts: debloat your Windows PC, and you’ll achieve blazing speed, better responsiveness, and a smoother experience. Forums buzz with scripts, YouTube is filled with deep-dive guides, and every corner of the tech internet hosts debates...

Microsoft’s latest cumulative update for Windows 11, intended to patch vulnerabilities and introduce subtle improvements, has instead left a small—but significant—portion of users locked out from their systems. This is a rare but critical situation for the world’s most prominent desktop...

Microsoft has unveiled Windows Backup for Organizations, a new enterprise-focused backup solution designed to streamline data protection and facilitate smoother transitions to Windows 11. Initially announced at Microsoft Ignite in November 2024, this tool has now entered a limited public preview...

For decades, Windows has maintained a reputation as the de facto operating system for general consumers, power users, and enterprises alike. Its broad compatibility, massive software library, and familiar user interface have contributed to its dominance. Yet, as the pace of innovation...

Losing precious files on Windows 10 or Windows 11 can happen in a split second—one accidental Shift+Delete, an emptied Recycle Bin, or an unplanned disk cleanup, and suddenly important documents, irreplaceable photos, or months-long work might seem gone for good. But just as quickly as data can...

Upgrading an older PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11 can seem daunting, especially when considering hardware compatibility and data preservation. However, with careful planning and execution, it's entirely feasible to perform a successful in-place upgrade. Here's a comprehensive guide detailing...

If you've ever stared at your screen and wondered why creating a truly clean, bootable Windows 10 64-bit image feels like contending with a Kafkaesque bureaucracy, rest assured: you're not alone. The landscape of Windows installations, with its ever-shifting demands—now including the...

There comes a moment in every PC gamer's life where brute force, flashy specs, and a library bulging with half-finished Steam purchases simply aren't enough. The uninitiated might think all it takes to be a master of the PC universe is a monster GPU, an RGB-drenched battlestation, and an...

On Win10, I can go to Settings > Updates & Security > File Backup. How do I do this on Win11? I am aware on Win11 I can use Win7 System Backup Image creator, but that is not what I want. I am aware I can use 3rd party apps to create file backup, or I could do it myself manually. I am asking how...

The launch of Windows 11 has been met with mixed reactions, especially concerning its redesigned taskbar. Many users who appreciate the classic functionality and design of the Windows 10 taskbar have been exploring ways to revert their interface to a more familiar setup. In this article, we'll...

Learn about Windows 10 backup solutions to protect your important files and photos. Continue reading...

Can anyone tell me for sure, with Windows 10 Backup, if I set it to copy a folder (or single files) each night, if nothing has changed in that folder (or file) does Backup still copy it? I want to be sure that copies to a cloud server are minimized. Edit: Also, if a single file in a folder has...

Hello! I want to use active Windows installation to test its behavior after installing any new software to avoid problems. I know that's possible by virtual machine with the same OS and test them there. But problem is when I'm working in time on real Windows it changes and virtual machine is...

I am having trouble using file history. If I accept the defaults by just pressing Backup Now the result is just an empty 2Mb file. If I add Documents and Desktop the result is still just an empty 2Mb file. What I wish is to do is a file backup followed by daily incremental backups of the...

I made a complete system image backup on an external hard disk about a month ago, now I want to update the image. Does creating system image again on that same external hard disk create everything from scratch or update the existing backup? If so, how can I update my existing backup?

For those members that don't want to take the time to learn how to use a 3rd party image program; there is a feature in windows that you might want to look at. Here's a link from HTG If this has already been posted, delete or what ever needs to be done. Thank you! Also a you tube video! How to...

Hi A little over a half hour ago I was playing Tomb Raider 2013 and my power went off. After only a few seconds it came back on, but when I tried to boot my computer it wouldn't boot. I got a message that my computer needed to be repaired. I put in the Windows DVD and tried to do a repair but...

Dear Guys, I try to use BACKUP that comes with Windows 10. The BACKUP works well but i have some difficulties using the customization. - When i want to exclude folders from Backup, sometimes it works (the folder that i excluded appear in the list), and sometime does not appear. Question: What...

If I create a system restore disk or create a system image whilst backing up, do both take the current system image including all updates installed to the point of time I did the back-up ?

I have a Windows 7 Pro X64 system which boots from a two-disk hardware RAID-1 array, operating from an Adaptec 2405 hardware-RAID controller. I want to migrate my system and all data back to a single, new hard drive. I use Paragon Hard Disk Manager Suite 15, which has a handy Copy Disk option...