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What is the best PC backup software for Windows 11/10?
If you are interested in PC backup software. Windows built-in backup features are a good free option for backing up your PC on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Here are the main options:
1. File History:
Automatically backs up your personal files (documents, pictures, videos, etc.) to an external drive or network location.
Easy to set up via Settings > Update & Security > Backup > Add a drive.
You can restore previous versions of files directly from File Explorer.
2. Backup and Restore (Windows 7):
Available in Windows 10 and Windows 11 for creating system images and backing up files.
To access it, go to Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore (Windows 7).
It allows creating full system images and restoring your entire system if needed.
3. System Image Backup:
Creates an exact snapshot of your entire drive, including Windows, installed programs, and files.
Can be accessed via Control Panel > Backup and Restore (Windows 7) > Create a system image.
Use this for full system recovery.
Somthings about the PC backup software:
Not a complete solution – File History only backs up user files, not applications or system files (unless you use the older system image tool).
System Image Backups (via Backup and Restore) are infrequently updated – Microsoft hasn’t significantly updated it since Windows 7. It may not be optimized for modern hardware/UEFI systems.