I have an old computer running Windows 8 that I suspect is about to die. Can I use EaseUS to back up the system and restore it on a new computer?
Of course, you can. You can use the EaseUS to create a system image and then restore it to another computer with a few clicks.
EaseUS Todo Backup is a professional and reliable backup and restore program for Windows 11/10/8/7. It can help to restore the system image to a new computer without reinstalling Windows operating system.
Before the system transfer, you need to prepare the following issues to ensure a smooth system migration:
When all these preparations are done, you can start to create the system image:
Step 1. Launch EaseUS Todo Backup and click "Create Backup" on the home page, and then choose "Select backup content".
Step 2. Select "OS" as the backup source.
Step 3. Choose a location where you want to store the system backup. (Choose the external hard drive as the target disk.)
Step 4. Click "Backup Now" to start the process.
After the system backup, you can connect the external hard drive to the new PC and restore it.
Step 1. Launch EaseUS Todo Backup on the new pc, and click "Browser to Recover" on the main page.
Step 2. Guide to the external hard drive that saves the system image, and click "OK".
Step 3. Choose a recovery disk, and click "NEXT".
Step 4. Click "Proceed" to start the recovery process.
After the recovery, you need to set the computer to boot up with the transferred system. Save all changes, then restart your computer to check all drives and programs are working well.
Related Article: How to Create and Restore Windows System Image to Different Computer
Related Articles
How Long Does It Take to Reimage a Computer Windows 10?
What Is a System Image, and How Do You Create One?
What to Do After Cloning Hard Drive?
Is There a Backup and Restore Games Option on the Deck?