How Do I Create a System Image on a USB Drive for Windows 10?

Larissa updated on Jan 31, 2024 to Data Backup Questions Answered | How-to Articles

I want to save my Windows 10 system on my new USB flash drive as a backup. So in this way, I can restore Windows 10 back to normal if the system fails. But I'm not sure how to make a Windows 10 system image and store it on a USB. Do you have any suggestions?

Creating a system image on a USB flash drive has many advantages. It is a great way to restore the system when the computer fails, and the Portable USB can restore the system image to any computer. Besides, it can work as an emergency restore media when the system goes wrong.

There are many options to create a system image on USB in Windows 10, like using Windows built-in Backup and Restore, or third-party software like EaseUS Todo Backup

1) Use Backup and Restore:

  • Connect the USB drive to your Windows 10 computer.
  • Open the Control Panel and go to Backup and Restore (Windows 7).
  • Click on Create a system image on the left-hand side.
  • Select the USB drive as the destination for the system image.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

2) Use EaseUS Todo Backup:

  • Download and install EaseUS Todo Backup on your Windows 10 computer.
  • Launch the software and click on Create Backup > OS.
  • Select the USB drive as the destination for the system image.
  • Click Backup now to start the process.

EaseUS Todo Backup is a professional system image creator, allowing you to create Windows 10 backup system iamge with only several simple clicks. Besides, it also comes with many other advanced features, backup and restore Windows data, which can safeguard your computer in all aspects.

Download and give it a try; you won't be disappointed.

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