Why Does System Image Backup of C Drive Fail on Windows 10?

Larissa updated on Mar 15, 2024 to Data Backup Questions Answered | How-to Articles

I back up my computer regularly by creating a system image of the C drive. I accomplish this by going to Control Panel - System and Security - Backup and Restore and selecting the 'Create a system image' link. It worked fine until I upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10 Pro, which stopped working. Do you know why, how can I fix it?

The issue of 'Windows 10 system image backup of C drive failed' may occur due to various reasons, including:

  • Insufficient storage space in the target location
  • Corrupt or damaged files
  • Conflict software or hardware
  • Unstable connection between computer and external hard drive
  • The System Protection is not enabled

You can try the following solutions to fix the issue.

  • Clear unnecessary and junk files
  • Perform SFC to repair corrupted files
  • Check the compatibility of your hardware 
  • Reconnect the external hard drive
  • Enable System Protection

If none of these solutions work, you can't miss EaseUS Todo Backup Free, the alternative backup tool to Windows Backup and Restore. It enables a smooth and complete system image backup without any hassle. It only requires several simple clicks to create a system image. Download and make use of it now.

  • Launch EaseUS Todo Backup and click Create Backup.
  • Select OS as the backup source, and click Next.
  • While selecting the backup location, you can choose a hard drive, a cloud service, or a network location
  • Click Backup Now to start the process.

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