How Do I Backup Windows 10 to USB?

I want to replace my hard disk but don't want to spend too much time installing the system and programs. I want to back up my Windows 10 to a USB to easily reinstall my system and programs. Is this possible?

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Jerry· Answered on Mar 09, 2023

Yes, you can back up your Windows 10 to a USB.

There are many ways to help you back up Windows to a USB drive, such as using professional backup software - EaseUS Todo Backup and Windows Backup and Restore (Windows 7).

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Way 1: Using Professional Backup Software - EaseUS Todo Backup

EaseUS Todo Backup is a multi-functional backup and recovery tool. It allows you to back up your system and files to a USB drive and store the backups in different locations, such as a USB drive, NAS, Security Zone, and Cloud. In addition, it lets you image a hard drive on Windows 10 and create an iso image of your operating system.

Step 1. Insert the USB drive into your computer.

Step 2. Launch EaseUS Todo Backup on your PC, click Create Backup, and then hit the big question mark to select backup contents.

Step 3. Click OS to start backup task.

Step 4. Choose the USB drive to save your system backup image.

Step 5. Click Backup now to begin your backup.

Way 2: Using Backup and Restore (Windows 7)

Another efficient way to back up Windows 10 to a USB drive is to create a system image to USB using Backup and Restore (Windows 7).

Step 1. Connect your USB drive to your PC.

Step 2. Type Control Panel in your Windows search box, open it, and click Backup and Restore (Windows 7).

Step 3. Click on Create a system image.

Step 4. Select the USB drive as the destination beneath the On a hard disk section, and click Next.

Step 5. Click Next after checking the System and System Reserved partitions.

Step 6. Click Start backup to begin your backup process.

Related article: How to Back Up Windows 10 to USB on Your Own

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