Will I Have to Back up My System before Updating to Windows 10?
Do I need to backup my system or all the information and files on my computer (pictures, documents, music, etc.) on a separate device before I upgrade to Windows 10? Please give me an answer. Thanks!
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Melissa Lee· Answered on Jul 20, 2023
The answer is a big yes! Upgrading an OS is a major task and a lot of things can go wrong. You don't want to lose everything when upgrading, right?
To avoid data loss in upgrading, here are some suggestions for you:
Solution 1. Make a system image of the drive that has Windows installed on it. You can use EaseUS Todo Backup to do so with these easy steps:
- 1. On the main page, click Select backup contents.
- 2. Among the four available categories, click OS.
- 3. Select the backup destination. Both Local Drive and NAS can be used to save the backup file.
Solution 2. Make a Windows 7 System repair disk or Windows 8 Recovery drive. You'd better test it after creating it. Just check if you can boot from it.
Solution 3. Make a backup of all your files for applications you have added.
Related article: Create Windows 10 Backup System Image
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