How to Create an Image Backup

⚜️ Once I've convinced you that an image backup is important, your next question is most likely to be "OK, how?" Here's a short-and-sweet way to create one.

⚜️ Creating an Image Backup
Download, install, and run Macrium Reflect’s Free edition. Click on “Image selected disks on this computer.” Ensure the disk you want to back up is selected and the disk containing the destination is not. Enter the destination for the image file and run the backup. The result will be an “.mrimg” file at your destination containing the complete image.

Chapters
0:00 Creating an Image Backup
1:00 Download Macrium Reflect Free
2:45 Installing Macrium Reflect
4:10 Start Macrium Reflect
4:55 Backup entire disk
5:55 Image selected disks
6:25 select destination
7:09 Backup file name
9:42 Schedule
10:45 Run backup now
12:15 Check your backup file

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[askleonotenboom]

Download and install Macrium Reflect and use it to back up your computer.

[salty-walt]

OMG SOOO many videos on how to do this and you're THE ONLY ONE that explains things reasonably & actually shows the screen choices LEGIBLY!
You are a Gentleman and a Scholar SIR!

[jmcmob]

I decided to use Macrium from reading others' experiences. I went to quite a few tech site and I have to say… yours was the most understandable and well-paced tutorial. Thank you very much

[bbo]

Excellent video. I have used Macrium Reflect for a few years now and it has saved me. Now that the free version is ending at the end of 2023, I think I will buy the retail version.

[reyrey]

You are exceptional in explaining things for someone who is not a computer expert to say the least. You are my go-to guy for everything. Thanks for what you do.

[DavidM]

It would be nice to see how you would recover from a crashed, unbootable HDD. Great video Leo.

[ItsReubenYou]

The best tutorial on this specific topic out there. Followed your clear instructions to the letter and was successful in creating a system image backup of my recently purchased brand new laptop. Not only did I save this video for later viewing, but I also subscribed. Excellent work. Thank you so much for this tutorial.

[myidisinhim]

Been using MR Free for years and it has NEVER failed me. For the desktop that I built from scratch (Windows 10 installed), I leave an external hard drive plugged into it and set up a schedule in MR so it automatically images my system twice a week (via the incremental feature) and deletes images more than a month old so there's always available space on my external drive. I recently bought a low-end Windows 11 HP laptop to supplement my desktop, and after deleting all the HP bloatware I imaged it. Then I did a clean install of Windows 11 on it and imaged that as well. Just thought it may be nice to have both W11 images to play with.

I'd like to compliment you. You have a heart for wanting to help viewers learn important and practical things about their computers. You are trustworthy and you thoughtfully prepare your presentations and explain them very well. I like your YT channel and I thank you for the effort you put into it. :)

[AEMBowers]

Thanks, Leo. I've watched several of your videos now, and they are very well put together. You are a good teacher.

[Robert]

Very helpful helping hold my hand. Been running without backup for too long. Bought the software (since the free version not updated), got an external drive and now having a process in place. Thank you

[Mark-xpek]

Thanks for the great video. It seems like you should add the step of making a rescue disk since the backup image is useless without it in the event of a complete hard drive failure.

[bgtubber]

Thanks so much for the tutorial! You've encouraged me to start doing regular system backups and tools like Macrium Reflect are making it easy. Thanks!

[Cesar_EP]

With the “Default” compression, it took 2:40 to create a Windows Image (13 GB), and with “High” compression took 4:00 (12.6 GB). Honestly, the extra time does not justify so tiny space gained, I understand why Macrium recommends leaving by default. But enabling the image verification is definitely crucial, in my case added only 25 seconds extra minute to the task. Thanks for the tip👌

[codywy]

thank you!! More Macrium how to vids please

[cali-tg]

Thank you! Precise, direct and easy to follow for the noobs!! I look forward to learning more

[vincentpruner]

I've watched several of your video. They're all very clear and easy to follow. Since I also have the hardcover edition of The Complete Calvin and Hobbs book, I subscribed.

[maxandlobo]

Thanks so much for taking the time to clearly explain all the steps. The restoring part is what I'm not so clear on as to how to add the boot to the restored image. I'll look at some more of your videos.

[stevwal]

Thanks Leo
All explained simply with helpful screenshots of the process in a good amount of time. Going to image the drive of a new Surface before I start using it on the internet.

[pdep]

It will come as no surprise to read here, you have a talent for what you do. It's excellent - good content, well presented and no fluff. Kudos.

[ingodwetrust.wearelions.]

Awesomely clear and simple explanation, good job!