Backup data using MSFT Windows Built-In Tools

Backup personal files, File History Microsoft built-in tool(s)

Note: Keep in safe place, could contain personal files/folder/programs/software etc.

Microsoft Search bar near the Start menu:

Attach the external drive,
Press and release the Windows logo key on the keyboard,
Type backup,
Press and release the Enter key on the keyboard or Click Backup Settings,
If off, Click the bubble “Automatically back up my files”,
May take several hours depending upon System Setup.

Start Menu

Attach the external drive,
Press and release the Windows logo key on the keyboard,
Click the Settings icon (gear icon),
Click Update and Security,
Click Backup,
If off, Click the bubble “Automatically back up my files”,
May take several hours depending upon System Setup.
Shortcut Keys/Hotkeys
Attach the external drive,
Press and hold the windows logo key on the keyboard and press the I key on the keyboard, release both keys on the keyboard,
Click Update and Security,
Click Backup,
NOTE: Click the bubble “Automatically back up my files” to disable, if it is an on demand (one time) backup.   
NOTE: May take several hours depending upon System Setup.

Related articles

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/file-history-in-windows-5de0e203-ebae-05ab-db85-d5aa0a199255

Methods to Create a system image

Note: Keep in safe place.  I recommend creating the image before using/storing any credentials and saving personal files/data.

Microsoft Search bar near the Start Menu:

Attach the external drive,
Press the Windows logo key on the keyboard,  
Type backup
Press the Enter key on the keyboard or Click Backup Settings,
Click More options,
Scroll down,
Click See advanced settings,
Click System Image Backup,
Click Create a system image,
Follow the onscreen instructions.

Start Menu:

Attach the external drive,
Press and release the Windows logo key on the keyboard,
Click the Settings icon (gear icon),
Click Update and Security,
Click Backup,
Click More Options,
Scroll down,
Click See advanced settings,
Click System Image Backup,
Click Create a system image,
Follow the onscreen instructions.

Shortcut keys/hotkeys:

Attach the external drive,
Press and hold the windows logo key on the keyboard than press the I key on the keyboard, and release both keys,
Click Update and Security,
Click Backup,
Click More options,
Scroll down and click on See advanced settings,
Click System Image Backup,
Click Create a system image,
Follow the onscreen instructions.

Related articles:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10/how-to-create-a-system-image-in-windows-10/84fa6683-e3ac-4e93-9139-368af9267869

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/create-installation-media-for-windows-99a58364-8c02-206f-aa6f-40c3b507420d

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10


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