Win 8.1 backup

curious
3StarLounger
Posts: 323
Joined: 25 Jan 2010, 17:36

Win 8.1 backup

Post by curious »

Is Windows System Image Backup the same as an ISO image? Do they save the same elements: personal files, etc.Thank you

User avatar
stuck
Panoramic Lounger
Posts: 8125
Joined: 25 Jan 2010, 09:09
Location: retirement

Re: Win 8.1 backup

Post by stuck »

I don't know for sure but this article implies it is:
    https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/4241/ho ... windows-7/
:whisper: don't be mislead by the URL, the page title explicitly refers to Win 8 (as well as 7 & 10)

Ken

curious
3StarLounger
Posts: 323
Joined: 25 Jan 2010, 17:36

Re: Win 8.1 backup

Post by curious »

Thank you so much for that informative link. Convinced me to do a System Image.

Much appreciate your post.

JoeP
SilverLounger
Posts: 2050
Joined: 25 Jan 2010, 02:12

Re: Win 8.1 backup

Post by JoeP »

Technically they are different. A system image file is a complete backup copy of everything on a particular system, An ISO file a copy of a CD or DVD. So, whatever was on the CD or DVD determines what is in the ISO file. Typically, ISO files are used to make a copy of an installation disc.
Joe