{"id":135767,"date":"2025-10-29T06:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T10:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=135767"},"modified":"2026-02-26T07:39:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T12:39:18","slug":"backup-windows-11-external-usb-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/backup-windows-11-external-usb-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create a full backup on Windows 11 to external USB drive"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To create a full backup of Windows 11, open the <strong>&#8220;System Image Backup&#8221;<\/strong> settings in the Control Panel, click &#8220;<strong>Create a system image,&#8221; s<\/strong>elect the external storage destination, and start the backup.<\/li>\n<li>You can also use the <strong>&#8220;wbAdmin&#8221;<\/strong> command to create a Windows 11 backup with Command Prompt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a>, creating a full backup to an external USB drive ensures you have a security copy of the entire system (including from secondary hard drives), which allows you to restore your computer in case of critical system problems, malware attacks like ransomware, hardware failure, or when upgrading the primary storage drive.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, a backup can help you roll back to a previous installation after upgrading to a new feature update or an entirely new version, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/upgrade-windows-10-windows-11\/\">Windows 10 to Windows 11<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While Windows 11\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">includes the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/cloud-backup-apps-settings-files-windows-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Windows Backup&#8221;<\/a> tool, which focuses on safeguarding files and settings in the cloud<\/span>, it does not offer a full system image backup. However, the legacy &#8220;System Image Backup&#8221; tool, accessible through the &#8220;Backup and Restore (Windows 7)&#8221; feature, remains available for creating backups to external drives that capture the entire system, including the operating system, applications, settings, and personal data.<\/p>\n<section class=\"custom-related-posts-wrapper\"><span class=\"custom-related-posts-heading\">Related<\/span><div class=\"custom-related-posts-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-full-backup-network-drive-windows-11\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to create a full backup to a network drive on Windows 11, 10\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/windows-11-full-backup-network-hero-mauro-huculak.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to create a full backup to a network drive on Windows 11, 10\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to create a full backup to a network drive on Windows 11, 10<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-windows-10-system-image-backup\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to create full backup on Windows 10\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/windows-10-full-backup-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to create full backup on Windows 10\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to create full backup on Windows 10<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<p>It is important to note that &#8220;Backup and Restore (Windows 7)&#8221; is a deprecated feature, meaning it is no longer under active development and may be removed in future updates. Microsoft advises considering third-party full backup solutions as alternatives. However, you can still use it to create temporary full backups to upgrade the system drive, protect your previous installation before updating to a new version of Windows, and other scenarios.<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I&#8217;ll outline the steps to create a full Windows 11 backup to an external drive. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-full-backup-network-drive-windows-11\/\">save a full backup to a network location<\/a> with these instructions.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#create_backup_windows11\">Create full Windows 11 backup to external drive from System Image Backup<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#create_backup_wbadmin_windows11\">Create full Windows 11 backup to external drive from wbAdmin command<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#restore_backup_windows11\">Restore full backup to same drive on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#restore_backup_new_drive_windows11\">Restore full backup to new drive on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Important:<\/strong> You must connect a <strong>&#8220;USB hard drive&#8221;<\/strong> (big drive with the cable) or use a secondary internal hard drive. You <strong>cannot<\/strong> use a <strong>&#8220;USB flash drive&#8221;<\/strong> (also called a thumb drive) since they&#8217;re slow and incompatible with the feature.<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"create_backup_windows11\">Create full Windows 11 backup to external drive from System Image Backup<\/h2>\n<p>To create a full backup of Windows 11 to an external USB drive, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong> on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> and click the top result to open the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>System and Security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>File History<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-161010\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-file-history-settings.webp?resize=827%2C319&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Control Panel File History option\" width=\"827\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-file-history-settings.webp?w=874&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 874w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-file-history-settings.webp?resize=300%2C116&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-file-history-settings.webp?resize=150%2C58&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;System Image Backup&#8221;<\/strong> option from the left pane.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-161012\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-system-image-backup.webp?resize=827%2C319&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 System Image Backup option\" width=\"827\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-system-image-backup.webp?w=874&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 874w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-system-image-backup.webp?resize=300%2C116&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-system-image-backup.webp?resize=150%2C58&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Create a system image&#8221;<\/strong> option from the left pane.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-161009\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-create-system-image.webp?resize=827%2C319&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Create a system image option\" width=\"827\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-create-system-image.webp?w=874&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 874w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-create-system-image.webp?resize=300%2C116&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-create-system-image.webp?resize=150%2C58&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the external drive to save the Windows 11 backup.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-161013\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/choose-external-drive-windows-11-backup.webp?resize=628%2C585&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 backup external drive\" width=\"628\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/choose-external-drive-windows-11-backup.webp?w=628&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 628w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/choose-external-drive-windows-11-backup.webp?resize=300%2C279&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/choose-external-drive-windows-11-backup.webp?resize=616%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 616w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/choose-external-drive-windows-11-backup.webp?resize=150%2C140&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Start backup<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-161011\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-start-full-backup.webp?resize=628%2C585&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Start backup\" width=\"628\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-start-full-backup.webp?w=628&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 628w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-start-full-backup.webp?resize=300%2C279&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-start-full-backup.webp?resize=616%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 616w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-start-full-backup.webp?resize=150%2C140&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>No<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Close<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, a full backup of the entire computer will be created on the external storage, including the installation files, settings, applications, and personal files.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"responsive-youtube-container\">\n        <iframe\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lWuEIP2HShU?rel=0&showinfo=0\"\n            frameborder=\"0\"\n            allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n            allowfullscreen\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n        ><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<p>You will also be prompted to create a repair disk, but you can ignore this option since you can use the Windows 11 bootable media to access the recovery settings to restore the backup.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"create_backup_wbadmin_windows11\">Create full Windows 11 backup to external drive from wbAdmin command<\/h2>\n<p>To create a backup on Windows 11 with the Command Prompt wbAdmin utility, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>, right-click the top result, and select the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to create a full backup with wbAdmin on Windows 11 and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>wbAdmin start backup -backupTarget:E: -include:C: -allCritical -quiet<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-135775\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/wbadmin-backup-windows-11-command.jpg?resize=827%2C416&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 wbAdmin command\" width=\"827\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/wbadmin-backup-windows-11-command.jpg?w=866&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 866w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/wbadmin-backup-windows-11-command.jpg?resize=300%2C151&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/wbadmin-backup-windows-11-command.jpg?resize=150%2C76&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the command,\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">replace\u00a0<strong>&#8220;E&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0in the\u00a0<strong>&#8220;-backupTarget&#8221;<\/strong> option with the drive letter of<\/span>\u00a0the external drive to use for the backup.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Type the following command to create a full backup that includes all the drives connected to the device, and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>wbAdmin start backup -backupTarget:E: -include:C:,D:,F: -allCritical -quiet<\/pre>\n<p>In the command, replace the drive letters in the option <strong>&#8220;-include:C:,E:,F:&#8221;<\/strong> with letters reflecting the device&#8217;s drives.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the backup will be saved to the external drive you specified in the command.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"restore_backup_windows11\">Restore full backup to same drive on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>Since both methods process the backup identically, you can use the same instructions to recover a device using a previous backup. If you don&#8217;t have access to the desktop, <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/access-advanced-startup-options-windows-11\/\">follow these steps<\/a> to boot the computer in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) to use the System Image Recovery tool.<\/p>\n<p>To restore Windows 11 from backup, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>System<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Recovery<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart now<\/strong> button under the &#8220;Recovery options&#8221; section for the &#8220;Advanced startup&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-182259\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/windows-11-access-winre.webp?resize=827%2C387&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Settings Advanced startup option\" width=\"827\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/windows-11-access-winre.webp?w=911&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 911w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/windows-11-access-winre.webp?resize=300%2C140&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/windows-11-access-winre.webp?resize=150%2C70&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart now<\/strong> button again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-135777\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/windows-11-recovery-troubleshoot.jpg?resize=827%2C397&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Troubleshoot\" width=\"827\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/windows-11-recovery-troubleshoot.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/windows-11-recovery-troubleshoot.jpg?resize=300%2C144&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/windows-11-recovery-troubleshoot.jpg?resize=1020%2C489&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/windows-11-recovery-troubleshoot.jpg?resize=150%2C72&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Advanced options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-135778\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/windows-11-recovery-advanced-options.jpg?resize=827%2C312&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Advanced options\" width=\"827\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/windows-11-recovery-advanced-options.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/windows-11-recovery-advanced-options.jpg?resize=300%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/windows-11-recovery-advanced-options.jpg?resize=1020%2C384&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/windows-11-recovery-advanced-options.jpg?resize=150%2C57&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>See more recovery options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-135779\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/windows-11-recovery-options.jpg?resize=827%2C455&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Recovery options\" width=\"827\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/windows-11-recovery-options.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/windows-11-recovery-options.jpg?resize=300%2C165&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/windows-11-recovery-options.jpg?resize=1020%2C561&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/windows-11-recovery-options.jpg?resize=150%2C82&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;System Image Recovery&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-135780\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/advanced-options-system-image-recovery.jpg?resize=827%2C228&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"System Image Recovery\" width=\"827\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/advanced-options-system-image-recovery.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/advanced-options-system-image-recovery.jpg?resize=300%2C83&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/advanced-options-system-image-recovery.jpg?resize=1020%2C281&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/advanced-options-system-image-recovery.jpg?resize=150%2C41&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Use the latest available system image&#8221;<\/strong> option to restore the Windows 11 backup.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-161017\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-restore-backup-option.webp?resize=516%2C412&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 restore backup options\" width=\"516\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-restore-backup-option.webp?w=516&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 516w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-restore-backup-option.webp?resize=300%2C240&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-restore-backup-option.webp?resize=150%2C120&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 516px) 100vw, 516px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> If you didn&#8217;t <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/disable-suspend-bitlocker-windows-11\/\">disable BitLocker encryption<\/a>, you&#8217;ll have to enter your recovery key to complete the recovery. Use these instructions to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/find-bitlocker-recovery-key-windows\/\">find the BitLocker recovery key<\/a> to unlock the drive.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button again.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-161018\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/choose-restore-options-windows-11.webp?resize=518%2C414&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Restore backup additional settings\" width=\"518\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/choose-restore-options-windows-11.webp?w=518&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 518w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/choose-restore-options-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C240&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/choose-restore-options-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C120&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Finish<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-161016\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-complete-backup-restore.webp?resize=516%2C412&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Complete backup restore\" width=\"516\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-complete-backup-restore.webp?w=516&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 516w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-complete-backup-restore.webp?resize=300%2C240&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-complete-backup-restore.webp?resize=150%2C120&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 516px) 100vw, 516px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the tool will restore the computer&#8217;s full backup, including the operating system, settings, apps, and files since the last backup.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"restore_backup_new_drive_windows11\">Restore full backup to new drive on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>If you have to restore a full backup to a new drive on the same computer after a hardware failure or to increase storage capacity, you will have to replace the drive, then use a Windows 11 USB bootable media to access the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) to recover your system.<\/p>\n<p>Although you can restore your previous installation to a new drive, this is only possible on the same computer. You cannot restore a full backup on a different device because the hardware will be different.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To restore a Windows 11 setup from a backup on a new hard drive, connect the USB bootable media and the storage device with the full backup, and follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Power on the computer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Press any key on the startup prompt.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> To start a device with a bootable USB flash drive, you must change the BIOS settings. This process usually requires pressing one of the function keys (F1, F2, F3, F10, or F12), the ESC, or the Delete key. For more accurate instructions, visit your computer manufacturer&#8217;s support website. Also, this process will delete everything on the hard drive. As a result, it&#8217;s recommended to back up any files before proceeding.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next\u00a0<\/strong>button on the &#8220;Windows Setup&#8221; page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next <\/strong>button again.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Repair my PC&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-176559\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/windows-11-setup-repair-my-pc_.webp?resize=718%2C564&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Setup Repair my PC option\" width=\"718\" height=\"564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/windows-11-setup-repair-my-pc_.webp?w=718&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 718w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/windows-11-setup-repair-my-pc_.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/windows-11-setup-repair-my-pc_.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next <\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select your setup language.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;System Image Recovery&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-176561\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/windows-11-winre-system-image-recovery_.webp?resize=827%2C388&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"System Image Recovery\" width=\"827\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/windows-11-winre-system-image-recovery_.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/windows-11-winre-system-image-recovery_.webp?resize=300%2C141&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/windows-11-winre-system-image-recovery_.webp?resize=1020%2C478&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/windows-11-winre-system-image-recovery_.webp?resize=150%2C70&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on the Windows 11 operating system option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\">Select the <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\">&#8220;Use the latest available system image&#8221;<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\"> option to restore the backup on a new hard drive.<\/span><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-161017\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-restore-backup-option.webp?resize=516%2C412&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 restore backup options\" width=\"516\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-restore-backup-option.webp?w=516&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 516w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-restore-backup-option.webp?resize=300%2C240&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-restore-backup-option.webp?resize=150%2C120&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 516px) 100vw, 516px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\">Click the <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\">Next<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\"> button again.<\/span><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-161018\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/choose-restore-options-windows-11.webp?resize=518%2C414&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Restore backup additional settings\" width=\"518\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/choose-restore-options-windows-11.webp?w=518&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 518w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/choose-restore-options-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C240&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/choose-restore-options-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C120&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\">Click the <\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\">Finish<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\"> button.<\/span><br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-161016\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-complete-backup-restore.webp?resize=516%2C412&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Complete backup restore\" width=\"516\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-complete-backup-restore.webp?w=516&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 516w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-complete-backup-restore.webp?resize=300%2C240&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/windows-11-complete-backup-restore.webp?resize=150%2C120&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 516px) 100vw, 516px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>Yes\u00a0<\/strong>to confirm deleting<\/span>\u00a0the new drive.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK <\/strong>button to confirm that BitLocker has been disabled on the new drive (if applicable).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart now<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, Windows 11, along with your programs, settings, and files, will be restored to the new hard drive.<\/p>\n<p>You can now <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/enable-bitlocker-device-encryption-windows-11-home\/\">re-enable BitLocker from the Settings app on Windows 11 Home<\/a> or from the Control Panel for <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/enable-bitlocker-windows-11\/\">devices running Windows 11 Pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If the new drive has a larger capacity, then you will have to either extend the Windows 11 installation partition or create a new partition with the unallocated space. The easiest approach would be to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-partition-windows-11\/\">create a new partition<\/a> with the remaining space to store your data. However, if you want to allocate the unallocated space\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">on the &#8220;C&#8221; drive, you will have to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/move-partition-windows-10-gparted\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">move the recovery partition<\/a> using a third-party tool before you can use\u00a0<\/span>the space.<\/p>\n<p>While a full backup is essential to any recovery plan, remember to be proactive because a backup can only restore data from the last time you created it. Also, you should use <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-file-backup-file-history-windows-11\/\">File History<\/a> or a cloud storage service like OneDrive to keep your files backed up.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can use third-party tools to back up Windows 11, including <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/backup-windows-11-macrium-reflect\/\">Macrium Reflect<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-full-backup-veeam-windows-11\/\">Veeam<\/a>. Macrium Reflect is a popular paid software for creating and restoring backups. This option used to be free, but a trial option has replaced it. Veeam is also a paid backup software, but there&#8217;s a free option with basic features that anyone can use.<\/p>\n<h3>FAQs about creating and restoring a full backup on Windows 11<\/h3>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers regarding backup and restore on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h4>What is a full backup on Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>A full backup on Windows 11 is a complete copy of your system, including Windows 11 files, installed applications, settings, and personal data. It lets you restore your computer to a working state after problems such as system crashes, malware attacks, or drive failures.<\/p>\n<h4>What tool should I use to create a full backup on Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>You can use the legacy System Image Backup tool available under &#8220;Backup and Restore (Windows 7)&#8221; in the Control Panel, or you can use the wbAdmin command in Command Prompt to create a full system image manually.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I use the new Windows Backup app to create a full system image?<\/h4>\n<p>No. The Windows Backup app on Windows 11 only backs up files, settings, and preferences to the cloud. It doesn&#8217;t create a complete system image. You must use System Image Backup or third-party tools like Macrium Reflect or Veeam.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I save a Windows 11 system image to a USB flash drive?<\/h4>\n<p>No. You cannot use a USB flash drive because it&#8217;s too slow and incompatible with the System Image Backup feature. You must use an external USB hard drive or a secondary internal drive with enough capacity to store the entire image.<\/p>\n<h4>How often should I create a full backup of Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>It&#8217;s recommended to create a full backup at least once a week or before major updates or hardware changes. This ensures you have a recent image to restore from if something goes wrong. However, critical data should be backed up daily.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I restore a full backup to a new hard drive?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. You can restore your full backup to a new drive on the same computer after replacing a failed or upgraded drive. However, you cannot restore a system image to a different computer because of hardware differences.<\/p>\n<h4>How do I restore my backup if Windows 11 won&#8217;t start?<\/h4>\n<p>If Windows 11 won&#8217;t boot, start your computer from a Windows 11 USB installation media, select <strong>Repair My PC<\/strong>\u00a0&gt; <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong> &gt; <strong>System Image Recovery<\/strong>, and follow the prompts to restore your last full backup.<\/p>\n<h4>Does the System Image Backup include secondary drives?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. When creating the backup, you can include other drives by selecting them in the wizard or adding them to the <code>-include<\/code> parameter in the wbAdmin command (for example, <code>-include:C:,D:,F:<\/code>).<\/p>\n<h4>Is System Image Backup still supported on Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>It&#8217;s deprecated, meaning Microsoft no longer develops it and may remove it in future versions. However, it still works on Windows 11 and is useful for creating temporary full backups before upgrades or major system changes.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I use File History instead of System Image Backup?<\/h4>\n<p>No. File History only backs up personal files, such as documents, pictures, and videos\u2014not the entire system installation. You should use it alongside a full system image backup for complete protection.<\/p>\n<h4>Why can&#8217;t I use my external hard drive for a system image?<\/h4>\n<p>When selecting the external hard drive, you receive the &#8220;This drive cannot be used to store a system image because it is not formatted with NTFS&#8221; message, it&#8217;s because the drive you&#8217;re trying to use has been formatted using another file system (such as FAT32, exFAT, Ext4, etc.). 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