Solved Differences between backup and system image

[Franky]

Hello,

I'm amazed what are the real differences between backup and system image. I've heard that system image stores all data plus programs (including operating system) stored on the Windows drive (say, C:\) and on the other hand, backup only stores data of Windows drive (C:\).

In this state, system image has more power to saves us from lacks of OS, apps and also data.
But in steps of backing up in Windows 7, there is some writing that says, "it also create a system image"! So in this status, backup is backup of data + system image, so has everything of the both in itself. Is it correct?

 

[Brink]

Hello Kurdman,

You are correct on the differences.

When you setup a Windows Backup, you have the option to also include creating a system image at the same time. They are still separate items though.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/615-backup-user-system-files.html

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/663-backup-complete-computer-create-image-backup.html

 

[Franky]

Thank you Shawn for the tuts. They were very complex!

 

[Brink]

You're most welcome. If you have any questions about them, then please feel free to ask away.