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How do you perform a complete system backup?

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Hi, I was wondering how to perform a full system backup on a computer?

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Can you detail what you mean with “full system backup”? Then you might get better answers.

Also read https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/disk-cloning-in-linux-using-dd-command/ It shows how to clone your disk to another disk. That’s a perfect backup, isn’t it? All you need: a bootable Linux USB or DVD.

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Backup Restore

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If you are on windows 11 select control panel, system and security, and back up and restore.

Acros used to make a product called True Image

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Not sure if they still do but that would do a sector by sector backup of a HDD to another which made a perfect copy.

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To perform a complete system backup, use built-in tools like Windows Backup or Time Machine for macOS, or third-party software like Acronis or Macrium Reflect. Select a full backup option to copy your OS, files, programs, and settings, and choose a destination like an external hard drive or cloud storage. Once the backup is complete, verify the files to ensure everything is saved correctly.

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