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10 November 2023  John Weaver  Senior Program Developer
 

Summary
Learn how to create a system image by using Windows Ghost software and Renee Becca to prevent data loss and ensure a smooth recovery in case of system failure.



Table of contents

table iconI. About Windows Ghost
table iconII. How to make a Windows 10 system image?
ghost for windows 10

I. About Windows Ghost

In the computer field, Ghost generally refers to Symantec’s disk cloning and backup tool. Ghost software can back up a specified partition or hard disk into an image file with the extension .gho.
Creating a Windows Ghost image refers to the process of using software to back up data on the Windows system. Users can generate a GHO image file for all content in the computer (including the operating system, configuration, applications, and files, etc.) and save it to another computer. Hard disk drive. When your computer cannot start normally due to operating system damage, system crash, virus invasion or other reasons, it can help you quickly repair the Windows system and restore it to a normal state.
The following will introduce the method of using Ghost software to create a system image. In addition, it will also introduce a system backup software with easier operation and more practical functions. Let’s take a look together.

II. How to make a Windows 10 system image?

1. Use Ghost software to make Windows 10 system image

It is not difficult to create a Windows 10 system image with the help of Ghost software. The specific steps are as follows:
Step 1: Run the Ghost software, and then find the (Local)-(Partition)-(To Image) option. After that select the disk drive you want to back up and click the (OK) button.
Select the source drive on your system
Step 2: Next, select the partition for which you want to create the Ghost image file. To select multiple partitions, press and hold the Ctrl key on the keyboard to select. Click the (OK) button after the selection is complete.
Select the partition to create the Ghost image file
Step 3: After that, choose the location where you want to save the image file. You can also create a new folder to save the files. After the settings are complete, name the file and click the (Save) button.
Choose where to save the image backup file
Step 4: When you save the file, the system will ask you whether you want to compress it, please choose according to your actual situation, and then follow the prompts for the next operation. Then if you receive a message “The disk is currently in use. Do you want to force unmount?”, please select the (Yes) option. Next, the software will create Ghost image files according to the size of your disk storage files. Once the creation process is complete, click (Continue) and select (Exit) the software.
Wait for the system backup to complete
If you need to restore the system image, you can run the Ghost software, then find the (Local)-(Partition)-(From Image) option, and select the image file in the location where the image file is stored. Then select the target location to restore the image, and click the (Yes) button to restore.
Restoring the Ghost image
Although Ghost software is a well-known system backup software for many people, its functions are relatively simple. The software introduced below not only has the functions of partition/hard disk backup and image creation of Ghost software, but also has the functions of system migration, hard disk cloning, partition cloning, File backup and other functions, and supports the establishment of automatic backup plans and the selection of backup modes, and the operation interface is also clearer. The following is a specific introduction.

2. Use Renee Becca to create a Windows 10 system image

Renee Becca It is a tool specially used for system/hard disk data backup and restoration. It can help you back up and restore important data in your computer, such as programs, system configuration, emails, photos, videos, documents, bookmarks, etc. It adopts the leading incremental/differential backup technology, which can save you more time and disk space. In addition to supporting system backup, it also supports partition backup, hard disk backup, file backup, and disk cloning to meet your needs. need.
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Renee Becca’s system backup function will also create a Windows 10 system image file, the specific operation steps are as follows:
Step 1: Download, install and run Renee Becca on the computer, and select the (System Backup) option in the main interface (Backup) column.
Renee Becca backup function
Step 2: Next, select the source file (device) and the destination. The source file (device) generally selects the system partition by default, and the destination can choose the location you want to save the system backup. In (backup plan), you can choose according to your personal needs Choose a suitable backup scheme mode. Renee Becca has 5 backup schemes to choose from, namely version chain mode, single version mode, overall mode, incremental mode and differential mode.
backup mode of Renee Becca
Renee Becca has 5 backup plans to choose from:
Version chain mode: Only the latest 5 versions are kept, and useless old versions are automatically deleted after the backup is complete.
Single version mode: Only the most recent version is kept, and the previous version is automatically deleted after the backup is complete.
Full mode: Create a full backup.
Incremental mode: After the initial full backup, only incremental backups are created.
Differential mode: After the initial full backup, only differential backups are created.
In addition, in (task plan), you can set a daily/weekly/monthly automatic backup plan and the time to start the backup, click (OK) to enable the automatic backup function.
system backup-schedule
Step 3: After all the settings are completed, click (Backup Now) and wait for the system backup to complete.
how to reinstall windows 10 with renee becca
If you want to restore the system, you can check the following.
Step 1: Run Renee Becca, switch to (Task) in the function bar at the top of the interface, and then select the (Rescue CD) option.
rescue CD
Step 2: Select the type of rescue disk to be created. Please select according to your disk and computer conditions. After the selection is completed, connect a blank CD or U disk to the computer, and click Select (Next) to create a startup disk.
select the Pro version
create a rescue CD
Step 3: Connect the boot disk (CD/U disk) to the computer where you need to restore the system, and enter the BIOS interface through the shortcut key when starting up, and change the boot sequence to boot from USB/CD. Take the following BIOS interface as an example, if you want to boot from a CD, please select (CD-ROM Drive), if you want to boot from a USB flash drive, please select (Removable Devices).
Change bios startup items
Step 4: After successful startup, select the system backup version you need to restore and the target location to restore in the window. If the system backup file is saved in an external hard disk, please connect it to the computer and select it. At the same time, check (Make the target system disk bootable) option. Finally, click the (Recovery) button to start the system restore command.
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