Windows 10: Can a System Image Backup be used in a different version of Windows 11 on the same device?

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  1. KENNETH DE LUNA
    Kenneth De Luna Win User

    Can a System Image Backup be used in a different version of Windows 11 on the same device?


    Hi, I am currently using a Windows 11 Preview version from the Windows Insider program. Since I am in the Dev channel, I can't leave without losing my data. I've created a Windows 11 installation tool and backed up my data using "Backup and Restore Windows 7" option in the Control Panel. But I'm wondering if my data would be transferred on another version of Windows 11 from a Windows Insider version of it and if there are any another way to backup my data before a clean installation. Thank you

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    Kenneth De Luna, Oct 6, 2021
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  2. GEEKOID
    Geekoid Win User

    Using network hard drive for backup

    It depends what sort of backup you want to do. If you're happy just backing up regular files, then there are a bazillion (really, that many!) different bits of freeware to do that. There is a good list here:

    Download Back Up Tools for Windows - MajorGeeks

    and pretty much all of them can do network backups. Some even have fancy options like encryption. Really, the most useful thing is just being able to schedule them and know they ran OK.

    You may also want to make a system image backup too, and you'll find that software in the very same list.

    I don't have Windows 8 as yet, so I'm afraid I can't suggest any for that platform. Personally, I use Clonezilla for image backups.
     
    Geekoid, Oct 6, 2021
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  3. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User
    Restoring Windows 10 Image using Macrium Reflect


    In addition to the above. Here's my suggestion in step by step.
    I assume you have Macrium Installed in your current HD and already made a backup copy.
    1. Connect your new HD via USB port and boot up.
    2. Run Macrium, click on Restore tab then select the Backup Image that you made to restore
    3. click on "select a different target disk" then select your new HD as destination

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    4. Proceed to restore then Shutdown and disconnect the old HD and replace with the new HD
    5. Boot up with your new HD.
     
    topgundcp, Oct 6, 2021
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  4. DOUGWALSH1
    DougWalsh1 Win User

    Can a System Image Backup be used in a different version of Windows 11 on the same device?

    Backup using file history

    Thanks Robeline

    I was going by other advice and articles that suggest that backing up under Update and security/backup is now the way to go. I will try your suggestion.

    Doug
     
    DougWalsh1, Oct 6, 2021
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