Windows 10: How to create a universal backup ?

Hi,

I want to create a universal backup so that I can restore Windows 10 on any machine with a different hardware. I have heard that apparently Windows 10 is better with hardware changes now in comparison to Windows 7 where system would either bluescreen or be stuck in a reboot loop.

I'm thinking to just uninstall all the drivers, run Sysprep then shut down Windows 10 . After that I would make a backup so that when I restore it, Windows 10 will detect different hardware and adjust all the drivers. Would that work ?

I also have a few questions:

1) Would the above method preserve all of my Control Panel Settings, Windows Settings App, Group Policy and user environment ? I have heard that Sysprep can have issues with correctly preserving user environment after initiating sysprep.

2) I need a free imaging tool that I can boot into from USB stick and make a cold backup of Windows from its own environment rather than just installing a software in Windows. I have used Norton Ghost for Windows 7 before and I'm looking for something similar. I was thinking about using Clonezilla but I don't know how compatible this software is with Windows 10.

Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks

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Backup skipped

Hi Ken,

For us to better isolate your concern, we need additional information. Kindly answer the following questions below:

• Are your backing up files or creating a system image?
  
• Are you getting any error messages?
  
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
  

In the meantime, we suggest deleting the backup you created and create a new one. Click this
article
and follow the steps on how to create a backup.

We'll keep an eye out for your response.

 

Can't create a Restore flash backup in Win 10

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Community.

We understand your concern and we will provide the assistance required to help resolve the issue.

As per the information that you have provided, I suggest that you perform Power Drain and restart the backup process and check if you get the same error.

To perform Power Drain and check if you are able to create the backup. To do so follow the steps below:

• Unplug the charger and remove the battery of your laptop, if using a desktop remove the power cord.
• Press and hold the Power button for 30sec
• Plug the charger/power cord and restart system

Hope this helps

 

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