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1. A disk image can be created in multiple ways:
   
   

   1. By selecting 'Image selected disks on this computer'.
      Using this option will populate the Image Wizard with all selected disks and partitions in the application main Window.
      
      
      
      

   2. By selecting 'Create an image of the partition(s) required to backup and restore Windows'.
      Using this option will choose all the partitions required to boot Windows. This may include hidden system partitions that are essential for Windows to start and run.
      
      
      
      

   3. Select a disk in the application main Window and click 'Image this disk...'.
      
      
      
      

   4. Select a disk in the application main Window, click on a partition, then click 'Actions' and select 'Image this partition only...'
      
      

       

       

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   The first page of the wizard Image Wizard shows the selected disks and partitions to be included in your Image and allows you to choose a destination.

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   In the Destination section, enter the target backup folder. You can type the destination path or click the browse button to choose a folder.  The destination path can be on a local drive or network share.

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   Note: You cannot enter a path that is located in any of the partitions included in the Image.

   The recommended name for your Image file is the unique backup set identifier ({{ImageID)}}. We recommend that you always use the default this recommended setting as choosing your own name can cause file name collisions. Please see   How backup sets are created and maintained for more information on backup file naming.
   

3. Click 'Next'.
   If desired, to edit the plan for the backup by making necessary selections.  Backup Plan for this image or click 'Finish' to save and/or run the Image now.
   
   

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   The second page of the Image Wizard is where you create or edit your 'Backup Plan'.

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   For more information on editing the backup plan and advanced backup options see Scheduling backups.
   
   

5. Click Next.
   
   

6. A summary screen displays detailing the settings used for this image. 

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7. Click Finish.
   You are now given the opportunity to save the backup options.

   
   
   

8. If you want to run the backup at this point, click OK.

   Your system partitions are backed up to the chosen location.

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9. When the image has completed, click Close to shut down the message box.
   
   

10. Click Close to close the backup window.

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