Backing up to external: Do I still need the Windows image backup that's taking up space in my C: drive?

[kwerdas]

G'day guys,

I just wanted to know as I'm backing up files using the "backup and restore" thing from the control panel do I still need the windows image backup file that's taking up a lot of space in my C drive.

Cheers,

 

[Junaid Balouch]

why create a backup in C?
why not other drives?
Furthermore, if the image is easily boot-able and restore-able there should be no issues. I mean if you need specific software to run and restore, then its kinda useless.

 

[kwerdas]

why create a backup in C?
why not other drives?
Furthermore, if the image is easily boot-able and restore-able there should be no issues. I mean if you need specific software to run and restore, then its kinda useless.

Apologies I meant E: Drive

 

[Junaid Balouch]

is it windows based backup?? i.e made via windows software of some thridparty?

 

[kwerdas]

is it windows based backup?? i.e made via windows software of some thridparty?

Windows based as I've never used a third-party before.

 

[SkyNetRising]

I just wanted to know as I'm backing up files using the "backup and restore" thing from the control panel do I still need the windows image backup file that's taking up a lot of space in my C drive.

Windows image backup contains all contents of your windows boot drive. It may become handy if your boot drive dies or gets screwed irreparably by some cryptovirus or some software update.
"backup and restore" thing - will not restore your windows.

 

[kwerdas]

I just wanted to know as I'm backing up files using the "backup and restore" thing from the control panel do I still need the windows image backup file that's taking up a lot of space in my C drive.

Windows image backup contains all contents of your windows boot drive. It may become handy if your boot drive dies or gets screwed irreparably by some cryptovirus or some software update.
"backup and restore" thing - will not restore your windows.

Cool, I just wanted to know if it was necessary to keep in the E drive.