Is this ok to create a system image backup in system drive?

[aniforever]

I installed windows 8.1 in my new hp laptop recently. And i created a system image backup in system drive using commands

MKDIR C:\REFRESHIMAGE

RECIMG -CREATEIMAGE C:\REFRESHIMAGE

with assistance from this Youtube video.

I just want to know if it is ok to create a system image backup in my system drive (C). As can it cause any trouble in future when try to refresh or reset windows 8.1 using this system image backup?

 

[gareththegiant]

ideally you want it on a separate drive in case your hdd breaks because if it does you wont be able to restore that image.

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

You should also keep that image itself backed up to yet another separate HDD (an external HDD is ideal for this) for extra insurance in case the existing HDD (the one which contains the image you just created) fails.

I always make three copies of my latest system HDD image using three separate external HDDs.

No good saving it on just one HDD as you never know which HDD is going to bite the dust first.
You need at least two copies of the image on two separate drives to be safe.

That may sound like overkill to you, but better safe than sorry.

 

[aniforever]

You should also keep that image itself backed up to yet another separate HDD (an external HDD is ideal for this) for extra insurance in case the existing HDD (the one which contains the image you just created) fails.

I always make three copies of my latest system HDD image using three separate external HDDs.

No good saving it on just one HDD as you never know which HDD is going to bite the dust first.
You need at least two copies of the image on two separate drives to be safe.

That may sound like overkill to you, but better safe than sorry.

ok sir, i will follow ur advice and make atleast one another image backup on an external drive. But i want to know that is there any problem i could face while if i had to refresh or reset my OS using this system image backup as this image backup is created in the same system drive partition (C), OS is installed. Like if in some extreme condition i will have to reinstall the whole OS and use as a fresh, can i do that using this system image backup which is created on the same drive partition, OS is installed without having to face any problem.

 

[RolandJS]

If I understand your operations and your questions...
Having the system image in the same partition as your OS (and Data?) will not work.
In order to be able to restore a system image, it cannot reside in the partition that is to be restored. Now, had you two partitions, C & D on the one internal HD, your OS and data on C, your system image on D -- such might be doable; however, it is much better to have any and all system images on affordable and reliable external media.

 

[aniforever]

Thans RolandJS for giving me the answer I was really looking for.

 

[mjslakeridge]

The only scenario I could see for storing the image on the same drive (different partition as mentioned above), is if you need to use the image to create a new OS install in the event the current OS gets corrupted, or you get malware that can't be removed. But, as said, that wouldn't protect you from drive failure.