[SOLVED] System image backup in windows 10

[Abraham Lincoln]

For storing system image backup, should I have a separate hard drive dedicated to system image backups?
Can i use the hard drive to store any other data?
How big would a system image file would be? If I had 50gb worth of data in my system, would the image file also be 50gb or would it be compressed?
i have a new laptop and would like to save a snapshot image file of my system using macrium reflect software, before I do anything on my laptop.

 

[howtobeironic]

It'll take a bit less than the filled drive space. Plan like it will take the same size though. A separate drive (and multiple ones of you can) is good practice.