Details. First step, launch Backup and Restore. Press Windows + X then click Control Panel. In Control Panel, click Backup and Restore (Windows 7) Under Control Panel Home, click Create a system image. Make sure your external storage device is plugged in and turned on. It should automatically be detected. More @Wikipedia
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