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What is a disk image backup and how does it differ from file backup

A disk image is a backup of your entire drive including the operating system, programs, and settings. A file backup is just your documents and photos. Both matter — use them together for complete protection.

A disk image is a complete snapshot of your hard drive — the operating system, all your programs, all your settings, and all your files. If the drive fails, you restore the image and your computer is back exactly as it was. File backup copies only your important documents and photos to another location. You need both: a disk image for full system recovery, and file backup for incremental protection of changing data.

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