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8) Final Image Backup:

However before you go exploring Windows 10 it’s time to make that final image backup. So reboot the computer, click on the Windows 7 icon to load Windows 7, then launch your backup software and create a backup of the entire drive.

After completing the image backup your USB drive should have 3 folders and look similar to that shown below.

Note: Should you need to restore Windows 7 or the Windows 10 Technical Preview you can just select the partition that you want to restore, no need to restore the entire drive.

If you are using Windows 7 for most of your work and just exploring Windows 10 then you should consider creating a “Scheduled” daily backup of the Windows 7 partition, or you can include both Windows 7 and 10 partitions if you like and have the available space on your external USB drive. Pick a time when you know the PC will be on but you’re not using it, Dinner time for example.

If you have any issues or questions, I suggest you post your questions to Microsoft’s Community forum site (formerly called the Answers forum) for Windows 10 Technical Preview:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_tp-windows_install

How to dual boot Windows 7 and Windows 10 Technical Preview  ----->  
Image Backup strategy  ----->  
How to Shrink and create space for a Windows 10 partition on your drive  ----->  
Installing the Windows 10 preview  ----->  
Series of automated installation screens as Windows installs  ----->  
  (No user action required on your part, just sit back and watch)
Skip the screen shots and take me to the "Get online, Settings and Sign in" screens  ----->  
  (This is where you configure and setup your user account)
Remove the Windows installation DVD and Improve the screen resolution  ----->  
Final Image Backup  -----> 


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