Do I need new Recovery Drive and new ISO after Windows updates?

Hello @rufford155,

rufford155 said:

I have installed Macrium and "created bootable rescue media" on a USB stick.
But I have no idea what do do with it !

I have also "created an image of the partitions required to backup and restore Windows" on an external HDD.
But, again, I am unsure what to do with it.

I thought it was only saving system files but it appears to have all of C: drive when I didn't need my personal files backing up as I have them elsewhere so why is that ?

And does it need to be the ONLY item on that disk or can I keep other backups on it too ?

Why does "Image selected disks on this computer" appear to do exactly the same thing?

You can keep as many Images on an External Disk as the Disk will allow.

As for the other questions, you might find these useful . . .

Information & Tutorials:

These Tutorials are listed in alphabetical order as opposed to relevance order.

> How to Create and Restore a System Image Backup with Macrium Reflect - TenForums
> How to Use Macrium Reflect Rescue Media to Fix Windows Boot Issues - TenForums
> Macrium Reflect KnowledgeBase
> Macrium Reflect User Guide - PDF

Macrium Reflect can also be used to Backup Files and Folders . . .

> Files and Folders Backup - Screenshot

NOTE: The FREE version also provides the ability to Mount the image file and Explore the contents.

Videos:

These Videos are listed in alphabetical order as opposed to relevance order.

> How to Backup and Restore a Hard Drive Image
> How to Clone a Disk Drive using Macrium Reflect and Resize the Partition
> How to Clone Windows With Macrium Reflect Free - HDD to SSD Upgrade 2020 [ In Depth Tutorial ]
> How to Clone your HDD to SSD With Macrium Free Software
> How to Create a Backup Image with Macrium Reflect - Britec
> How to Create a Macrium Reflect Bootable Drive with Backup Image Partition - @Spartan [ Member ]
> How to Create a Macrium Reflect Bootable Rescue CD/USB - Britec
> How to Create a Macrium Reflect Rescue Media Boot USB Disk Drive with Storage Partition
> How to Image a Disk with Macrium Reflect - Part 1 The Basics - Webinar
> How to Restore Backup Image with Macrium Reflect - Britec

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I hope this helps!

rufford155 said:

Fantastic Paul, many thanks.

You are VERY welcome.

rufford155 said:

What I am worried about, being reluctantly new to 10, is something going wrong with the 20H2 update when I risk it.

The solution would be to create a System Image prior to the WU. That way, if things go wrong, you can Re-Image it back to the OS state prior to the WU.

rufford155 said:

Regarding my HDD, I only have the one image on it but lots of other stuff too like my personal file backups and a Win10 ISO waiting to be burnt to double DVD.
Is this still OK ?

I would recommend that you do NOT keep System Images or Backups on the same HDD/SSD as the OS, because if the Disk fails, you could loose EVERYTHING.

I hope this helps.

rufford155 said:

The Macrium image I have just made is on an external HDD along with my other personal file backups not on the OS drive.
Question was is that OK or does the image (or images) need to be the only thing on that disk

Yes.

You can have whatever else you want on the same disk as your system images.

Denis

Hello @rufford155,

rufford155 said:

Thanks Denis and Paul.

Looks like I am all set then.

I will bite the bullet and attempt WU tp 20H2 today or tomorrow.

You are VERY welcome.
Please let us know how it goes!

"...I will bite the bullet and attempt WU tp 20H2 today or tomorrow..." Reminds me of a movie where the open-Viking father of a hidden-Viking son (Kirk Douglas) in the king's service took the offered sword and jumped into the pit of lions or tigers.