Make a Complete System Partition Backup on 8.1

Hi,
Like the title of this thread, I want to ask on how to do a complete system partition backup on Windows 8.1.

With Windows 10 coming in July, I want to make a copy of my system partition now in case Windows 10 is below my expectations, so in case I want to go back to 8.1, I don't have to start personalize my PC all over again.

I have read there's a few ways to accomplish this, with Windows' System Image Backup or with 3rd party software. If I may know, what's the easiest way to backup my system partition?
Thanks and sorry for my bad English

cliffflip said:

If I may know, what's the easiest way to backup my system partition?
Thanks and sorry for my bad English

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If you want an easy way, don't even try to use the built-in Windows System Image Backup Tool because it isn't really that functional. There are several very good Free tools but right now I would recommend you download/install the Free version of Macrium Reflect. They have just released their latest version V6 which should even be compatible with Windows 10 when released. There is a paid version as well that has additional features but the Free version will do everything most users need. Macrium Reflect has many users and has excellent reviews. I have both the paid version as well as the Free version of V5 on multiple machines. Where are you going to store the backup image?

Macrium Reflect Free

I just use Clonezilla and back the drive image up on my NAS.