Windows backup .iso?

[Edward78]

Can I make a .iso of jow Windows 11 is now & it be installable with out any other software?

[Edward78]

8 minutes ago, Schnoz said:

Assuming by "installable without any other software" as in "create an ISO without any third-party tools", your only option is either through network booting the ISO, or by burning the ISO to a Blu-Ray disc.

 

If you mean "installation with no bloatware", then Windows 11 is not the option for you. So much bloatware is outright baked into the OS itself that it's far easier to go for a different version of Windows, such as Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC.

i mean make a .iso of how it is now & be able to pop the DVD in a drive or plug a USB flash drive with it on to boot off then install it.

[Edward78]

1 hour ago, Schnoz said:

Yes, you can do that with software like Rufus or Windows's Boot Media Creation tool/

So RifiRufuss will make a unsalable backup .iso of Windows just how it is now, with the setting & programs?

[C2dan88]

3 hours ago, Edward78 said:

So RifiRufuss will make a unsalable backup .iso of Windows just how it is now, with the setting & programs?

No rufus is for creating installation media. Not backup an existing os install to an iso

 

This process is called creating a system image. Windows does have this feature built-in but third parties probably handle this in better ways. This article showcases a few of them

https://www.computerworld.com/article/3655693/how-to-make-image-backup-windows-10-windows-11.html

[Edward78]

23 hours ago, C2dan88 said:

No rufus is for creating installation media. Not backup an existing os install to an iso

 

This process is called creating a system image. Windows does have this feature built-in but third parties probably handle this in better ways. This article showcases a few of them

https://www.computerworld.com/article/3655693/how-to-make-image-backup-windows-10-windows-11.html

I have Aeomi.  Can one of the other do a .iso that will just install with out using another peice of softwar?

[C---137]

Install Macrium Reflect Free https://www.macrium.com/reflectfree

It will allow you to create a complete backup of your pc to an external drive.

 

You will be able to create a rescue media (botha  dvd or a usb drive) and use it to restore your backup in case of necessity.

The backup will contain all your files, software, settings and so on...