Earlier today I talked about backups and using Windows 10's built in File History backup service to help insure you do not lose important documents, photos, videos and other files on your devices.

That process will protect the data on your system but what if you experience a major hardware failure with your hard drive that contains your operating system and installed programs?

That is when a properly maintained system image comes in very handy. By creating this system image on a routine and regular basis you could have your system restored and back up and running in a very short period of time compared to a clean install of the OS and other software.