07-10-2025, 12:17 PM
Hi alp,
Yes, you can definitely back up C (and even E if there’s space) to your external drive without overwriting your existing files, as long as you create a backup image rather than just copying files manually. Look for options like “disk/partition image” in EasyUEFI or other backup tools.
Make sure your external drive is formatted NTFS so it can store large backup files. Also, create a bootable recovery USB with the backup software, that’s what you’d use to boot the laptop and restore your image if the Windows 11 update goes sideways.
Good luck with the upgrade!
Yes, you can definitely back up C (and even E if there’s space) to your external drive without overwriting your existing files, as long as you create a backup image rather than just copying files manually. Look for options like “disk/partition image” in EasyUEFI or other backup tools.
Make sure your external drive is formatted NTFS so it can store large backup files. Also, create a bootable recovery USB with the backup software, that’s what you’d use to boot the laptop and restore your image if the Windows 11 update goes sideways.
Good luck with the upgrade!