To perform a backup of Windows 11 Pro using PowerShell, you can utilize the wbadmin command. A specific example is below , which creates a full backup of the C: drive (including all critical components) and saves it to the E: drive. This command is equivalent to using the “Create a system image” option in the Control Panel’s Backup and Restore (Windows 7) feature.
wbadmin start backup -backupTarget:E: -include:C: -quiet -allCritical
Here’s a breakdown of the command: wbadmin start backup: This initiates a backup operation. -backupTarget:E:: Specifies the drive (E:) where the backup will be stored. -include:C:: Indicates that the C: drive (including all its contents) should be included in the backup. -quiet: This switch suppresses any confirmation prompts or status messages, making the backup run silently. -allCritical: Ensures that all critical components of the system are included in the backup, guaranteeing a complete system image, according to Microsoft Community.
Important Considerations:
Administrative Privileges: You need to run PowerShell with administrator rights to execute the wbadmin command.
Storage Location: Ensure the backup target drive (e.g., E:) has enough free space to accommodate the backup.
Alternative Cmdlets: If you need more granular control over backup items, you can explore other cmdlets like New-WBPolicy, Add-WBFileSpec, and Add-WBVolume.
Windows Server Backup Feature: While the wbadmin command is built-in, the Windows Server Backup feature itself needs to be installed for it to work optimally.
You can install it using
Install-WindowsFeature -Name Windows-Server-Backup
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