

Step 1: From the Windows 8.1 Start screen, search for and select "File History." You can also access it through the Control Panel by going to System and Security > File History. If you want to use the system image tool in Windows 8.1, here's how to find it: However, if you upgraded to Windows 8.1 - surprise! - the tool isn't where it used to be. We previously went over how to create a system image in Windows 8.

This is where having a system image can be a big help. As CNET's Rick Broida found out painfully, Windows will behave unexpectedly every now and then, particularly after OS upgrades. The system image tool in Windows might not be the tool that Microsoft prefers you use for backups, but it's still a good tool for migrations and disaster recovery. How to use the new refresh and reset features in Windows 8.How to create a Windows 8 USB recovery drive.How to create a system image in Windows 8.
