Making an ISO image of a hard drive means creating a 1-to-1 backup copy that consists of a .iso file. Here are two ways to do just that.

To create a desktop shortcut to a file stored on your Windows PC: Begin by navigating in Windows Explorer to locate the file for which you wish to create a desktop shortcut.

How to Create an ISO Using Windows You can create an ISO file from a CD, DVD, or BluRay disc using Windows but you’ll need to use a third-party app as this functionality isn’t built into the ...

Available in Windows 10 and 11, File History will automatically back up files from specific folders on your PC to an external source, such as a USB drive or network location.