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compressed backup for w11 before debloating (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by Tender@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/techsupport@lemmy.world

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hi guys!! so i was noticing that my os is full with microsoft garbage that consumes my ram and network speed for nothing!! like shitty edge!! and looked for a solution and i found debloating. but i need to make a backup first in case something goes wrong . local disk is : 237gb - used 133gb = 103gb free i have a 64gb usb i want to make a high compressed backup for everything including my windows 11 is it possible with that 64gb usb? and what software to use pls? pls don't tell using a cloud !! 😓i have a slow internet cuz i live in a rural area. thanks in advance to anyone!

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[–] dustyData@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Compression depends on what the data is. It's hard to predict if it is possible with very heterogeneous data like an OS. What I would do is get a cheap external drive. Always have a USB drive with a windows recovery image when doing this things. Get comfortable with the process of restoring the OS. Read the debloating tool's documentation very thoroughly.

[–] Tender@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 weeks ago

yeah i think that the external drive is my only solution, tks

[–] Brkdncr@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Ram should be fully used at all times. If you’re hitting your page file then you will see a performance hit but not until then.

Windows backup is an option.

Veeam has a free backup agent.

[–] Tender@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 weeks ago

i've heard of this veeam tks ill try windows backup too