Keeping updates

I use Zorin 6 ultimate dual boot windows7
I have all the updates and was wondering if any thing happens to computer ,what is the best way to backup my system , so i don't have to reinstall from scratch (download)
i did have a look at Backup in system tools but when i went to restore it could not find any thing on the external drive i had them on,
so if some one could point me in right direction that would be great

Hi David, your best bet is either to use Acronis (paid for solution) or Clonezilla (which is free) or Macrium Reflect (also free) - I have not tried the latter, and only used clonzilla to clone a drive to another one.

http://www.acronis.com (True Image Home)

http://clonezilla.org/

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