(Because as we all know you can't backup files that are in use so you can't backup Windows FROM Windows.)
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Seems times have moved on Eddie, though it doesn't seem logical to do so, I do this all the time with Macrium Reflect, Run it within the OS and it will back up the drive.
Don't ask me how it's done, all I know is that it works.
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