Cannot Backup PC.

I am a novice user.

My backup and restore center utility is missing the option to backup/image my drive. It only has the option to backup files. I have an external backup drive way bigger than my hard drive and it works fine. The option was never there when I bought my computer. I want to be able to image my whole drive including settings, applications, files etc. How can I do that? I am running Windows Vista Home Premium w/SP2 and all updates. It's 64 bit and my PC is an HP Pavillion.

This is my PC screenshot
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This is what I am told it is supposed to look like
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As you can see, the option is just not there, never was.

I would like to make a total image of my drive if possible, and be able to back it up once a week or so. If there is a superior utility for this, I don't mind buying it but my budget is very slim. Any advice would be deeply appreciated.

This option is not available on Vista HP


You need windows 7 HP


In order to activate system image.

But now do not be like this because the rest of my answer will make you like this


Go to this site for the free software that will let you make a system image.

It is Paragon and you will like it. I use it and it is really good to have for the price, free.

http://www.paragon-software.com/home/db-express/

Wow thank you! I will give it a try right away!

You will like it. I use it and it is great.