Most modern computers do not have optical drives. Use a tool like or Ventoy to write the ISO to a USB flash drive.

Acronis True Image - Integrated Backup and Security Solution

You cannot restore a full system backup (a disk image) if Windows is corrupted, infected with ransomware, or if the hard drive has failed completely. This is where the ISO becomes vital.

| Scenario | Why ISO is essential | |----------|----------------------| | Windows won’t start | Boot from ISO to restore a previous backup | | Cloning your OS drive | Avoids permission/locking issues | | Malware infection | Clean restore without risk of running infected OS | | Hardware upgrade | Restore system to new SSD/HDD | | Forensic/offline backup | Ensure no changes to source data |