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Step one to an operating system upgrade: create a full system image backup of your entire machine! Step one to a reinstall? The same.
How Do I Create a New Machine Image? - When you get a new machine, creating a new machine image backup as soon as you can is a convenient way to reinstall should you ever need to.
Should I upgrade to a 64-bit operating system? - You may want to switch to 64-bit just for the speed that comes from being able to use all of the RAM on your computer. Ultimately, it comes down to what you use your machine for and your own time and resources.
How to Create a Backup Image Using Macrium Reflect Free - Once I've convinced you that image backups are important, your next question is most likely to be "OK, How?". Here's a short-and-sweet answer and resources to learn more.
