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Why not use the built in back up software in Windows 8? You say you are familiar with File History, so

– Access File History through Control Panel-> System and Security -> File History
– In the lower left corner of the window is a link “System Image Backup”
– Click this entry and a dialog box shows up asking where you want to put the system image. (an attached external hard d
– Click “Next”
– Follow the directions in the “Create a System Image” wizard that opens.

IF you want to put a shortcut icon on the desktop to get to the Control Panel:

1. Right-click a empty spot on the desktop
2. From the context menu, select “New”
3. Select “Shortcut”
4. In the box labeled “Type the location of the item”, enter
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5. Click “Next”
6. For the name, enter “Control Panel”
7. Click “Finish”