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What is a Bootable Screenshot?

It means the system is trying to start a backup system that captures a screenshot to prove the backup works and boots successfully.

This is used to prove that the backup is working — like a photo proof that says:

"Yes! Your computer turned on fine from the backup."

What does CHKDSK do?

It checks a hard drive file system errors, corrupted files/folders, and bad sectors, then tries to fix them using the command chkdsk C: /f /r.

Just Like a Like a car mechanic checking and fixing flat tires or damage to keep the ride smooth.

What is SFC Scan?

It scans and repairs missing or corrupt system files like DLLs , system crashes, and sometimes blue screen errors, using the command sfc /scannow.

Just like — checking all the books on a shelf and replacing any torn or missing pages with clean new ones.

What is a System State Backup?

It saves critical Windows system files like Windows Registry, System32, Boot files, drivers, and Active Directory (if applicable), but not all files.

Just Like saving a blueprint of your house — you can rebuild the house's setup, but not the furniture (personal files).

When is System State Backup used?

For fixing OS issues, Restoring Windows after crash, or restoring a domain controller.

What is Image-Level Backup?

It means taking a full picture of the entire system, not just files — for full restore.

That picture includes:

• Operating system

• Files

• Apps

• Settings

• Even boot info

It’s like taking a full photo of your computer’s hard disk — so you can restore everything just like it was, even to a new device.

How is Image-Level Backup useful?

It helps fully restore a crashed server, useful in disaster recovery and bare-metal restore.

What is a Dynamic IP?

Dynamic IP is an address that changes each time the device connects, assigned automatically by DHCP. Used in home Wi-Fi, public networks, and most laptops or phones.

Just Like getting a new hotel room number every visit – it changes every time.

What is a Static IP?

Static IP stays the same always and is manually set or given by ISP. Just Like having a permanent house address – it never changes.

Used in servers, printers, CCTV, and remote access setups.

What is the 3-2-1 Backup Rule?

It’s a best practice for keeping your data safe by making multiple copies in different places.

Keep 3 copies of your data

→ 1 original + 2 backups

Store those copies on 2 different types of storage

→ e.g., hard drive + external USB or NAS

Keep 1 backup copy offsite

→ e.g., cloud or another location

Real-life example of 3-2-1 backup rule?

Imagine you have a school project file on your laptop.

1st copy → The file saved on your laptop (original)
2nd copy → You copy it to a USB pen drive (backup #1)
3rd copy → You upload it to Google Drive (backup #2, offsite)

So now:
Even if your laptop breaks
Or your USB gets lost
You still have it safe in the cloud!

Why is the 3-2-1 backup rule important?

This Rule is Important as it:

Protects against hardware failure
Defends from ransomware or deletion
Keeps your data safe in case of fire, theft, or disasters