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# Backup-Disk.ffu

This function is intended to be run in WinPE and will capture an FFU Disk Image.

## Requirements

* One or more Local Disks
* DataStore to save the Local Disk FFU
  * Secondary Disk
  * Network Share
  * USB Disk
    * Make sure you have a fast one.  This is not recommended

## Usage

There are no parameters to this function

### Source Disk

You will be prompted to select a Local Disk to backup if you have more than one disk, otherwise there is no selection.

### DataStore

You will always be prompted to select a DataStore.  The path is generated automatically based on the Computer Manufacturer, Model, and Serial Number

### Execution

Just type in FFU to start the process.  This may take some time

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