diskimage

noun

UK /ˈdɪsk ˌɪmɪdʒ/

US /ˈdɪsk ˌɪmɪdʒ/

A disk image is a computer file that holds an exact copy of a whole disk.

She made a disk image of her laptop before installing the new software.

SYNONYMS

disk copy drive image system image backup image clone

RELATED WORDS

ISO file backup virtual machine snapshot storage

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A single file that contains the complete contents and structure of a storage device.

The technician restored the server from a disk image.

3. An ISO or similar file used to create a CD, DVD, or USB copy.

Download the disk image and burn it to a USB stick.

4. A saved copy of a computer's operating system and files used for recovery.

Keep a disk image so you can recover quickly after a crash.