If you’re okay with re-installing your system from scratch, meaning your operating system as well as all applications and customizations, and you can clearly identify what does and doesn’t need to be saved, you can save a lot of disk space by backing up only your data. Am I comfortable re-installing my system? (There are both paid and free versions.) Starting with Windows 7 (though apparently being de-emphasized in later versions of Windows 10), the backup program included with Windows appears also worthy of consideration.
I personally use and recommend EaseUS Todo for most home users. If, as I recommend, you elect to get backup software, there are many good choices. Unfortunately, while the drive may be good, you don’t always know the quality of the free software included with it. Many external drives come with backup software of some sort that’s sometimes a good place to start. In addition to an external drive, you’ll need a backup program. If this isn’t something you want to spend time learning about - and to be honest, most people don’t - then prepare to spend a little more money for some additional disk space and get a good dedicated backup program.
Do I want to put a lot of thought into this? Consider adding online backups of some sort to the mix, and you’ll be well protected. If you’re not sure, get an external drive and a copy of EaseUS Todo, and configure them to take image backups monthly and incremental backups daily. There are many questions to consider, but most important is selecting a backup strategy that will work for you.
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