Just about every PC user knows that it's important to keep backups of any important documents or photos stored on a computer in case something goes wrong - but what about the software on that PC? Most of us spend time adding extra programs and tweaking Windows to run just the way we want it, and even if you do have all the necessary discs and keycodes to hand putting everything back in place after a serious PC problem could take days. Unless, of course, you have an image backup.

Image backups take a copy of everything on your computer, including Windows and all its settings and any programs that are installed. To make one you'll need a suitable program, and today we've found one of the best, Acronis True Image Home 2010, for just £20 - and that's half the regular price. Click the jump for details.