How do I backup my Helix Windows 8 install if I'm about to do some OS experimentation

For example I have two partitions now of my own, not counting all the hidden and special and weird Lenovo partitions. One is empty, and the main one has got Windows 8. I am about to do some weird OS surgery, by trying to install Linux and other OS on the device. If things go wrong, I want to be able to restore to where I am now, not to factory. What's the best tool to do this?

If  you are running Windows 7 this article is about as detailed & simple as it gets.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/1838/using-backup-a​nd-restore-in-windows-7/
If you prefer a more robust backup solution Cobian Backup is very good:
http://www.cobiansoft.com/cobianbackup.htm
Prefer cloud storage over CD/DVD or external hard drive- Mozy offers 2gb of space free.
http://mozy.com/us/free
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