I do occasional image backups using acronis. Restore from old image when computer starts acting bad. More frequent film backups are also needed for this scheme.
I am a STRONG advocate of occasional image backups. They have saved me several times from having to do a complete reinstallion of Windows and all of the software programs.
I currently use the free-for-home version of Macrium Reflect to create image files for both my desktop and laptop.
Sometimes, System Restore either is not enough or will not work. That is when restoring from an image backup is gold.
https://www.macrium.com/reflectfree