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Windows 7: Can you make a backup and use it on another computer?

08 Oct 2012   #1

Windows 7 Home Premium x64
 
 
Can you make a backup and use it on another computer?

I might do a clean install of windows on my laptop soon because I found a rootkit on it a while back, hiding in the winsxs folder. It might still be there. So If I do a clean install then make a backup from my desktop can I back it up onto my laptop?

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08 Oct 2012   #2

Vista x64 / 7 X64
 
 

Yes, depending on what imaging program you use.

You will probably need something like paragon adaptive restore to allow windows to boot on different hardware.

You also need a windows product (license) key which allows you to move it to a different machine - or a separate product key altogether.
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