Dual Boot Backup using win7 image utility


  1. Posts : 7
    Win XP 32 & Win 7 64
       #1

    Dual Boot Backup using win7 image utility


    Hello,
    I have a dual boot system created using sevenforums meathod with xp installed first and 7 second, both on seperate physical drives - (Dual Boot Installation with Windows 7 and XP)

    I would like to create a disc image backup of the whole computer (dual boot)

    My question is, can i use the built in system image utility that comes with Win7 and will it restore then via the Win 7 install CD should i ever need it.. i.e will i get back the dual boot ability with my systems as they were at the last backup?
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  2. Posts : 450
    Windows 7
       #2

    It seems with Windows System Image, you can include (select with checkmark) any additional partitions (above and beyond the unlettered System Reserved partition and the usual C: OS partition) in one physical image. Below is an example screen shot from a website.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Dual Boot Backup using win7 image utility-select-drives.jpg  
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  3. Posts : 7
    Win XP 32 & Win 7 64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    yes it does seem to allow me to back up both drives, it more a question of if it will back up and restore the boot information so i can actually still use xp and win7 after restoring?
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  4. Posts : 450
    Windows 7
       #4

    cube3d said:
    yes it does seem to allow me to back up both drives, it more a question of if it will back up and restore the boot information so i can actually still use xp and win7 after restoring?
    All partition/MBR information is imaged/restored.
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  5. Posts : 7
    Win XP 32 & Win 7 64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    excellent! did expect it to be that simple
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