System Image Failed, but Working?

Did you use System Image Recovery or System Restore?

Sometimes System Restore will say it failed but actually completes.

Check over your laptop using Troubleshooting Steps for Windows 7.

Sorry, it was System Image.

Both times, I got the same error message:

"The System Image Restore failed.

Error detail: The requested system device cannot be identitifed due to multiple indistinguishable devices potentially matching the identification criteria. (0xD0000451)"

But all is going fine now, I did rum Malwarebytes and 8 viruses popped up...

WHere do you have the image stored? Have you moved it? Is it WIn7 backup imaging?

Run Malwarebytes and your AV again until they came up clean.

Then run SFC /SCANNOW Command to see if system files were damaged.

I'd also complete the Troubleshooting Steps for Windows 7 to know you went over thoroughly.

My System Image was stored on my external HDD. It was never moved. I made it through Windows 7.

I am currently running Microsoft Security Essentials. Will run SFC /SCANNOW Command next.

What happens is errors pop up?

I'd handle the error the same way it says to handle repeat errors in the logs: google the text and any identifying number to see how others have resolved it. I've not heard of it before, but if it's out there then Google has heard of it.

Ok, no viruses from full scan via Microsoft Security Essentials. Also, no problems when running SFC /SCANNOW Command.

Is this considered weird? When the System Image Restore says failed, but everything seems to be running normally.

That's the thing, I can't find anything through Google about my specific error...:s

There are weaknesses in Win7 backup imaging we've seen here all along.

When I highlight the error text in your quote above, rightclick to search with Google, it returns no results other than this thread. So it is an odd error, maybe unknown to now.

Did you try re-imaging from the booted Win7 installer? If not I would try that.

Make sure System Restore is turned on and has plenty of disk space apportioned since that should be a first line of defense before resorting to re-imaging. System Protection - Change Disk Space Usage

You can try saving another Win7 backup image to see if it works better, try another free imaging app like Macrium - Image your system. If you have a WD or Seagate drive, their free Acronis apps are excellent. WD Acronis free cloning app

I tried the System Image Restore first from my USB Repair/Recovery Disk. And after that restore, I had the Boot Mode options etc.

Then I just restored again using the same System Image using my USB Repair/Recovery Disk.

How do I restore from "the booted Windows 7 installer"