Windows 7 restoring from system image


  1. Ugljesa
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    Windows 7 restoring from system image


    Dear experts,

    Few days ago my laptop started to act strange. When I checked HDD, I got notification that I have to do backup, and replace drive. My question is: Do I have to install Windows 7 on new hard drive and then restore system image, or do I have to use some software for that purpose? Step by step guide would be more than helpfull.


    I'm sorry for my bad English.


    Best regards,

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  3. whs
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    What program do you use to make the system image.
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  4. Ugljesa
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    I used built in back up and restore feature in Windows 7. Do you have some advice about other software that I can use ?
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  6. whs
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    I would make an image with free Macrium. The built-in imaging is not very reliable.

    When you use Macrium, make sure that you image the C partition and the 'active' partition which could be another partition - e.g. the system partition or the recovery partition. If you want advice how to best go about it, post a picture of your disk management.

    In the meantime you can try using the Windows image you made. If it works, OK. Else you have the macrium image as backup.

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  7. Ugljesa
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    Thank you for your reply. I'll try that.
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