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Windows 7: Backup & Restore - Unable to Find Previous System Image

17 Dec 2010   #1
tybohannon

Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 
Backup & Restore - Unable to Find Previous System Image

I made a System Image to an external USB drive months ago and had a system crash.


I replaced the HD's and attempted a System Image Recovery by booting up using the System Recovery Disk I made and having the external USB drive connected.


When the System Image Recovery tries to scan for backup images it can not find them. I can browse the USB drive using the DOS prompt and the system sees the image backup files.


So I did a clean install on the system and attempted recovering the system image back again.


Still could not recover.


I then did a test System Image to the USB drive successfully and then attempted to recover, system can not find the backup files, but I do see the backup files in the \WindowsImageBackup folder on the USB drive.


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18 Dec 2010   #2
mjf

Windows 7x64 Home Premium SP1
 
 

Just to confirm your test image after a clean install was made successfully to an external USB HDD called say G:
In G:\ you have a folder called WindowsImageBackup

Are you using Backup & Restore from the >Recover system settings or your computer>advanced recovery methods>Use a system image you created earlier>skip backup.......etc.
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