How to create an image of my HD & do a restore


  1. Posts : 176
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64x and 32x
       #1

    How to create an image of my HD & do a restore


    Hello all,
    I have read a lot how to create a backup.
    And a few on how to restore. How ever I
    am still unsure how the whole process comes
    together. Could someone give me intsuctions on
    how to do this from creating an image to doing
    the restore, I have tried doing but was not very
    successful.
    Any help will be appreciated.

    RalphG
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 10,455
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1
       #2

    Hi Ralph,

    There are a number of tutorials on the site which you may find useful. I think the most relevant ones are.

    Backup User and System Files

    System Image Recovery

    If you have any further questions please post back and someone will help you.
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  3. Posts : 176
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64x and 32x
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thank You kado, for your reply.I will
    read the the links you have provided.

    Thanks again
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  4. Posts : 176
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64x and 32x
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Before I do the the restore do I have
    to do anything prior to the restore?
    Will the restore over write the the old
    files or will I have to manually delete
    the old files? Will I have two copies on
    my HD of the Win.7 system?

    RalphG
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 10,455
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1
       #5

    If you are talking about an image restore it will overwrite the entire drive. If you are talking about a file/folder restore you get the option of overwriting or restoring to a new location.
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  6. Posts : 176
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64x and 32x
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Thanks Kado Just what I needed to Know
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  7. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #7

    Hello Ralph.


    Have a look at this tutorial linked below, some feel it is superior to Windows backup.



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  8. Posts : 176
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64x and 32x
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Thank You for the reply I will look into it.
      My Computer


 

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