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The Linux disk is a bootable mini version of Linux configured just to run the restore utility. They use it because it's free.
The Linux disk is a bootable mini version of Linux configured just to run the restore utility. They use it because it's free.
Can I also browse the hard disk if Windows is installed?
I assume you are referring to Macrium 5.0?? It does include a choice to make the PE disk directly. I don't think earlier versions of Macrium had that feature.
Your unexplained partition is likely a Lenovo tools partition and is not required for Windows to work properly. I don't know how you access it---possibly through a menu or function key during boot or maybe through something listed in your installed programs list or Control Panel?
I don't think that button does anything on the free version. You need to select the radio button below it (custom PE) which also downloads the WAIK (1.7GB download) to create the PE disk from. It is all done with a wizard so you don't need to know about the WAIK. That is the way they get around licencing problems with Microsoft.
Yes Macrium Reflect, it is back on and is free too.
They have that option as seen in a screenshot in sevenforums' tutorial.
So by burning it directly to optical disc I can access an external HD through USB and have it save the output on my ext HD.
Yes I am not sure why it is there, I guess I will ask in the respective forum.
I think Kado is right, Here is a screen shot from the free version of Macrium 5.0. Looks like you have to download from Microsoft if you want the PE disk.
If you have the paid version, you can choose "Standard Windows PE". Otherwise, you are forced to "Custom".
The Linux disk is another story and is available in the free version.
Okay then, what are the differences between PE and Linux?