Windows can't find restore image


  1. boe
    Posts : 5
    Windows 7 x64 Build 7600
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    Windows can't find restore image


    Hello,

    I created an image backup with Windows 7. It created a large VHD file and appeared to complete correctly. I copied the image to my thumb drive and tried to do a restore. I can find the thumb drive and browse it and all the files are there but if I try to do a restore it doesn't find the restore image. I also tried putting it on a network drive - it can't find it there even though I point it to the share it is in.

    I've tried using a restore CD, as well as installing Windows and using the recovery in control panel.

    The folder structure is as follows
    WindowsImageBackup\computername
    under that folder are three folders
    backup 2012-07-15 232717
    Catalog
    SPPMetadataCache
    metadataid

    It seems odd there is no obvious way to just say this is the VHD - right here in this folder - use it and restore.

    If someone can help a restore newbie out I could use your help.
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  3. kegobeer
    Posts : 2,913
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       New #2

    Here is how to restore from a VHD.

    How to restore VHD file backup? - Microsoft Answers
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