Assistance with backup features in 7Pro


  1. FDM
    Posts : 132
    Win 7
       #1

    Assistance with backup features in 7Pro


    I have read the tutorial on How to Create a Ssytem Image Backup and have a few questions as a new Win 7 user:

    From the tutorial Backup Complete Computer - does this really mean what it says ..... Quote "This will show you how to create a system image (clone) backup of the entire hard drive..."

    I have used Acronis on my XP pc and wonder if the backup app in 7 makes a full HDD image of not only the operating system and system settings but all documents, program files, videos,photos etc - in other words everything on the HDD.

    Is this as effective as Acronis or Macrium - any opinions?

    Will it create a bootable disk in the event of a crash or will a 3rd party app be required?

    Mary
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Mary,

    Yep, a system image would be a complete backup of all system hard drives, and any drive you select to be included.
    While I never had an issue using the built-in system image feature in Windows, Macrium is a good option as well.
    Hope this helps, :)
    Shawn
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  3. FDM
    Posts : 132
    Win 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Shawn,

    Thanks again for your help - after reading the backup and restore instructions for Win 7, I believe it will be my choice. It would appear that a bootable CD is not required when using the Windows backup/restore as opposed to Macrium Reflect. With a crash one uses a run, command prompt at boot. Not something I have done before and the associated entries kind of intimidate me but if I get in over my head hopefully someone on the forum could hold my hand and walk me through the process from a workable pc.

    Mary
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 10,796
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bits 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #4

    FDM said:
    It would appear that a bootable CD is not required when using the Windows backup/restore as opposed to Macrium Reflect.
    Of course you need a bootable CD ot DVD! Assume your harddrive crashes and you attach a new drive. How can it boot and start the restore.... Answer: By starting some OS from DVD and start the restore.

    It can be a system repair disc System Repair Disc - Create or just a win7 installation disc.
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  5. FDM
    Posts : 132
    Win 7
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Kaktussoft Thanks for redirecting my thinking on the need for a bootable CD or DVD. I apparently overlooked the need when I read the instructions for backup and recovery.

    Mary
      My Computer


 

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