making a system image


  1. Mirrorboy
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    making a system image


    i know how to make a system image and all that, but i have a question about what's stored. when you make a system image, does it only back up the essential framework of the OS so when you use it, it's like a fresh install? does it do that and backup programs too? or does is back up your entire hard drive with all your files (music, videos, etc)? i went into the backup section of the control panel and it said it would backup the system reserved partition and C:\ (System), so i'm not sure what to make of that.
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  3. ignatzatsonic
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    Partition images should contain everything in that partition--programs, data, settings, licenses, registry entries, devices and drivers.
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  4. pparks1
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    The Windows "system image" utility makes a 100% backup of absolutely everything on your hard drive.
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  6. BSkiLLs
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    Might want to read this as well.

    https://www.sevenforums.com/performan...em-errors.html

    That new feature is giving me issue's. Pls im trying a little something different but might be good to know for you as well.. plus some programs might want to try and use as well instead.
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  7. Mirrorboy
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    ok cool. thanks for the info.
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  8. BSkiLLs
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    your welcome
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