Creating system image


  1. hejowicz
    Posts : 11
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Creating system image


    Hello

    I want create system image which will contain pre-installed aplications and few languages to choose.
    I'm thinking to use Paragon Backup & Recovery, but i have questions:

    How drivers situation will look like ?
    I want create image on one machine and use on other PCs with different configurations (hardware etc)
    I'm planning not to install any (custom) drivers on my machine.
    So question is:
    Is there could be any drivers confict ?
    I'm asumming that, when custom drivers are not installed (installation out of the box), general "plug&play" drivers will be used ?


    And final question.
    Do i need to format and create partitions on other machines hard drivers before restore my image ?
    Or Paragon will format or will give me option to set partitions on drive ?
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  3. GokAy
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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    Perhaps with SYSPREP.

    See:

    Windows 7 Image - Customize in Audit Mode with Sysprep

    System Preparation Tool - Use to Customize Windows

    Windows 7 Installation - Transfer to a New Computer

    I am not sure which one you would need. I asked Kari, the creator of those tutorials, to give a comment. Hopefully he will advice you further if possible.
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  4. Kari
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    Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
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    This tutorial walks you through the whole process. I recommend you watch the shorter of the two videos in Part 2 before starting: Windows 7 Image - Customize in Audit Mode with Sysprep

    If you have any issues about the process, please post in the tutorial thread.

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