Restore hangs at user/name


  1. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 64-bit
       #1

    Restore hangs at user/name


    I built a new computer and installed W7 64-bit. I have created an image of my old c drive and am trying to restore it to my new c drive. Using Windows Restore, the process begins, but hangs when it gets to user/my name.

    Even more frustrating, when I create a "new" image that is the most up to date version of the old c drive, Restore won't even find it. Using refresh doesn't help.

    Vaughn
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  2. Posts : 7,538
    Windows 10 64bit/Windows 10 64bit/Windows 10 64bit
       #2

    Welcome to the forum Vaughn, can you give us a few more details on what you have done. What program did you use to make the image, is the old C drive an actual drive or just a partition on your present drive ?

    If the drives are 2 physical drives are they both the same make, model ?

    Did you make a Recovery disk to use to restore the image ?

    Sorry for so many questions but the more information the experts get the easier it will be for them to help you. Have you had a look in the Tutorial section to see if there's anything there that can help you ?

    Hang in there and I'm sure someone will come along and give you the help you need.
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  3. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #3

    I assume you are using Windows7 imaging. That is nothing but trouble. I suggest you image with Macrium, Paragon or Acronis (all free versions). That will get the job done. Example: Imaging with free Macrium
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    I am using W7 backup.

    I will give one of your programs a try.

    Vaughn
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Hi Joan,

    The old and new C drives are the same make (Western Digital), but not the same model. Each drive is only one partition. I did not make a recovery disk. I went to the Control Panel and then chose backup and recovery. I used Windows 7 program to make the image.

    I'll happily answer any question to solve this problem.

    Vaughn
      My Computer


 

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