Solved Image restore not on D drive but C

[RonCz]

I created an image and know I put it on (D) drive storage. When I did a quick look at image restore it said the image was on (C) drive however I can clearly see the folder on the (D) drive.

If I reformatted the (C) drive is the image really on the (D) drive?

I also noticed that the folder on the (D) storage drive did not show any data but appeared empty however I suspect it does have the image on that drive.

 

[samuria]

What sort of image from what? If its a disk image and you restore it then it formats the drive so you dont need to format first that being the case if its on c the software wont restore so you will know. The best way to be sure is boot into cmd prompt then look for the file with dir d:\folder\*.* is it there

 

[RonCz]

No it's not on the "C" drive it on a partition called "D" storage. I made the image by going to Backup/create system image, I put the image on "D" drive.

I did the Command Prompt and it did find the folder but there is no information in the folder. I know I save the image to D drive buy maybe I should redo it. When I went to restore image it found it in the "C" drive.

 

[RonCz]

I noticed the "D" drive has 137 GB free out of 465 GB. There are no other folders that have much data so the image folder which is reading as empty must have data in it because the hard drive space is gone.

I could delete that folder and see if it frees up space but why would it show no data?

 

[ignatzatsonic]

I'd download something like Tree Size Free to get a second opinion on what is occupying space on your various drives and partitions.

TreeSize Free - Quickly Scan Directory Sizes and Find Space Hogs

 

[RonCz]

Thanks that showed the folder has data at 321GB. I don't know why it's not showing the size from the browser window.

I realized it's that large because it held on to all the data in windows old.

Question can I change the folder name from windowsimagebackup to lets say windowsBKUPaftercleaninstall ?

Update: I guess it rewrites the backup when you save another copy. Therefore you can only have one backup (unless you use disc).

 

[DavidE]

Temporarily change your settings on whatever folders you want to see more files and folders.
In Windows Explorer / Tools / Folder Options, set it so you can see Hidden Files and Protected Files.
See if those changes make a difference in seeing your backup file.



Here is a tutorial that should help with changing a Windows Image Backup filename:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/675-system-image-recovery.html

The built-in Windows backup/imaging utility is more difficult to use than many other 3rd party programs.
I use Macrium Reflect free.

Whenever possible, post screen prints of what you see, it will help others trying to help you, if they can see what you see.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html

I don't understand why you are seeing a discrepancy in where the backup image is, or [D]. It will also help if you post a screen print of Disk Management. [URL]http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/274797-disk-management-post-screen-capture-image.html[/URL] Do you have any Dynamic disks listed in Disk Management ?

 

[Eric3742]

I created an image and know I put it on (D) drive storage. When I did a quick look at image restore it said the image was on (C) drive however I can clearly see the folder on the (D) drive.

If I reformatted the (C) drive is the image really on the (D) drive?

I also noticed that the folder on the (D) storage drive did not show any data but appeared empty however I suspect it does have the image on that drive.

When you indicate as (D) drive storage, are you referring to D as a folder.
Then look for the folder named D.

Actual label should be D:\ as this indicate as D drive.
Just look for the D folder or name.

 

[RonCz]

No "D" storage is the partition

 

[Eric3742]

No "D" storage is the partition

Normally for this, it will auto backup to another drive, not in folder or partition in the C:\ drive.

You may have accidentally created this "D" folder in D:\ drive.
Hence, it will backup to the folder when you select destination.

In most case, backup will best put in the root, meaning, D:\ and not any folder.

You can rename the folder or the file itself, as this name is standard if you do not provide the name.
When restore, it may ask for the location and filename of the backup.
So go ahead and name it, say, date of creation, although it may be indicate in windows explorer.
But the windows explorer date is modified version, even if you copy or move the file, the explorer date/time may change.
By putting the date on the filename as it is easy to locate.

 

[RonCz]

I changed my folder options but that did not show the data in the Windowsimagebackup folder.

Here I prepared a screen shot of what I am seeing in the Cmd line and explorer folder.

 

[RonCz]

I tried changing the folder name and although you can change it when you try to reinstall the OS it can not find the windowsimagebackup it is looking for. I guess you have to leave the folder alone and can not change to record multiple image backups.

Or rather you can but when you are ready to reinstall you have to change the name however that would be hard if you system is not booting well.

 

[DavidE]

Did you read the tutorial i gave you in post #7 ?
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/675-system-image-recovery.html

What is in your Ronald-Inspiron folder ?
Did you move/save the backup image in that folder ?

Macrium Reflect free doesn't have these problems