Dual Boot Backup using win7 image utility

[cube3d]

Hello,
I have a dual boot system created using sevenforums meathod with xp installed first and 7 second, both on seperate physical drives - (http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-installation-windows-7-xp.html)

I would like to create a disc image backup of the whole computer (dual boot)

My question is, can i use the built in system image utility that comes with Win7 and will it restore then via the Win 7 install CD should i ever need it.. i.e will i get back the dual boot ability with my systems as they were at the last backup?

 

[JimLewandowski]

It seems with Windows System Image, you can include (select with checkmark) any additional partitions (above and beyond the unlettered System Reserved partition and the usual C: OS partition) in one physical image. Below is an example screen shot from a website.

 

[cube3d]

yes it does seem to allow me to back up both drives, it more a question of if it will back up and restore the boot information so i can actually still use xp and win7 after restoring?

 

[JimLewandowski]

yes it does seem to allow me to back up both drives, it more a question of if it will back up and restore the boot information so i can actually still use xp and win7 after restoring?

All partition/MBR information is imaged/restored.

 

[cube3d]

excellent! did expect it to be that simple