Macrium usb boot issue

[patriceltic]

I wanted to test the boot process for my Macrium backup - I successfully launched the boot from the usb but when it got to the end a message -- "Locate INF file for network controller" came up. It stated that restore may not work without this file. I have no idea where to find this. Can someone guide me. Thank you.

Dell Inspiron One desktop.
OS Version: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, Service Pack 1, 64 bit
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 250u Processor, AMD64 Family 16 Model 6 Stepping 2
Processor Count: 2
RAM: 3835 Mb
Graphics Card: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200, 256 Mb
Hard Drives: C: 921 GB (827 GB Free);
Motherboard: Dell Inc., 0DPRF9
Antivirus: Avast Antivirus, Enabled and Updated

 

[Paul Black]

Hi patriceltic,

I wanted to test the boot process for my Macrium backup - I successfully launched the boot from the usb but when it got to the end a message -- "Locate INF file for network controller" came up. It stated that restore may not work without this file. I have no idea where to find this. Can someone guide me.

[1] Are there any yellow warnings in the Device Manager?
[2] Have you checked the Dell website for updates drivers?
[3] Have you checked the Intel website for updates drivers?

 

[iko22]

Hello patriceltic,


Is this article of any use to you? v5 - Adding drivers to WinPE rescue media (drivers, Windows PE)

It says that there is only a need for a network driver support if you intend backup/restore via a network device - does this reflect your setup?

 

[patriceltic]

Hi to all - to the first poster - no to all 3.
to the second poster - i don't think so. I am going to restore from an external Western Digital drive. I read the link as you posted and I don't think any of it applies to me. Agree?

 

[iko22]

If the Western Digital drive is connected directly to the computers USB port - then I'd probably agree with you. However, if the WD drive is in a NAS enclosure and/or is connected to the router - then there might be cause for concern here.

 

[patriceltic]

Yes, it will be connected directly to the pc. After the missing file message came up, the process then moved on to the Reflect page where all the options for restoring etc. are. So I think I will ignore the message based on the info you have provided and trust that the restore will work! Thanks so much.
P.S. There is a box to check on the usb boot creation page - as I recall it says to check for drivers when it creates the boot usb. I think I will uncheck that.

Oh and by the way THANKS TO ALL FOR HELP. Really appreciate.