Reinstall windows and using back up

[ariol]

Hello
I need to change my OS to linux for some reasons but i want to keep my pc as it is later on when ill install windows 7 again.My question is:" Is it possible to back up my pc(im using Windows 7), save this back up, format to linux than later on install windows 7 and restore it with back up i made. dont want to loose data in my pc. if its possible whats the risk of loosing data?

 

[Golden]

Hi,

Yes, its easy to do what you want using FREE Macrium imaging software. These tutorials explain exactly what you need to do:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/73828-imaging-free-macrium.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/218920-macrium-reflect-create-bootable-rescue-usb-drive.html

In summary:

1. Create an image of the existing Windows installation (and data if required)
2. Create a bootable DVD/USB to reinstall the image at a later date
3. Format disk and install Linux

If done correctly, the chance of losing data is very slim indeed.

Regards,
Golden

 

[mariamenounous]

Yes ofcouse, it is possible... Backup is very important as you might require it for a later use.