Restoring computer from dvd disks

[herbc]

Hi folks, i had somebody burn me a system image of my whole computer system when it was clean, i just want to know if i do have issues in the future how would i restore my computer with these two disks . I know how to boot from disk but thats about it.

I have always re installed when i had severe malware issues but i was told that i could just use a system image to make it easier.

Thank you very much

 

[whs]

What program was used to make the image.

 

[SandeepP]

Hi folks, i had somebody burn me a system image of my whole computer system when it was clean, i just want to know if i do have issues in the future how would i restore my computer with these two disks . I know how to boot from disk but thats about it.

I have always re installed when i had severe malware issues but i was told that i could just use a system image to make it easier.

Thank you very much

Hi herbc,

If you have used the windows backup and restore utility to perform the same. Then kindly check the links below:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/675-system-image-recovery.html

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/663-backup-complete-computer-create-image-backup.html

Otherwise do let us know the software used so we can provide you with the detailed information. Keep us posted with the results so we can advise you further.

 

[herbc]

OK, i have a few questions. I do believe the system image was done using windows but i am wondering why i can't check the top box (in screenshot) to format my computer first then use the system image disks .

I have completed a trial run and restored my computer with the system image but my concern is unless you format first malware can still be on the computer . If and when i encounter a bad malware infection where i would use the system image that is.

Thanks for any insight

 

[SandeepP]

OK, i have a few questions. I do believe the system image was done using windows but i am wondering why i can't check the top box (in screenshot) to format my computer first then use the system image disks .

I have completed a trial run and restored my computer with the system image but my concern is unless you format first malware can still be on the computer . If and when i encounter a bad malware infection where i would use the system image that is.

Thanks for any insight

Hi herbc,

This might happen if the setup is unable to detect any partitions on the harddrive or harddrive has not been detected.

So you should load the chipset drivers for your system and then you should be able to format the partition on the system.

Please use install driver option and by use of the pen drive load the correct chipset drivers and try again.

Keep us posted with the results so we can advise you further.

 

[herbc]

I didn't know that program was a pay program, this computer had win 7 recently reinstalled from a legit Asus dsk by a professional repair service so is it really necessary to reinstall the drivers to be able to reformat my system if a malware issue develops?

In device manager it shows all drivers installed .

 

[SandeepP]

I didn't know that program was a pay program, this computer had win 7 recently reinstalled from a legit Asus dsk by a professional repair service so is it really necessary to reinstall the drivers to be able to reformat my system if a malware issue develops?

In device manager it shows all drivers installed .

Hi herbc,

Please let me know the model number of the system so we can check for the relevant drivers that you would need.

Kindly update your system specs here by following this.

Did you make a system image backup on the DVDs or a USB drive. For backup software to detect the hardware it needs to load the driver. Some softwares have built in drivers for most of the system and some has to be added manually.

If you have a USB drive then perform another backup and check if it works fine. Keep us posted with the results so we can advise you further.

 

[herbc]

My system is an Asus U56E laptop running Win 7 64 bit sp1, i just have a system image of my whole system on two DVD disks using Windows system image .

I went to those links but i don't even know what a clipboard is , i know what notepad is but not clipboard, go figure.

 

[SandeepP]

My system is an Asus U56E laptop running Win 7 64 bit sp1, i just have a system image of my whole system on two DVD disks using Windows system image .

I went to those links but i don't even know what a clipboard is , i know what notepad is but not clipboard, go figure.

Hi herbc,

Thanks for your reply. Please transfer the Chipset and Intel Rapid Storage driver from the website below and then use install driver option to load these drivers:

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. -Support- Drivers and Download U56E

Once drivers are loaded properly you should be able to load system backups properly provided the backups are done correctly.

Please check the same and let us know the results. If you have any further queries, please feel free to contact us.

 

[herbc]

I have been to this page many times but am unsure what drivers are important , for instance what is a hotfix? and how do i know if i need it?

OS:
There are 3 download servers available on ASUS Download Site - Global, China and P2P. Each server provides exact the same content no matter where you download from, except for the speed which you are connected to.
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[SandeepP]

I have been to this page many times but am unsure what drivers are important , for instance what is a hotfix? and how do i know if i need it?

OS:
There are 3 download servers available on ASUS Download Site - Global, China and P2P. Each server provides exact the same content no matter where you download from, except for the speed which you are connected to.
66 files found

EMI and Safety (6)
Hotfix (2)
BIOS (4)
BIOS-Utilities (2)
Chipset (1)
AUDIO (2)
VGA (2)
LAN (1)
Card Reader (1)
TouchPad (3)
USB (4)
Utilities (24)
Wireless (7)
BlueTooth (4)
Others (2)
Manual (1)
Download Related Links
How to find Model name?
How to find serial number?
How to check your BIOS version?
Purchase Recovery Media
Terms of Use Notice | Privacy Policy | RSS | Site Map | Contact us
ASUS.COM | ASUS Shop | GreenASUS

Hi herbc,

Hotfix are like windows updates to rectify any known issue or compatibility issues with any other software.

You need to download and the Chipset and Intel Rapid Storage driver unzip them and place them to a USB drive.

And when you get this option while loading the restore discs select install drive and browse to these drivers and it should load the drive so that your harddrive can be detected.

All servers would have the same file only. Reason there are different servers available is because if one of the server does down user can still access the file from a different server.

Keep us posted with the results so we can advise you further.