System Image Backup Problem

[SlasherIT]

Hi,

I am using a HP laptop, and as most of you know, it comes with a Recovery partition. So now, I wanted to do a System Image of my C: Drive only, but when I am in the place to select the drive to backup to, it forces me to backup the C:, and Recovery drive, when all I want is to just backup the C: Drive. And I cannot see anywhere the option to not backup the Recovery Partition. Please help.

Thanks,
Slasher

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Have you looked at Macrium Reflect Free Edition, which is more flexible and has a saner interface?

 

[SlasherIT]

Hi,

No thanks, I do not want to use any 3rd party tool for backup, I want to strictly use Windows 7 backup, which is fine. Anyone else have a solution?

Slasher

 

[SlasherIT]

Anyone???

 

[richnrockville]

I would use the ms image backup. (don't worry about it imaging the recovery partition as well as the C drive.) One thing some manufacturers provide is that after you have made the recovery disks as per their instructions, they then give you and option of removing the recovery partition.
If not then you might be OOL, (Out Of Luck). I would check with HP on the model of your laptop.

Rich

 

[richnrockville]

I will say this about image recovery, I use Acronis for imaging and it works great, cheap price and good software.

YMMV
Rich

 

[mjf]

Are you sure you aren't confusing the 100MB system reserved with the recovery partition. Windows imaging will always image the 100MB system reserved partition because it's critical to booting your PC.

 

[whs]

Hi,

No thanks, I do not want to use any 3rd party tool for backup, I want to strictly use Windows 7 backup, which is fine. Anyone else have a solution?

Slasher

There is no solution. Windows7 imaging is all screwed up. If you want to wrestle with it, that's fine. But you will find that it is of zero use. Besides having no options, it is very, very unreliable. And who wants that for an imaging program which is supposed to be your lifeline.

Use free Macrium as suggested. It is easy, fast and reliable. I have done several dozen recoveries with it and never had a problem.

 

[ickymay]

Hi,

I am using a HP laptop, and as most of you know, it comes with a Recovery partition. So now, I wanted to do a System Image of my C: Drive only, but when I am in the place to select the drive to backup to, it forces me to backup the C:, and Recovery drive, when all I want is to just backup the C: Drive. And I cannot see anywhere the option to not backup the Recovery Partition. Please help.

Thanks,
Slasher

I am pretty sure windows imaging Doesnt give you that option and I have had some images fail when i have tried to recover using windows imaging, so despite being a Microsoft professional I do recommend Macrium reflect which is free and flexible and simple to use

 

[SlasherIT]

Hi,

I decided to just remove the Recovery partition, as I already made Recovery Disks for my laptop. I was left backing up my C: Drive, and the SYSTEM partition, which, if I am correct, is made with every Windows 7 installation right?

Slasher

 

[mjf]

SlasherIT,
I don't think you were after an imaging sales pitch.
I actually have extensive experience with Windows imaging. Along with millions it is my primary imaging tool. I also use Macrium Reflect as a safeguard. There is no question that some people have experienced problems with Windows imaging. I suggest you find this out for yourself knowing that there are always other options.

Edit: I noticed you just removed your recovery partition. That was not wise.

 

[whs]

I have to agree with mjf. Removing the recovery partition is not a good move. Who tells you whether your DVDs will work. Plus, a reinstall is always easiest from the recovery partition. And if you rely on windows imaging, you may really need it.