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RyanT

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Hi all,
I hope this is the right spot for my question...
My desktop is operating poorly and I haven't been able to track down the issue(s) causing it so I would like to restore to factory specs. My current drive setup is as follows:

Drive 1:

  • D: Factory Image
  • C: Primary Partition
Drive 2:

  • J: Storage/backup
These are 2 separate drives, each with its own connection to the motherboard. Will the storage drive (J:) be excluded from the recovery process?
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It should be but, to be safe, you should disconnect the drive before restoring. Also, if you don't already, you should have at least two sets of backups for each drive: one set kept onsite and one offsite.
 

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Thanks for the quick response :D

I do keep a 1TB portable as a spare backup. I'll be sure to update it before I proceed.
 

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64bitIntel i7 860 (Lynnfield)8GB DDR3NVIDIA GeForce GT 420
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Intel i7 860 (Lynnfield)
Motherboard
MSI Iona
Memory
8GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 420
Sound Card
On-board
Monitor(s) Displays
HP w2338h
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
2x Western Digital Blue 1TB
Case
Mid-size ATX
Cooling
Stock
Antivirus
Avast
Browser
Firefox
RyanT said:
Thanks for the quick response :D

I do keep a 1TB portable as a spare backup. I'll be sure to update it before I proceed.
Click to expand...

Wise man! :thumbsup:
 

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Win 7 Ultimate 64 bitIntel i7-3930KKingston HyperX Genesis 32GB Kit (8x4GB Modul...MSI R7850 Twin Frozr 2GD5/OC Radeon HD 7850 2...
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit
CPU
Intel i7-3930K
Motherboard
ASUS P9X79 WS
Memory
Kingston HyperX Genesis 32GB Kit (8x4GB Modules) 1600MHz DDR
Graphics Card(s)
MSI R7850 Twin Frozr 2GD5/OC Radeon HD 7850 2GB 256-bit GDDR
Sound Card
Asus Xonar Essence STX
Monitor(s) Displays
3x Asus VG248QE 24", Vizio 32" TV
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080, ?
Hard Drives
Samsung 128GB 840 Pro SSD (1),
Samsung 4TB 850 EVO SSDs (4)
Samsung 4TB 850 EVO SSDs (16) external backup drives used in 2.5" hot swap bays in the computer.
PSU
Corsair HX750w
Case
Antec Two Hundred v2 (modified)
Cooling
Cooler Master GeminII S524 120mm (fan replaced with a 140mm)
Keyboard
Logitech G510s
Mouse
Logitech M525 (two in use)
Internet Speed
=< 32Mbps down, 8Mbps up
Antivirus
AVAST!, MBAM, SAS, Spybot S&D (all but MBAM free) Glary Util
Browser
IE11
Other Info
LSI 9211-8i HBA card (8 SATA III ports), 2.5" & 3.5" Hot Swap Bays, HooToo HT-CR001 PCI-E to USB 3.0 Internal Hub + 6 Slot Card Reader, and LG Model CH12LS28 BD-ROM Optical Drive. Also, ScanSnap S1500 ADF duplexing scanner, Canon 9000F flat bed scanner, Corsair SP2500 2.1 speakers, Samsung CLP 415nw laser color printer, Cyberpower PP2200SW UPS
RyanT, I'm listening in to learn, how are things progressing?
 

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