Windows 7 restoring from system image

[Ugljesa]

Dear experts,

Few days ago my laptop started to act strange. When I checked HDD, I got notification that I have to do backup, and replace drive. My question is: Do I have to install Windows 7 on new hard drive and then restore system image, or do I have to use some software for that purpose? Step by step guide would be more than helpfull.


I'm sorry for my bad English.


Best regards,

Ugljesa

 

[whs]

What program do you use to make the system image.

 

[Ugljesa]

I used built in back up and restore feature in Windows 7. Do you have some advice about other software that I can use ?

 

[whs]

I would make an image with free Macrium. The built-in imaging is not very reliable.

When you use Macrium, make sure that you image the C partition and the 'active' partition which could be another partition - e.g. the system partition or the recovery partition. If you want advice how to best go about it, post a picture of your disk management.

In the meantime you can try using the Windows image you made. If it works, OK. Else you have the macrium image as backup.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/73828-imaging-free-macrium.html?ltr=I

 

[Ugljesa]

Thank you for your reply. I'll try that.