Solved Windows Back Up Restore Formatting

[jsquareg]

I have used Acronis True Image for all of my backups for years. Have just begun exploring Window Backup.

I created a system image for my C: drive and when I went to restore it I was offered the choice of formatting Disk 0 and/or Disk 1. My disk 0 contains two partitions -- C: for the system and D: for my data files. If I choose to format Disk 0 will I fomat both C: and D:? I sure don't want to wipe out D:. If I choose not to format either, will the C: partition be wiped clean before being restored? I hope so.

Thanks for any help here.

 

[mjf]

I created a system image for my C: drive and when I went to restore it I was offered the choice of formatting Disk 0 and/or Disk 1. My disk 0 contains two partitions -- C: for the system and D: for my data files. If I choose to format Disk 0 will I fomat both C: and D:? I sure don't want to wipe out D:. If I choose not to format either, will the C: partition be wiped clean before being restored? I hope so.

Thanks for any help here.

Yes you will. Do not select to format. Windows will take of C: and leave D: untouched. Make sure you have specifically excluded disk 1 from a format (or unplug it if super cautious)

Also you might want to have a read through this tutorial
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/675-system-image-recovery.html

 

[jsquareg]

I created a system image for my C: drive and when I went to restore it I was offered the choice of formatting Disk 0 and/or Disk 1. My disk 0 contains two partitions -- C: for the system and D: for my data files. If I choose to format Disk 0 will I fomat both C: and D:? I sure don't want to wipe out D:. If I choose not to format either, will the C: partition be wiped clean before being restored? I hope so.

Thanks for any help here.

Yes you will. Do not select to format. Windows will take of C: and leave D: untouched. Make sure you have specifically excluded disk 1 from a format (or unplug it if super cautious)

Also you might want to have a read through this tutorial
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/675-system-image-recovery.html

Awright! Thank you very much for the answer and the link to the tutorial. That is exactly what I wanted to know.

 

[mjf]

I'm glad it answered your question - good luck.