Create a System Image Shortcut - Create

    Create a System Image Shortcut - Create

    Create a System Image Shortcut - Create

    How to Create a "Create a System Image" Shortcut in Windows 7
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    How to Create a "Create a System Image" Shortcut in Windows 7

       Information
    This will show you how to create a Create a System Image shortcut in Windows 7.

    To be able to use this shortcut, you must be logged in as an administrator.


    EXAMPLE: Create a System Image
    Create a System Image Shortcut - Create-example.jpg





    OPTION ONE

    To Download and Setup the "Create a System Image" Shortcut


    1. Click on the Download button below to download the file below.
    Create_a_System _Image.zip


    Download

    2. Click on Save and save the .zip file to your desktop.

    3. Open the downloaded .zip file, and extract (drag and drop) all of it's contents to your desktop.

    4. Right click on the extracted Create a System Image.vbs file, click on Properties, General tab, and click on the Unblock button if available.
    NOTE: If you do not have a Unblock button under the General tab, then the file is already unblocked and you can continue on.

    5. Right click on the now unblocked Create a System Image.vbs file, and click on Cut.

    6. Navigate to C:\Windows in Windows Explorer, then right click on a empty area of the window and click on Paste to move the .vbs file here.

    7. If prompted by UAC, then click on Continue and Yes.

    8. Right click on the extracted Create a System Image shortcut, click on Properties, General tab, and click on the Unblock button if available.
    NOTE: If you do not have a Unblock button under the General tab, then the file is already unblocked and you can continue on.

    9. You can now assign a keyboard shortcut, place in Quick Launch, or move this Create a System Image shortcut to where you like for easy use.



    OPTION TWO

    To Remove the "Create a System Image" Shortcut


    1. Delete the Create New Backup shortcut.

    2. In Windows Explorer, navigate to the .vbs file below, right click on it, and click on Delete.
    C:\Windows\Create a System Image.vbs
    3. If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes.
    That's it,
    Shawn









  1. Posts : 8,375
    W7 Ultimate x64/W10 Pro x64/W11 Pro Triple Boot - Main PC W7 Remote PC Micro ATX W7 Pro x64/W11 Pro
       #1

    Thanks! As you know I've been creating numerous images over the last several months in order to make comparisons with the system image option to other imaging wares where this will be quite useful.

    Once again the results have shown the 7 tool takes the lead for the main drive while others work for secondary drives. And for anyone making frequent images on a regular basis this will be a plus as well.
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  2. Posts : 560
    WIN10
       #2

    Was speed a factor in your comparison?
    I tested Windows built in imaging and Macrium Reflect. The speed of creating an image was a huge part in my decision. Macrium was incredibly faster and I'm not using a RAID configuration or a Solid State Disk.


    What about doing a system image recovery?

    I also tested replacing an image or doing a recovery. Although, Macrium again killed Windows in terms of speed, Windows was simpler and more user friendly.


    Credit to Windows for how far they've come and for listening to users! Sorry for getting off topic.
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  3. Posts : 8,375
    W7 Ultimate x64/W10 Pro x64/W11 Pro Triple Boot - Main PC W7 Remote PC Micro ATX W7 Pro x64/W11 Pro
       #3

    That would be something to consider for a separate discussion rather then the guide here for examing comparisons made with different programs. I was simply reflecting the convenience the shortcut will be rather then the extra steps made each time it was time for a new image.:)
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  4. Posts : 560
    WIN10
       #4

    Night Hawk said:
    Once again the results have shown the 7 tool takes the lead for the main drive
    Oh... I see. This may have been interpreted the wrong way.

    Forgive me,
    Eldin
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