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    Windows 7 image creation and restoration

    Hi all,

    Wondering if you can help me.

    I'm looking to create an image of my Windows 7 installation and restore it to a new HDD - too many applications and programs to re-install!

    I've used Driveimage XML to create an image, but I'm not able to make it boot. Checking the disc there's no boot partition.

    I don't mind spending some money for a turn-key solution, but I wouldn't mind seeking some advice, specifically on some tried and tested software for Windows 7 64 image creation and restoration.

    Any help is much appreciated.


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    Re: Windows 7 image creation and restoration

    Can you not use the built in backup and restore feature of windows 7 to make an image Linky

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    Re: Windows 7 image creation and restoration

    You can just set the partition as bootable with something like GParted, it's a 10 second job. Download Parted Magic if you don't have an Ubuntu CD or something handy.

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    Re: Windows 7 image creation and restoration

    EASUS do a free partitioner for windows as well which is quite good.

    You could also do what I prefer (because I always have the backups at hand) and use Windows 7 backup feature.......something everyone should really be doing considering the price of HDDs and NASs
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    Re: Windows 7 image creation and restoration

    Home premium only allows local backups though. But I agree, there's little excuse not to back up when there's a utility built right in to the OS to do it!

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