Any problems creating system image when using Microsoft Backup/Restore?
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I don't use it for back up and restore... I strictly use it for picture, videos, and music storage. I am not even sure if it allows back up and restore. I think this is the one without it... sorry I can't be of more help.
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I haven't had the problem, but it sounds like maybe you did not make a backup dvd of your OS system, Microsoft offers a one time down load in chase your pc crashes. Maybe go to another pc and see if you can do the down load the software with your pc info, it's worth a try with the price of new OS software. Hope every thing works out for you.
1451500
depending on the amount of information that you have and how do you want to do the back up(just copying all the information, creating the back up file (system only) or creating the back up file with all the info (system and files))
861159
no, there is no system restore disk for this laptop. But once you boot system up for the first time, have a blank disk ready, it asked if you want to make one, so technically speaking you have a backup for your system if you do this step. If you don't do this turn on system restore and you can always have a point to go to restore your laptop.
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WD comes with Windows backup software. It's somewhat rudimentary but it works.
1213412
Hi Wade, the system comes with the Windows disk for complete re-install if needed, otherwise Windows does have backup and recovery built in.
1709640
At least for me it will not. Ghost 15 installs all right on Windows 7, but it will not perform a backup beyond the base backup. Then when we REALLY needed to restore from this backup, there was an error. Thus, we got NOTHING!!
1903332
No. Backup images are stored as files. The only reason to delete files is to free up hard drive space.
341473
I would say Yes, but as soon as you have it installed be sure to format the drive. Also, be sure that you have ALL your files backed up, and get ready for a long process of updating the operating system, and your security software, only after that can you reinstall your programs and finally after that you can restore your files. I hope you have tremendous amount of patience. Good luck
565448
The software is on a disc. I don't know about any "backup program" This is an Anti Virus program.
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The short answer is yes. The long answer is it depends on what kind of data and where is the hard drive is and do you have a spare disk controller port. If your old hard drive is failing it may be anywhere from easy to nearly impossible depending on the current state of the drive. If you are trying transfer a complete system drive including the OS like Windows with all the functionality then you will likely need a program like Acronis True Image to make a current system image and then transfer it onto the new drive - this is not always as easy as it sounds and you may need to consult with an expert - hopefully you have a friend who is one. If you just want to transfer pics, videos and documents and you can install both drives on the same system and you know where they are on the drive then it is easy, as easy as copying them over. I would really advise finding someone who had done this before, hopefully more than once, and can help you but it is 99% sure you can depending . . .
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For a Windows install you could image it, with a program like Macrium Reflect (Free Edition). Be careful and read the instructions. Actually, I just realized that Sandisk also has instructions for how to use a product of theirs to do it to. There are many ways to image the drive with your OS, the video may have some value to you for instruction as well. Good luck.
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Make sure your Usb Stick is formatted with NTFS, plug in your stick and open the Control Panel, click on "create a system image", click on the "On a hard disk" selection and then choose your USB Stick, click next and follow the instructions.
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You can use an encryption program like truesync [truesync.org] to create a protected disk image.
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No, it's an unformatted drive with no software loaded. You will need your own software to load.
2006308
I moved my pictures from XP to windows 8 with ease. Very user friendly device and great support if needed. Should be fine!
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Neither. It does, however, allow you to make one image recovery disc in case the windows stops working properly. Go to settings->backup->and choose one from those options