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• Using a System Image to restore a computer HP in Windows 8

  Hi all

  I would like to bring to the attention of all the latest HP help video for PSG.  It shows how to use a System Image to restore an HP computer in Windows 8.

  Learn how to restore your HP computer by using an image system Windows 8. With Windows 8, you can backup all the files and setting on your computer at a time and save it as a system. If you ever have a software problem, you can restore your PC back to exactly as it was when you created the image of the system.

  For other helpful videos, go to hp.com/supportvideos or youtube.com/howto4u.

  I hope this video helps.

• Try to use the System Image to migrate from Windows 7 for SSD for boot upward

  Hello

  I have a new computer Windows 7 operting.   I'm trying to migrate my OS to SSD for faster boots, etc..

  I first tried various 3rd party applications such as EaseUS Partition Master and Reflect, all futile for unknown reasons.

  Now I'm having problems using the built-in tool "Create a System Image" Windows 7.

  The Image of the system seems to be created properly and is listed in the appropriate folder.   The next step is to use the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download tool to save the ISO file, then use this ISO on the DSS file.

  Unfortunately, despite all that I've read to the contrary, the file created by windows wasn't an ISO... it saved as a VHD file.   The download tool cannot copy VHD - only ISOs.

  Microsoft technical support suggested that I have post the question.   All the patches?

  Thanks in advance!

  What happens when you boot the system repair disc?  If necessary, you will need to enter your BIOS Setup utility and make your optical drive the first boot device.

  You have created the system image includes everything: the files of your operating system, your application to the program folder and your data.  Assuming that you have already used your system for awhile and so Windows, your installed programs and files total user more than 128 GB, the image does not fit on the SSD.

  If everything except your totals of less than 128 GB user files, then a possible scenario would be to backup all your files from user to some external medium data, confirm that the backup is valid, and then delete the files from the current hard drive.  Then make an image of system of what's left (which is now less than 128 GB) and restore that image on the SSD.  You create a new user profile and then copy your files from backup data on disk 1 to and link to your user profile in the user data (see tip below).

  Another alternative, especially if you have more than 128 GB used even without your data, is to do a clean Windows 7 on SSD install, reinstall all your application files, specifying as much as possible of the facilities is located on the 1 TB drive and your profile link to the data of the user on the 1 TB drive.

  This trick of sevenforums.com can help with the problem of having windows on the SSD and your data on the disk rotation:

  If you are simply wanting to save files HARD disk space in your user folders, you might consider this below in order to access the files in your library with the actually located files where you want to place. This way you won't have to worry about the potential problems that come with mobile user folder locations.

  • Create a new folder to any location you want.
  • Move all the files you want in the new folder.
  • Include the new folder in a library of your choice.
  • If you wish, you can also set the new folder to be default 'save' for the location for the library as well

  To do a clean install of Windows 7 on your SSD, follow the instructions here to get a file ISO of Windows 7 to the same version of Windows 7 that is preinstalled on your computer: https://www.heidoc.net/joomla/technology-science/microsoft/67-microsoft-windows-and-office-iso-download-tool burn the image on a DVD (Note: you can not just copy the files, use the built-in tool to burn dvd of Windows 7 or free third-party tool like ImgBurn).  Use the product key from the label on your computer (not the key retrieved by using a key finder program) to activate Windows.  See https://techingiteasy.wordpress.com/2012/04/13/how-to-activate-windows-7-oem-license-using-a-retail-disc/

  If this all sounds complicated - it is, and I haven't provided all the details - you can consider getting the help of a local independent computer repair shop (not a chain of stores).  Just make sure you get a real installation of Windows 7.

• When you try to restore the system using the system image, Windows 7 does not find the USB HDD.

  I have 3 computers backed up with their images of system on an external USB drive.

  However, when you try to restore a computer using system image, Windows 7 fails to find the USB HDD.

  I think it would be probably due to the fact that the WindowsImageBackup folder is probably not in the right place or a superfluous folder. Here's an example of how my disk backup has arranged record...

  Root for example E: /.

  -Computer #1

  - WindowsImageBackup
  -ComputerName #1

  -202348 backup 2016-05-29

  -Catalogue

  -SPPMetadataCache

  -MediaID (file)

  -Computer #2

  - WindowsImageBackup 
  -ComputerName #2

  -202348 backup 2016-05-29

  -Catalogue

  -SPPMetadataCache

  -MediaID (file)

  -Computer #3
  - WindowsImageBackup
  -ComputerName #3

  -202348 backup 2016-05-29

  -Catalogue

  -SPPMetadataCache

  -MediaID (file)

  I realize that the WindowsImageBackup folder should be at the origin, so I moved this computer folder #1 a less E:\

  However, restoration is unable to find it and can't even see the USB HDD.

  Can anyone offer advice on what I can hurt?

  Original title: restore the System Image

  Thank you all for responding with your advice and suggestions but the failure has been a bit of my doing (?).

  When I went to another port for the USB, everything worked fine! Simple solution, that I should have tried first - duh! :-)

  My USB 3.0 4TB drive was originally on a port USB 3 (which was either missing or not recognized by my Bios) and when I changed my old disk ports USB 2, everything has worked well!

  Thanks again, all...

• How to use a system image to restore my system Windows 8?

  Windows 8 has a feature that can create a system image, or a snapshot of the hard disk, which can be used to restore a system to the date and time that the image was made.  This may be an alternative method to the system recovery that leads him to an output of the State of the box.

  This new video will demonstrate how to create a system image and how to restore a system using this image.

  I hope this information is useful to some.

• Upgrading laptop with ssd. Can I use a Windows 7 system image to install the new ssd?

  Bought nww laptop with Win 7 Home Premium 32-bit and the other pre-installed software. No records have been provided. I want to replace the hard drive with ssd. No other changes. I can create a system image on a dvd and physically swap the drives. I can then install Win 7 using the system image, I created? What other software (Microsoft and elsewhere)? If this is not the case, how can I do without having to buy new software?

  You can clone the installation for the SSD, provided that the SSD is large enough to accommodate the installation to be cloned.

  See http://www.ssdfreaks.com/content/664/how-to-clone-hdd-to-ssd-with-windows-7s-own-software or (easier) use a trial version of Acronis True Image Home 2012.

  Note that, immediately after cloning, you must stop and unplug the original installation. The disc can be reconnected once the DSS started successfully.

• Pavillion g7 notebook: 8 not found windows system image

  I tried to create a dual-boot system, and it failed. So, I ordered the hp recovery DVD and recovered my system windows 8. I had created a system image recovery composed of 6 DVDs. I wanted to restore my pc using the system image, I created, but any method I followed, Recovery Manager Windows 8 can't see or locate a system image. I tried to insert both the last drive of the game according to the instructions and even tried the first disk without success.

  I am a pc repair technician and I'm frustrated because I will lose a lot of programs and files that I use in my business. Is there by chance a way to manually restore the files and programs the system image dvd?

  How in the world of windows 8 can't see what image system created? I have read that the system image is saved as files dvx and have read that are stored in the format: drive letter: \WindowsImageBackup\computer nameYYYY-MM-DD HHMMSS \Backup, but have not found these on my box dvd of restoration image I created.
  

  PLEASE SKIP THIS QUESTION! I HAVE HP SYSTEM RECOVERY DVD SET, NOT A PICTURE. SORRY!

  H @eqnx97,

  Welcome to the HP Forums!

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  I understand that you have difficulties when you try to create a system dual boot, and it failed.  You ordered a set of recovery disc to return your laptop to factory.  You thought it was a recovery image and a difficulty to do the recovery and now realize they are recovery disks and not an image.

  Here are two links to guide you through the recovery process.

  HP computers - performing a recovery of HP (Windows 8) system

  HP PC - troubleshooting (Windows 8) HP system recovery problems

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• Failed to create system image on USB stick 64 GB

  Hello

  I bought a Patriot 64GB flash drive to use record system images and to facilitate the execution of backups with me.

  When I start the option to create a system image in Windows 7 backup and try and select the drive as the target of the image, I get the message thatthe drive is not a valid backup location and I can not go. The drive is all new and quick formatted in NTFS, so I don't see what could be the problem.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  

  -Paul

  Back up and restore: frequently asked questions
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/back-up-and-restore-frequently-asked-questions

  The location is a USB flash drive. You can't save backups to a flash drive.

  JS
  http://www.PAGESTART.com

  Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world to help.

• Need to backup all programs and files without the System Image

  Hi all

  Recently, I myself in a dilemma. I installed 4 additional disks with the intention of creating a RAID volume supported by the BIOS. To do this, I need to change the BIOS setting of the controller which includes all the volumes, including my boot drive (that I don't intend to RAID). The problem I have is that when I pass the UEFI to RAID controller, Windows Recovery will not use the System Image I did. He said that the volume was created under a different arrangement (Bios vs. EFI).

  What are my options? Is there a different backup setting, which allows to keep all my installed software? I am not concerned with the data that I can copy it to an external volume, but it would take several days to get all of my software reinstalled. I would like to avoid this. I guess I'll have to reinstall Windows Pro 8.1 and then use a backup program to restore everything. If this is the case, then I need to know which backup program will work. If there is a better way, I would like to know. I see my options in the form, get another backup program, get a map of controller for the boot drive or the RAID volume or just reinstall.

  Thank you

  Hello

  Thank you very much for the detailed information.

  You can search the application using your favorite search engine, helping you to backup all programs and files without the System Image.

  Note: Using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

  For more information, you can ask your question on the TechNet forums

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home?category=w8itpro

  Hope the helps of information. Let us know if you need help with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help you.

• Failed to create a system image on the computer sony notebook using windows vista professional

  Have tried without success to make an image of a computer system sony vaio notebook to an external Seagate USB drive.  Backup shows underway for hours, then the white of the screen and laptop computer crashes.  Windows Vista business operating system. Have attempted to create an image using Novabackup, it represents a step forward, but when he reached the point of jumping "pagefile.sys and hiberfil.sys" after a few minutes he blocks as well.  Only solution is to turn off.  Data backup jobs.  Run a complete check of the disk. Any suggestions?

  Hello

  check this link for the same issue:

  http://www.SevenForums.com/performance-maintenance/39188-cannot-create-system-image-backup-computer.html

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-system/cannot-create-system-image-on-64GB-USB-flash-drive/496c26c8-13E7-4CAE-914F-039a7a4d6074

  http://social.Microsoft.com/forums/en/offtopic/thread/91b5c020-8d78-4427-9f68-0c39374155a0

  It will be useful.

• System Image backup using Windows 8 on my laptop Compaq CQ 58?

  To create a System Image backup HP guide shows two selections (disk or external hard drive). Can I use a USB flash drive?

  System image are what HP guide that covers creating backup you referring?

  The only option I know who are available are on a hard drive, media locations and the network of the DVD (NAS), not on a USB flash disk.

  

• Problem of generation of a System Image in Windows 7 on several DVD + R using a new laptop ASUS UL50

  I'm trying to follow the instructions on the screen to generate backups in case of system crash.

  The recovery disk was created without a hitch.  I inserted a blank DVD + R disc according to the instructions and the process is completed without error.

  I tried to create a System Image disc.  In the Panel, I selected "backup and recovery".

  In the pop up box that results, in the left menu, I selected the option 'create the system image.

  A new popup box appeared asking me to select the media - and included the option of one or more CD or DVD.  There is the option that I selected.

  I was given a text string to write to the DVD (the computer name, date/time of the image and the number one probably represent the first of several discs).

  The process began by saying that it was creating the image and then he began to copy the disc.  At some point, a new popup box appeared with a message indicating that the media were too small and please insert a disc with a capacity greater than 1 GB (this is a DVD + R with a capacity of 4.7 GB).  Once again, he printed a string to write to the disk and used the same disc number (disc number 1).  This makes me think that the system has _nothing_ with the original disc.

  In addition, the popup box prompted me to "insert a new disc", but it wouldn't let me eject the disc currently in the drive.  The backup software would not prevent the drive from spinning.

  When I tried the entire backup, it would not be "Cancel".  I even went into the Task Manager to try to quit smoking.  The Task Manager indicates that the process "failed" but would not leave and the DVD player would not stop turning.

  I finally did a hard shutdown of the laptop.

  Afraid that suggests that the DVD player have been defective, I rebooted the machine, put a DVD image into the machine, and he opened it, saw my fine started and stopped etc., photos.

  I then repeated the procedure above with a new blank DVD to try to generate a new Image system and the machine performed _exactly_ the same way.

  Also.  A similar question was asked in this forum on November 2, but the response of a moderator of Answers MS did not actually the question.  Response from the moderator simply directed the questioner to a set of instructions on how to generate a backup of _complete_ (where you can either authorize MS select automatically which files are backed up or you can select specific subdirectories etc..)  NOTE: I tried this process as well, but it does not generate a backup on DVD.  According to the tutorials, my only options by using the backup scheduler to create a system image are: a separate disk partition or separate hard drive inside (or outside).  It won't let me create an image of 'system' to a _Bi) DVD using the backup scheduler.

  Hi TLÉ,.

  I want only after saving you to perform the above given the procedure, the registry. Lets give it a try and see if that helps. If this does not help solve the problem, attentio try another alternative, or probably a forum user with a similar question and fix post it here with the resolution.

  Keep your fingers crossed!

  Concerning
  Aziz Nadeem - Microsoft Support

• System Image Utility - default Menu screen does not appear

  Hello world

  I seem to be scratching my head on this one.

  I recently install a mac mini server. Everything went to plan, but am having trouble using system image utility.

  If I'm running system image utility on the machine of a client who has OSX Yosemite the SIU works perfectly well and I give myself three default options

  * Netboot

  * Netinstall

  * Netrestore

  However if I load SIU on the mac mini with the server application, I don't get any of these options.

  I left a screenshot below for reference.

  If I could get any help on this I would appreciate it greatly, because currently use Automator to do the job for me at the moment.

  Kind regards

  

  Please ignore that, I just realized that Apple has changed the system of MISTLETOE on El Capitan.

• Z1 HP workstation: C: drive system image backup internal solid state

  My professional job to Z1 HP with Windows 7 has 370 GB used space on the C: drive and 146 GB free.

  I want to copy / clone a 'System Image backup"from my internal C: drive to an external hard drive.

  'WD My Passport Ultra', 1 TB Western Digital.

  I heard that the combination "backup system image" in Windows and target disk Western Digital "WD My Passport Ultra' may be problematic.

  Does anyone have experience with this and y at - there a better alternative?

  An external hard drive with 1 TB of storage space will be "worthy" my 463 GB solid state internal hard drive C:?

  Thanks for the comment.

  steinarV wrote:
  

  My professional job to Z1 HP with Windows 7 has 370 GB used space on the C: drive and 146 GB free.

  I want to copy / clone a 'System Image backup"from my internal C: drive to an external hard drive.

  'WD My Passport Ultra', 1 TB Western Digital.

  (...)

  An external hard drive with 1 TB of storage space will be "worthy" my 463 GB solid state internal hard drive C:?

  Thanks for the comment.

  Hello

  Thanks for posting in the Forum from HP Support.

  Personally, I have not heard of specific issues with this WD HARD drive. I Googled it and found some non-specific stuff.

  However, to answer your question: in my view, there is no problem with the 1 TB external harddrive to adapt the SSD from below 500 GB. Therefore larger than GB 463, less than 500 GB, 1 TB, it should fit without problems. There is no problem for cloning SSD and HARD drive imaging (the only problem is that it might be a bit slower, but no problem to do so).

• Utility error system image creating NetRestore Image 2

  Hello

  I s 2 constant error trying to create a picture of NBI NetRestore using System Image Utility 2 (Version 10.11.2 (778)).

  NetBoot and NetInstall work without error, but NetRestore won't quite work. The iMac I use is in target mode and mounted on a 10.11 Mac OS Server.

  This used to work wonderfully in Yosemite, but now it is a total nightmare...

  What I'm missing here?

  Thanks for any help...

  DD

  iMac, retina 5K 27 "end 2014

  The first thing you can do is set the verbose logging level. This will allow you to understand which tool (probably hdiutil) generated the error.

  If you only have problems in making images of existing volumes, I would start by checking the integrity of the volume with utility disk or another tool.