Windows 10: Format C Drive and Restore From Backup

Discus and support Format C Drive and Restore From Backup in Windows 10 Backup and Restore to solve the problem; Version 1809 (OS Build 17763.1217) Hi, I have an issue where an older version of a program must be uninstalled before the new version is installed.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Backup and Restore' started by lmmdf, May 26, 2020.

  1. lmmdf Win User

    Format C Drive and Restore From Backup


    Version 1809 (OS Build 17763.1217)

    Hi, I have an issue where an older version of a program must be uninstalled before the new version is installed.

    When attempting to uninstall the old version, it did not complete properly. As a result, most of the files are still there, but now I am unable to complete the task because it does not show up in the list of installed programs.

    I tried deleting the program folders and reinstalling, but it thinks it is already installed and will not go further.

    I cannot run the new version because it will crash.

    I am thinking of formatting the C Drive, and then restoring everything from backup.

    Is this a good idea?

    Is there a better way?

    Thanks for any help.

    :)
     
    lmmdf, May 26, 2020
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  2. sumasage Win User

    Free hard drive backup/restore program?

    I am looking for a free (freeware) program that will back up and restore a hard drive. I'm looking to clone a few external hard drives. If the program will backup the used space instead of the whole drive this will be awesome! Thanks for any suggestions.
     
    sumasage, May 26, 2020
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  3. Free hard drive backup/restore program?

    Obviously you're looking for something besides your Xp Pro utility that does this?
     
    thoughtdisorder, May 26, 2020
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  4. sumdumgai Win User

    Format C Drive and Restore From Backup

    How to restore C: drive from backup?

    Thank you. I'll try your suggestion if my next attempt fails. I think my problem has been that I have been using a disk/partition backup instead of a system backup file.

    - - - Updated - - -

    Tried to recover from last System Backup file but it failed, too. Although it took a long time (from NAS backup), the recovery successfully completed. But the used size of the C: disk was very low and no OS was there. I have been using a USB that contains the Windows Installation Media, and when I boot from it, I select the UEFI version in the BIOS boot menu.

    Here's latest attempt info:
    Using Command Prompt, I cleaned Disk 0 (C: Drive), where the OS should be, and converted it to GPT.
    Reinstalled W10 using USB that contains Windows Installation Media. I selected the UEFI version of the USB in the BIOS boot menu.
    After Reinstall, DiskPart, (List Disk, Disk 0 is GPT), (List Volume, Volume 3 is Boot), (Select Volume 3, List Partition, 1=Recovery, 2=System, 3=Reserved, 4=primary)
    Rebooted from EaseUS Emergency disk, using the UEFI version of the DVD in the boot menu.
    Restored Disk 0 (C: ) from EaseUS partition backup of C:
    After restore completed successfully, system rebooted itself.
    Error – No operating system found.
    Rebooted from USB Windows Media. Went to Repair mode, Troubleshoot, Command Prompt
    DiskPart, (List Disk, Disk 0 is GPT), (Select Disk 0, List Partition, Only 1 partition, Primary)

    What am I missing? After the EaseUS restore, only 1 partition was created on Disk 0. The C: drive appears to have all of the files.

    Thanks for your help.
     
    sumdumgai, May 26, 2020
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