Windows 10: System restore and system image

Discus and support System restore and system image in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; So I regularly create backups on my computer using the windows 7 restore tool from the control panel. There comes an option for creating the system... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by MayankVerma3, Jan 18, 2021.

  1. System restore and system image


    So I regularly create backups on my computer using the windows 7 restore tool from the control panel. There comes an option for creating the system image for drive C which is an SSD. I have heard that if the windows goes corrupt or is accidentally reset I can restore the previous configuration using the system image. Now, the issue is that I have a 100GB game installed in the SSD and it is also included in the system image. I uncheck it from the backup options though. So I wanted to know if I skip on making the system image, will I be able to restore my system to the previous stage using just the backup if I include all the files except the game files or system backup is only for selective restoration of files and system image of C drive is necessary in case i plan to restore settings? Also, what is the system restore point?

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    MayankVerma3, Jan 18, 2021
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  2. Nikhar_K Win User

    restore system image from command prompt, drive d: not seen by system restore

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    To be able to help you with the appropriate troubleshooting steps, please reply with the following details:



    • Are you trying to restore the system image or create a system image?
    • Are you able to see the external drive in File Explorer?
    • Could you please briefly explain the procedure that you are following to initiate a system image restore?


    In the meantime, I suggest you to refer the articles on
    How to: Create a system image in Windows 10
    and

    How to restore a Windows 10 system image to an existing or larger storage device
    created by Andre Da Costa.



    Please reply with the detailed information, to help you in a better way.



    Regards,

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Jan 18, 2021
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  3. jellyroll Win User
    How to delete inactive System Image Restore Points in System Restore

    Windows 10 64-bit.
    When I click "show more restore points" in System Restore I see a bunch of old "system image restore points" that were deleted in past and do not correspond to any currently active restore points. Clicking any of these old restore points, I simply get an error message saying they could not be found, and to select another restore point instead.I would like to delete these restore points listings but have been unable to do so.
    So far, I have tried steps mentioned below without any luck :

    Disk Cleanup through (CSystem restore and system image :) Properties
    Disable System Protection (OFF and ON) in System Protection for OS (CSystem restore and system image :)
    Disk Space Usage to minimum (slider button all the way to the left then 'Delete all restore points for this drive'),
    Delete all shown Restore points in CCleaner (the problem ones do not show here),
    Reset Windows Backup to Default in Windows 10 with 'Reset_Windows_Backup.bat' utility.

    Any suggestions highly welcome.
     
    jellyroll, Jan 18, 2021
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  4. System restore and system image

    System Image Problem

    Bill,

    Could you elaborate on the Nick's Data? I've already done a Sys Img to G: drive.
    What is a Belarc Advisor audit?


    Rebooting now to see if drives stay the same.


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    Nick
     
    caddman6425, Jan 18, 2021
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