Windows 10: How do I restore from a windows backup?

Discus and support How do I restore from a windows backup? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I went to reset windows to a lower version to use a purchased windows key but backed up what I could on one drive, then put everything on a hard drive.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Quin Day, Jul 18, 2024.

  1. QUIN DAY
    Quin Day Win User

    How do I restore from a windows backup?


    I went to reset windows to a lower version to use a purchased windows key but backed up what I could on one drive, then put everything on a hard drive. I didn't realize installing windows on the hard drive would reset everything on it, so I'm wondering where the stuff in onedrive went?

    :)
     
    Quin Day, Jul 18, 2024
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  2. SUMASAGE
    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, Jul 19, 2024
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  3. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User
    Restoring Windows 10 Image using Macrium Reflect


    In addition to the above. Here's my suggestion in step by step.
    I assume you have Macrium Installed in your current HD and already made a backup copy.
    1. Connect your new HD via USB port and boot up.
    2. Run Macrium, click on Restore tab then select the Backup Image that you made to restore
    3. click on "select a different target disk" then select your new HD as destination

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    4. Proceed to restore then Shutdown and disconnect the old HD and replace with the new HD
    5. Boot up with your new HD.
     
    topgundcp, Jul 19, 2024
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  4. REDDWARF4EVER
    reddwarf4ever Win User

    How do I restore from a windows backup?

    installing windows 10 backup and restore later


    1. Backup Vista
    2. Upgrade Vista->Windows 7 -> Windows 10. Get activated.
    3. Backup Windows 10.
    4. Clean Install Windows 10. Make sure still activated
    5. Backup a fresh copy of Windows 10
    6. Restore

    To perform step 4 i will need to have downloaded an iso and create a dvd or usb to boot from.....so will not this ISO be ok and the one you mention ?
     
    reddwarf4ever, Jul 19, 2024
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