Windows 10: Is it safe to restore a system image to a new but similar spec laptop?

Discus and support Is it safe to restore a system image to a new but similar spec laptop? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I bought a new laptop and I'm moving from my Surface Pro 3 i5, to a Surface Laptop i5. Would the hardware work in time for me to upgrade the drivers?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/1tzL3ban, Jul 25, 2020.

  1. /U/1TZL3BAN
    /u/1tzL3ban Win User

    Is it safe to restore a system image to a new but similar spec laptop?


    I bought a new laptop and I'm moving from my Surface Pro 3 i5, to a Surface Laptop i5. Would the hardware work in time for me to upgrade the drivers? And would it boot at all?

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    /u/1tzL3ban, Jul 25, 2020
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  2. 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

      Is it safe to restore a system image to a new but similar spec laptop? [​IMG]
    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 25, 2020
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  3. DROPBEARSYD
    dropBearSYD Win User
    Windows Update history gone after system image restore

    That thread lists similar symptoms however my situation is distinct in that executing a full system image recovery causes the problem (as opposed to a system restore point).

    Regardless there is no suggestion of any solution on that thread.

    I am happy to continue the support discussion there. Please do not use this thread anymore.
     
    dropBearSYD, Jul 25, 2020
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  4. NIKHAR_K
    Nikhar_K Win User

    Is it safe to restore a system image to a new but similar spec laptop?

    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, Jul 25, 2020
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