Windows 10: System Image Recovery option missing

Hi guys,
Forgive me if I posted in the wrong section. My problem started when I try to perform a windows creator upgrade. After the upgrading process, I ran "winver" but it shows my current version as "1607 Build 14393.447".
So I try to restore using my backup image but was shock to find that the "System Image recovery" option missing. So how can I restore my system to it's previous state, thanks in advance... John

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My Computer Goes Into Loops at OS Reinstallation

The bluescreen recovery option states my system is UEFI, although when my computer crashes The System Image Recovery usually states System Image Recovery is impossible as OS and System Image need to be both BIOS Legacy or UEFI and they're not in my computer.

 

Windows 10, Custom Winre.wim and install.wim Recovery problems

Hello,

I have been attempting to create a custom deployment image with a Winre & recovery image in case the system is not bootable. I was able to create a winre.wim image and able to boot to the RE environment, but my recovery image isn't being seen and the reset
feature doesn't function.

The winre.wim image was created with the following directions link: custom winpe 5 – A random blog from a sysadmin

The recovery install.wim image was created using the WinPE dism image capture tools.

The winre.wim image is stored on the recovery partition with the following directory "Recovery\WindowsRE\winre.wim". The install.wim image is stored on the same recovery partition, but in a different folder with path "Recovery\RecoveryImage\install.wim".

The winre.wim & install.wim images were registered using the ReAgentC tools in the winPE system before the system boots for the first time. I'm guessing this is working correctly because I'm able to boot to the recovery environment.

There must be something I'm missing causing the RE to miss the install.wim image. If more information is required please let me know and I will do my best to provide it.

Regards,

Lee

 

How did you attempt the upgrade to the Creators Update? Looks like you tried 'Update Now' from here...
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/soft...load/windows10

If so, you have just re-installed the Anniversary Update, build .447 being the one in the current .iso for 1607. The Creators Update will not be available until after April 11th.
Windows 10 Creators Update coming April 11th 2017

Your options? Well, reinstalling the same version is one of the recommended way of repairing problems (we have a tutorial on it), so you could just leave it as it is. It will shortly find the latest cumulative update and bring itself up to build .969.

Or you could got to Settings > Recovery > Go back to an earlier build. This will undo the upgrade you just did.

As for System Image Recovery, many here will tell you that the built-in MS offering is temperamental and prone to problems. Macrium Reflect (free) is the usual recommendation. Something to look into once you have sorted your current problem.

Having said that, I use MS's system image too. You may have better luck restoring your image if you make a Recovery Drive USB and boot from that (untick 'include system files', you just need the recovery tools).

 

Hi Bree,
Yesss that's where I did the upgrade. I was on '1607 Build 14393.969' prior to the upgrade thinking it would not downgrade me even if the creator upgrade is not available yet. I also make a system image so that if something went wrong I cause restore back. Guess it's my bad for putting my trust on Microsoft upgrade process. *Sad

Is there a way to bring back the 'System Image Recovery' option cause I cannot use my saved system image if the option is not even there.

If I were to 'Undo' the upgrade, will I be able to get back to my previous state? I still have the Windows.old folder in my C drive.

Thanks... John

 

Maybe, I'm not sure as I've not been down that route myself. Try it, if your 'system image recovery' option is still missing then booting from a recovery drive will give you that option.

 

Just a hint to avoid future problems - Windows built-in system imaging and recovery is extremely unreliable. Macrium Reflect Free is much more reliable and flexible.

Macrium Reflect Free | Macrium Software

 

Hi Bree,
So I performed the 'Undo' upgrade, after the process I am back to where I was previously. Guess it's a lesson learned, hopefully this will help others. Thanks again Bree...*Wink

 

Glad to have helped.

Now, just be patient and wait for April 11th. as I will be doing *Smile

When the time comes, a new Media Creation Tool will be available from...
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/soft...load/windows10
...you have to use the latest MCT, an old one will just download an old update. Check the Properties of the MCT after you download it, if the Details tab shows version 14393 then it's still the old one and MS haven't got round to updating it yet.

I prefer to use the MCT to make install media, rather than use 'Update now'. It means you only have to download the update once, you can then use it several times if you have problems, or on several machines if you have more than one to upgrade.

PS: told you no one else likes MS's system imaging. *Smile
It's worth investigating the link @NavyLCDR gave you.

 

April 5th for the impatient, apparently...

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