Windows 10: Types of System Image

Discus and support Types of System Image in Windows 10 Backup and Restore to solve the problem; First off: I know about Macrium. Also, I use FreeFileSync to backup my personal files (Documents, Pictures etc.). This post concerns system images... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Backup and Restore' started by Stevekir, Aug 5, 2016.

  1. Stevekir Win User

    Types of System Image


    First off: I know about Macrium. Also, I use FreeFileSync to backup my personal files (Documents, Pictures etc.). This post concerns system images only: those made by Windows Backup and Restore routine..

    There are 3 ways of creating a System Image using Windows Backup and Restore routine. Please see the attachments. 1 involves manually creating a System Image; 2 involves using Windows Backup and Restore routine with it set to the default "Let Windows choose (recommended)" which results in a System Image (forget the personal files); and 3 which is set using "Let me choose, You can select libraries and folders and...." which I have set up (at least I think I have) to produce only a System Image.

    My question: Will each of the three above setups (especially 3, my home-grown one) produce a System Image capable of restoring the OS? EDIT: "2" in this para corrected to "3".

    I ask because my computer shop has asked me to have a System Image file available which he can use to restore my system following a fault. He said that it would be safer to make two, in different ways, and I plan to do this by creating 1 (weekly) and 3 (daily). (2 can take a long time when personal files have been much revised). Thanks for help.

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    :)
     
    Stevekir, Aug 5, 2016
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  2. Repeated failure of creation of system image

    Hi, Viren.

    Thank you for posting your response. I understand the issue that you are facing, and we in Community will try to resolve it the best possible way we can.

    This issue might occur, when some of the Windows files got corrupted.

    I suggest you to perform System File Checker (sfc) scan.

    System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files.

    To perform SFC Scan, refer to the below link:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929833

    Note: Steps mentioned for Windows 8/8.1, will work fine with Windows 10.

    Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly.
     
    Vanessa Sohtun, Aug 5, 2016
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  3. Repeated failure of creation of system image

    System image where I prepare backup file from which I have recovered my system when It got corrupt in windows 7. Same option is also available for windows 10.

    I go to back up setting and than windows 7 backup setting and on the left hand side there is option to create system image

    I have tried system image that include c drive which failed repeatedely
     
    Viren Vaghasiya, Aug 5, 2016
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  4. dalchina New Member

    Types of System Image

    Hi, for Windows 10, to completely restore it, you need an image including the relevant set of partitions. Think partitions, not folders.

    Here's Macrium's Backup Windows selection:

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    Beyond that, recovery also depends on what you may have on other partitions. E.g. relocated folders (Documents, Desktop etc) - relocation of these is supported from a tab in the property sheet.

    So to restore a working situation you may need to image other partitions as well, depending on your particular configuration.
     
    dalchina, Aug 6, 2016
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