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  1. /U/VYTO-KHRON
    /u/Vyto-Khron Win User

    What is this "Image" folder in System Restore? What does it contain and should I turn on...

    /u/Vyto-Khron, Mar 15, 2021
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  2. CADDMAN6425
    caddman6425 Win User

    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, Mar 15, 2021
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  3. BREE
    Bree Win User
    How to delete inactive System Image Restore Points in System Restore

    No, not quite. Only system restore points made by System Protection are deleted, those made by System Image Backup and stored in the WindowsImageBackup folder are not deleted, though they may no longer be listed in System Protection as available to restore after the upgrade.

    This system of mine was upgraded, but the Catalog and SPPMetadata folders still contain files from before the upgrade.

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    Bree, Mar 15, 2021
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  4. JELLYROLL
    jellyroll Win User

    What is this "Image" folder in System Restore? What does it contain and should I turn on...

    How to delete inactive System Image Restore Points in System Restore

    AndreTen - I have tried Disk Cleanup but unfortunately the problem entries did not go away.
    I feel certain Bree (VIP Member) has identified the correct cause of this problem as above and his adviced solution should also do the trick.

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    Bree - Thank you. I must admit that I did use 'Create system image' a few times in 'Backup & Restore (Windows 7)' instead of 'Backup now' and these ghost entries relate to those actions. You have rightly identified the cause of this issue.
    It is crazy that Microsoft has put two different backup options causing the issue of these ghost restore points.

    Regarding your advice on how to rectify the issue - I must add that I am not very computer savvy and feel reluctant to use Diskpart utility etc to delete 'WindowsImageBackup\SPPMetadataCache' and 'WindowsImageBackup\Catalog folders' from within 'System Volume Information' folder with command Prompt as I fear damaging the pc by making any mistakes, as I have never done this before.

    Please advice if there may be another simpler method to delete the above folders OR if you are able and have time to post a step by step instructions (with pictures if possible) on how to follow your advice. Much appreciated.
     
    jellyroll, Mar 15, 2021
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