Windows 10: Windows 10 - How do I use a System Repair Disk (System Image) to restore my computer to an...

I have a “System Image” saved on DVD +RW ( a “System Repair Disk”). The System Image was created in September 2018, shortly after purchase of a Lenovo ideapad 320 – 171KB (a ‘laptop’ computer). I would like to use a System Image to restore the laptop to an earlier state. However, when I try, the following dialog is displayed, even though a portable hard drive is attached or the Repair Disk inserted:



“Windows cannot find a system image on this computer.

Attach the backup hard disk or insert the final DVD from a backup set and click Retry. Alternatively, close this dialog for more options”



The System Image was created using the “Create a System Image” option, accessed via the following path:



Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore (Windows 7)



It was suggested that I change the BIOS Boot order, using the information contained provided here:



https://notebooks.com/2011/05/05/how-to-load-bios-and-change-boot-configuration/



After shutting down the computer, I accessed “BIOS Setup”. That opened up “InsydeH20 Setup Utility”. Under that heading, five tabs are displayed and accessible:



“ ‘Information’;

‘Configuration’;

‘Security’;

‘Boot’;

‘Exit’.



As advised, I accessed the ‘Boot’ tab. The following was displayed:

“Boot Mode [UEF1]

Fast Boot [Enabled]

USB Boot [Enabled]

PXE Boot to LAN [Enabled]

IPV4 PXE First [Enabled]



EFI

Windows Boot Manager (ST1000LM035-1RK172)

EFI DVD/CDROM (HL –DT-ST DVDRAM GUE0N)

EFI PXE Network (54-E1-AD-E0-36-3D)”



Each of the options under “Boot Mode” can be disabled or enabled, but cannot be listed in a different order. Each of the items listed under “EFI” can be moved to occupy a different position in the list.



‘Boot Mode’ can be switched from ‘[UEF1]’ to ‘[Legacy Support]’. If that is done, ‘Fast Boot’ is substituted with: ‘Boot Priority [UEF1 First]’





The Lenovo User Guide only offers two options to restore the computer – neither involve restoring a saved system image. Both involve reinstallation of the factory default configuration. However, one option preserve’s user’s data and important settings. Obviously, neither option is preferable to using a System Image, if you don’t want to have to spend hours reinstalling software and tweaking settings.



As I’ve said, I have not been able to use the System Repair Disk that I have. Can anyone help me to use my System Repair Disk to restore my computer system? It seems strange that the computer would come with the option to create a System Image if once created it cannot be used.



Also, the computer informed that a system image that is older than 60 days is likely to be un reliable at restoring drivers and programmes and that they may need to be reinstalled. How likely is that?



Thanks.

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System Image Restoration in Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

I appreciate your interest on Windows 10.

Before we proceed, I would like you to answer the following questions:

• Could you please tell me are you facing any issue with your Windows 10 computer?
• Could you please explain in detail “Windows 10 restoration of system Image affects all the existing partitions instead of only C:\”?

When we create system image, by default, a system image includes the drives required for Windows to run. It also includes Windows and your system settings, programs, and files. You can use a system image to restore the contents of your computer
if your hard disk or computer ever stops working.

In Windows 10 We have an option to select other drives while creating System Image backup. If you have selected other drives too when creating System Image backup it will affect those drives too.

I suggest you to create a system image and check.

To create system image on Windows 10 follow the below methods.

• 
  Type File history in the search area on the taskbar and select File history.
  
• 
  Click on System image backup on the left bottom corner of the Window file history Window.
  
• 
  Click on Create System Image on the left panel of the System Image backup windows.
  
• 
  Select the driver, where you want to Create system Image.
  
• 
  Follow on screen instruction.
  

Please get back to us with the updated information. WE will be happy to assist you further.