Windows 10: Windows Can Not Locate System Restore Image

Hi,


I had to send my laptop in for Depot repair so I figured it was a great opportunity to try out the Windows 10 System Image Backup function. I created a System Image on a network hard drive and then restored windows to factory settings before sending the laptop in (for obvious security reasons).


Now I'm trying to restore the image and I'm getting the error "Windows can not locate a valid system image". I've tried to point Windows to the network location where the system image is located and I've also tried to copy the system image to a USB drive but Windows does not locate or identify any system images in either case.


I've done research and it seems there are a lot of bugs with the function but I need it to work because I relied upon it to create a back up of my system and files before completely wiping my computer. So this is my only back up and if I can't get it to restore I will have lost all my files.


I have made sure that the file names and folder structure are the same as when the image was created. In addition the system image is in the root directory. I need help to troubleshoot this issue please.

:)

 

System Image Problem


[table][tr][td]Version[/td] [td]Date[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]5.05[/td] [td]8/03/2009[/td] [/tr] [tr][td]5.08[/td] [td]7/21/2009[/td] [/tr] [/table]
Which one is newer?
Only 5.05 was offered on HP for the machine I linked.
The description danced around some of the anomalies we're seen with drives.

Since only 5.05 was offered, I questioned 5.08
Guess we know the answer now - 5.05 failed to flash.
We could spend time trying to figure that out, but IMO it's better on the back burner for now

I think the next step is to try the Macrium sleight of hand to get the System Image restored.
I'd like to get the System Image up and running to do the follwoing

• Copy Nick's data to a folder off of the restored System Image C: drive
  
  
• run a Belarc Advisor audit to collect license keys for Nick's software
  
  
• there might be other data collection that Nick can do in preparation for the final step

The final step is a clean install, install up-to-date MS and 3rd party software, and restore the copied personal data.

Nick was having difficulty locating the outlook files in the System Image - so getting it back running live is the best I can think of.

Thoughts, suggestions, and objections are always welcome and considered

 

Windows 10 1709 System Image Restore

HI

it is enabled and started but still wont let me do restore a system image

Luke A'Court

 

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
   
   
   
4. Proceed to restore then Shutdown and disconnect the old HD and replace with the new HD
5. Boot up with your new HD.