You can boot the computer from a recovery DVD or the Windows Setup DVD. When it boots, select the recovery options and it should find the backup on the external drive and give you the option to recover it to your hard disk.
I have a windows 10 system that was an auto-upgrade from windows 7. I have been doing Back Up and Restore and have several backups. I never specifically did a system Image. I recently had an issue that left me with a deleted EFS certificate, and all my files are inaccessible. i am trying to get the certificates back. I have several questions: 1.Are the backup files also encrypted? 2. Will windows 10 be able to restore the backups since Backup and Restore was a leftover component from the windows 7 software? 3. There are several "system" restore points that were created when Windows updated, or when I made software changes. Are these System Images?
This is a great video. I have used several 3rd party backup tools and found them very intuitive, but not Windows 7 backup. The one thing I do not understand is if I want only one image kept but I want my files backed up every night, how do I make it only create 1 image every 3 or 6 months, but do the file backups every night? It seems that there is only one scheduling option and they both have to run on the same schedule. Thanks.
What happened to the next video "Recovering from a system image". Did it get removed from your site? I am trying to post the 2 links to some people but the 2nd video is not there. BTW, you do a great job in this video. While I knew how to do this, you are very detailed and understandable to those who do not know.
Will the Windows 7 Restore work on a 64-bit version if the backup data (not image type) was performed on the 32-bit version? Also will It restore Windows Live Mail logon details, incl password and emails that I wish to keep?
Jeorney The backup will still work on a 64bit machine. However, remember that you are restoring a 32bit image so the OS will be running 32bit on 64bit hardware. Details like Live Mail logon should be restored assuming that you saved everything including a system image.
itfreetraining I'm afraid you misread my question. I currently have a 64 bit machine but running 32 bit Windows. I'm thinking of upgrading to Windows 7 64 bit. So I won't be making a disc image. I'm just interested in the basic simple backup such as personal files, email and user settings etc. I'm sure my document files will transfer but Is there likely to be any problems with user settings.
Jeorney It is not possible to upgrade from 32bit to 64bit. I would suggest backing up your files to ensure you do not lose anything. For documents and files you may want to consider using Windows Easy Transfer windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/windows7/products/features/windows-easy-transfer We have a video on migration to Windows 7 which does a migration from Windows XP to Windows 7 using the Easy Trasnfer Wizard. However what you are doing is essentially the same thing. A migration from Windows 7 to Windows 7. ua-cam.com/video/DYAZfdXOdJQ/v-deo.html Just remember to back up you files to ensure you don't lose anything.
itfreetraining Thanks for your reply. It looks like I have to use your "Wipe & Load" method and transfer a backup of personal files & settings. I was going to use Backup & Restore using your "method 2" to a external USB SS drive. I'm a bit confused why you recommend using Easy Windows Transfer though. There doesn't appear to be a mode for helping to upgrade the OS on the same computer. As far as I can tell, it only works when two computers connected by a special cable.
Hi. Usually, after every six months I-- --------> Format My C drive Install pirated win 7 ultimate Install all driver s Install regular used software like firefox, VLC player. Set Firefox sync. But I dont want to sit hours and do all these procedures every 6 months. So, is there any way that I can create some sort of backup image dvd or usb....so whenever I want to install fresh windows..I will just copy those backup file. When you install a fresh windows and its driver and other softwares. ..things remain very fast and smooth for a while, before it gets sluggish. So, I want to capture that freshly image of complete windows and paste it on my blank c drive. Please don't recommend automated windows install. Because it will not install my drivers and other essential softwares. I can burn dvd for those image. But USB is preferable. Please help.
If you do not have a backup you can try a file recover program. You could try Recurva. www.piriform.com/recuva/builds I would use the portable version from a USB as installing it will change the data on the drive and may prevent you from recovering the files.
The is correct. It backup's up your user documents and data files, however does not backup system files or program files.
thanks for going into great detail, something alot of people leave out in daily life.
Very thorough examination of the subject, as usual from this author!
Thanks very much.
No problem, thanks for watching.
You can boot the computer from a recovery DVD or the Windows Setup DVD. When it boots, select the recovery options and it should find the backup on the external drive and give you the option to recover it to your hard disk.
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I have a windows 10 system that was an auto-upgrade from windows 7. I have been doing Back Up and Restore and have several backups. I never specifically did a system Image. I recently had an issue that left me with a deleted EFS certificate, and all my files are inaccessible. i am trying to get the certificates back. I have several questions:
1.Are the backup files also encrypted?
2. Will windows 10 be able to restore the backups since Backup and Restore was a leftover component from the windows 7 software?
3. There are several "system" restore points that were created when Windows updated, or when I made software changes. Are these System Images?
Great guide, thank you.
Excellent to use
This is a great video. I have used several 3rd party backup tools and found them very intuitive, but not Windows 7 backup. The one thing I do not understand is if I want only one image kept but I want my files backed up every night, how do I make it only create 1 image every 3 or 6 months, but do the file backups every night? It seems that there is only one scheduling option and they both have to run on the same schedule. Thanks.
Thanks for this video.
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What files does it backup? i want all my files to be backed up, Programs, System Files, System Components.
It will backup everything, just make sure you tick the option for system image.
What happened to the next video "Recovering from a system image". Did it get removed from your site? I am trying to post the 2 links to some people but the 2nd video is not there.
BTW, you do a great job in this video. While I knew how to do this, you are very detailed and understandable to those who do not know.
Timothy Wagoner Thanks, glad you like the video.
The next video still on the site.
itfreetraining.com/70-680/system-recovery-image/
Thanks a ton Sir :)
cool guide
Will the Windows 7 Restore work on a 64-bit version if the backup data (not image type) was performed on the 32-bit version?
Also will It restore Windows Live Mail logon details, incl password and emails that I wish to keep?
Jeorney The backup will still work on a 64bit machine. However, remember that you are restoring a 32bit image so the OS will be running 32bit on 64bit hardware. Details like Live Mail logon should be restored assuming that you saved everything including a system image.
itfreetraining I'm afraid you misread my question. I currently have a 64 bit machine but running 32 bit Windows. I'm thinking of upgrading to Windows 7 64 bit. So I won't be making a disc image. I'm just interested in the basic simple backup such as personal files, email and user settings etc. I'm sure my document files will transfer but Is there likely to be any problems with user settings.
Jeorney It is not possible to upgrade from 32bit to 64bit. I would suggest backing up your files to ensure you do not lose anything. For documents and files you may want to consider using Windows Easy Transfer windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/windows7/products/features/windows-easy-transfer
We have a video on migration to Windows 7 which does a migration from Windows XP to Windows 7 using the Easy Trasnfer Wizard. However what you are doing is essentially the same thing. A migration from Windows 7 to Windows 7. ua-cam.com/video/DYAZfdXOdJQ/v-deo.html
Just remember to back up you files to ensure you don't lose anything.
itfreetraining Thanks for your reply. It looks like I have to use your "Wipe & Load" method and transfer a backup of personal files & settings. I was going to use Backup & Restore using your "method 2" to a external USB SS drive. I'm a bit confused why you recommend using Easy Windows Transfer though. There doesn't appear to be a mode for helping to upgrade the OS on the same computer. As far as I can tell, it only works when two computers connected by a special cable.
My hard drive failed on me but I made a system image on my external hard drive how do I put all my files from the system image to my new hard drive?
so if i select "let windows choose what to back up" does that back up program files such as apps or just files such as pictures and documents
Hi.
Usually, after every six months I--
-------->
Format My C drive
Install pirated win 7 ultimate
Install all driver s
Install regular used software like firefox, VLC player.
Set Firefox sync.
But I dont want to sit hours and do all these procedures every 6 months.
So, is there any way that I can create some sort of backup image dvd or usb....so whenever I want to install fresh windows..I will just copy those backup file.
When you install a fresh windows and its driver and other softwares. ..things remain very fast and smooth for a while, before it gets sluggish. So, I want to capture that freshly image of complete windows and paste it on my blank c drive.
Please don't recommend automated windows install. Because it will not install my drivers and other essential softwares.
I can burn dvd for those image. But USB is preferable.
Please help.
Every time i turn off my computer... It resets help?
What do you mean it resets?
i need help, my younger brother accidentally removed all of my files :(
If you do not have a backup you can try a file recover program. You could try Recurva. www.piriform.com/recuva/builds
I would use the portable version from a USB as installing it will change the data on the drive and may prevent you from recovering the files.
plus i need an update but i cant restart the computer
Can u post about fixing error 0x8100001a ?
tis error make me feel like insane
Thanks very much.
THANKS A LOT SIR
No problem at all, thanks for watching.