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Resolved Creating an image and restoring it using F11

Discussion in 'Other PC Software' started by joedotm, 2010/06/01.

  1. 2010/06/01
    joedotm

    joedotm Inactive Thread Starter

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    Dear all,

    As you most probably know, many laptops/desktops comes with the F11 command that restore the image already created on a small partition;

    How can I (which software/tutorial) create an image after doing a full install (Windows+Applications, ..) on a partition and be able to restore it with the F11 (or any other) command?

    If not, what other way can help me pass by a full re'installation when the computer is damaged?

    Thanx
     
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  2. 2010/06/02
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    I suggest you read up on the capabilities of Acronis True Image Home which will cover most of your requirements.

    Not sure about the F11 bit though, but consider this - if the drive fails F11 is of no use whatsoever :)

    Safest method is to create a disk image on independent media (DVD) and the Acronis Rescue disk. In the event of a problem boot from the Rescue CD and insert the image DVD when requested.

    It is important to keep the image up to date - unless you are happy to restore to an earlier point in time.
     
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  4. 2010/06/02
    TonyT

    TonyT SuperGeek Staff

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    Restoring using F11 is limited to certain brand name comps that have a restore partition and also have a hidden boot partition that contains the restore software. The F11 key causes the comp to boot from that hidden partition. Unless yours is such a computer then you won't be able to use the F11.
     
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  5. 2010/06/03
    joedotm

    joedotm Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi,

    Thanx for your prompt replies;
    I downloaded Macrium Reflect FREE and used it: big success!
    I'll try as well Acronis.

    Thanx again,
     
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  6. 2010/06/03
    PeteC

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    Please mark this thread as 'Resolved', see .....
     
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