How to Create a System Image in Windows 7

jmke · 24th September 2009, 11:05

The new backup utilities in Windows 7 are actually pretty impressive and creating an image will be possible in all versions. Today we take a look at creating a backup image of your machine without the need for a third party utility like Ghost or True Image.

You just just finished installing a fresh copy of Windows 7 on your computer and have it set up to your liking. One of the first things you should do now is create an image of the disc so in the event of a crash you will be able to restore it to its current state. An image is an exact copy of everything on the drive and will restore it back to its current state. It’s probably best to create an image when everything is clean and organized on your system. This will make the image file smaller and allows you to restore the system with a smooth running set up.

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/4241/...-in-windows-7/

25th September 2009, 08:13

That's one of the details i like about Win 7

I've been using Acronis for that purpose for ages in XP and it's fast, now i wonder about speeds:

64gb SSD to internal sata2 = 2min

15gb HDD to USB HDD = <20min

Ofcourse Win7 isn't slower, the USb is killing the test

it's morning ^^

jmke · 25th September 2009, 08:14

or is USB just that slow?

24th September 2009, 11:05	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	How to Create a System Image in Windows 7 The new backup utilities in Windows 7 are actually pretty impressive and creating an image will be possible in all versions. Today we take a look at creating a backup image of your machine without the need for a third party utility like Ghost or True Image. You just just finished installing a fresh copy of Windows 7 on your computer and have it set up to your liking. One of the first things you should do now is create an image of the disc so in the event of a crash you will be able to restore it to its current state. An image is an exact copy of everything on the drive and will restore it back to its current state. It’s probably best to create an image when everything is clean and organized on your system. This will make the image file smaller and allows you to restore the system with a smooth running set up. http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/4241/...-in-windows-7/ __________________

25th September 2009, 08:13	#2
Diegis0n Posts: n/a	That's one of the details i like about Win 7 I've been using Acronis for that purpose for ages in XP and it's fast, now i wonder about speeds: 64gb SSD to internal sata2 = 2min 15gb HDD to USB HDD = <20min Ofcourse Win7 isn't slower, the USb is killing the test it's morning ^^ Last edited by Diegis0n : 25th September 2009 at 08:18. Reason: Wrong info

25th September 2009, 08:14	#3
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	or is USB just that slow? __________________

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