Forum Home
Press F1
Thread ID: 120560	2011-09-14 08:06:00	Using Acronis True Image Home 2010 with Windows 7 Professional	R.M. (561)	Press F1

Post ID	Timestamp	Content	User
1231060	2011-09-14 08:06:00	It is a while since I got my new 'puter, and recently I have had troubles booting up (variable success, long time taken) so I've decided the 'time has come' to use the file I made with Acronis just after setting the system up. I've done this a number of times in the past with XP Pro with no problems. I feel a little nervous this time, not being sure what to do with the 100mb 'System Reserved' file. I am replacing C Drive with a .tib file that I have on an external drive (I have the DVD drive set to boot first, and have a bootable rescue media made). I know where my Outlook files are... I'm in need of a little hand holding! Anything else I should think about? As always, I appreciate the support I get here. :)	R.M. (561)
1231061	2011-09-14 08:25:00	You need that file as it contains the boot information, but I would confirm it with someone like Wainui first	gary67 (56)
1231062	2011-09-14 09:19:00	Thought that was the case - just confirming! Once I have done this once - I'll feel MUCH happier.	R.M. (561)
1231063	2011-09-14 09:52:00	Yep it contains the boot info, as well as the repair info. While its not 100% needed, its wise to have it. This PC doesn't have the 100Mb partition, thats because it used to dual boot with Vista, when Vista was removed this thing wouldn't boot at all, I ran the repair option from the W7 DVD, and that fixed it. Personally thats why I also use Active@ when imaging a W7 Drive, it does show all partitions, just like the inbuilt W7 Backup.	wainuitech (129)
1231064	2011-09-14 12:36:00	If you made an image of both partitions they will both be in the same .tib file. Acronis will ask you if you wish to restore another partition after you select the first one, you then go back and select the second one and the next time it asks, you say No. It doesn't matter what order you select them in, so long as you select the 100Mb partition, probably 'C', and the main Windows partition, probably designated 'D' in Acronis. If you are having boot problems, just restoring the 100Mb partition may do the trick.	mzee (3324)
1231065	2011-09-14 20:27:00	Mmm - I didn't make an image of the 100mb partition. :( Acronis doesn't show this partition, only C. The reason I know it is there - it shows up in Partition Magic. What do you think?	R.M. (561)
1231066	2011-09-14 20:58:00	Put the C back as you were going to and if you have problems booting them repair from the DVD as Wainui pointed out	gary67 (56)
1231067	2011-09-14 21:03:00	Put the C back as you were going to and if you have problems booting them repair from the DVD as Wainui pointed out Just to throw in some total confusion :) That worked OK for mine, but I did a few tests once when trying other cloning software that didn't take the hidden partition - the fix didn't work. NOW I don't know if the problem was the actual cloning software failed or the fact it didn't have the partition in the first place.	wainuitech (129)
1231068	2011-09-15 02:14:00	Not all installs of W7 have two partitions. If you do a 'Custom' install you can use one partition. If left to Windows you will have two partitions. This has the advantage of isolating the start-up files from the rest of the drive and makes it easier to repair. I have just checked Acronis on this Dell Laptop and it does show the 100Mb 'System Reserved' partition, but it needs a tick in the selection box.	mzee (3324)
1231069	2011-09-15 04:59:00	So - it may work, or may not? May have to use repair from DVD? Oh dear - this is getting complicated! What happens if I mirror image the System Reserved partition now? (Before I do anything else). Sure to go to custard? Or just not known?	R.M. (561)
1 2