Restoring just the C:\ partition in Vista 64-bit using TI 2010

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I'd like some clarification please. I see some threads indicating problems with restoring Vista, but didn't get a clear understanding.

I have a 500GB hard drive with 3 partitions; C:\ (System), M:\ (misc data) and D:\ (HP recovery data). I have no Windows disks, just the D:\ data.

I have a TI backup image of the whole drive, and one for each individual partition. I use Mozy Online backup to safeguard all my data and use TI as a main backup for my system and a secondary backup for my data. The whole PC's hard drive is backed up to a NAS but not updated very often because of the large file size. I regularly update backup images of my C:\ and M:\ partitions to two separate NAS's, as well as copy images to external USB drives. I should be covered!

Is there a subsequent Windows boot problem with restoring just the C:\ partition using the TI recovery disk, in the case of an irrecoverable system crash? Would I have to restore the whole drive to avoid this? Then restore data files back to the C:\?

I don't like the idea of thinking I'm OK only to find I can't restore later.

TIA

Wed, 08/04/2010 - 15:36
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There shouldn't be a problem just restoring the C: partition. Doing single partition restores is very common. A lot of people keep their Windows partition small on purpose to keep it fast for backing up and restoring.

Wed, 08/04/2010 - 17:15
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That's what I was hoping. So, what was the issue with restoring Vista and subsequent boot problems about?

Wed, 08/04/2010 - 23:23
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In most cases, there shouldn't be any problems. TI 2010 is aware of Vista and Windows 7 and adjusts the booting files as needed. When restoring back to the same partition, adjustments aren't necessary. However, there are always some more complicated setups that do require a little tweaking.

Previous versions of TI, especially TI 11 and earlier, have a number of problems restoring Vista and Windows 7. Most of these problems could be avoided or overcome easily, though.

You are doing the right thing with having multiple backups. It's especially good to have the Entire Disk Image backup. This gives you multiple methods to use to return to a working system if something does go wrong.

The best test is to try it and see. A spare drive is good for this because it doesn't risk the current working drive.

Thu, 08/05/2010 - 00:43