My main HD is partitioned into C:System and F: Storage and I also have a second HD partitioned into D:Data and G: Backups.
I used Windows 7 to create a System Image of C:System on G:Backups.
Today I tried to Restore this image for the first time. I skipped the data backup as none of my data is on C:, restarted, selected my keyboard and was then offered 2 choices.
(1) Format & repartition disks: Select this to delete any existing partitions and reformat all drives on this computer to match the layout of the system image.
(2) If you are unable to select an option above, installing the drivers for the disks you are restoring might solve the problem.
The first (and only choice since I wished to Restore rather than just install drivers) was a terrifying prospect considering all the programs, data, images etc that I had stored on on the other 3 partitions so I declined and setttled for a simple Restore of a Restore Point and sfc /scannow, hoping to solve my problem that way.
For years I have used programs such as Acronis True Image and lately Paragon Backup & Restore with no problems. Just accepting all the defaults a Restore would result in a successful restore on C: without disturbing any other partition. How am I to interpret the dialogue from Windows Restore? Is the only way I can recover my system image to lose all my partitions and all my data?
