System Restore Image Backup Point

[Thony]

So unfortunately that stupid Windows update ruined some files and Windows 7 doesnt recognise my OS as Genuine (even if i re-enter my key) ow :'(

My backup Image is on HDD. My OS is currently running on Samsung Evo 840 SSD (since I built this PC). I will be restoring it to same SSD. 

Questions:

1: Should I prepare for it somehow or just simply run the restore application ?

2: Does anybody know which exact update (the name and details so i can find it in the windows updates list) was the bad one causing the toruble to some users so i can avoid that foker when i install new updates ???



Thank u in advance

[xox]

I'd call up Microsoft's freephone and see what they can do to help you.

[Thony]

I'd call up Microsoft's freephone and see what they can do to help you.

To be honest i dont mind going back to fresh windows install. At least theres not gonna be empty folders and all the junk gathered in the past 8 months.

[vembutech]

Hi,

 

To restore a full-disk ghost backup, you must have either of the following two items: an original Windows 7 installation DVD or a system repair disc. You must have created a full backup at some point, and your computer has to be able to boot from the DVD or CD.

1. Do one of the following, depending on whether you have a system repair disc:

   • If you have a system repair disc, reboot with the System Repair Disc in place.

   • If you don’t have a system repair disc but you have a Windows 7 Installation disc, boot from that disc, select your language preference, and then click Repair Your Computer. In the next dialog box, select Microsoft Windows 7 and then click Next.

   In either case, you see the System Recovery Options dialog box.

   If you bought Windows 7 preinstalled on a PC, the System Recovery Options may have been changed by the manufacturer. If you don’t have a system repair disc or a genuine Windows 7 Installation disc, you’ll have to follow the manufacturer’s directions.

2. Click the System Image Recovery 

   Windows 7 System Recovery shows you the Re-Image Your Computer Wizard.

3. If the wizard finds the backup you want to use, select Use the Latest Available System Image. Then click Next and proceed to Step 6.

4. If you backed up your drive to another computer on the network, click Cancel and then select Restore a Different System Image. Click Next.

   The wizard asks you to select the location of the backup.

5. If necessary, click the Advanced button and follow the instructions to find the backup location you want to use and click Next.

   After you choose a location, you’ll need to choose an image backup.

6. Choose the backup you want to restore and click Next.

   You can choose to reformat and repartition your hard drives at this point.

7. Confirm that you have the right restore point and then click Finish.

   The wizard churns away for as long as it takes — sometimes hours — and reboots the computer as soon as it’s done.