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Complete PC Restore



 
 
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Old October 14th 06, 06:28 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.performance_maintenance
Linear2202
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Default Complete PC Restore

Anyone tried to use this? I did a successful complete PC backup. I then
tried to restore by pressing F8 before boot, but I saw no menu item that
allowed me to enter the system restore menu. Three boot choices of safe
mode, and then other choices that didn't help me at all.

I'm using RC2. Any thoughts anyone?

Thank you.

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Old October 15th 06, 03:49 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.performance_maintenance
Brian C. Barnes
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Default Complete PC Restore

I couldn't find it there either. I have to boot the Install DVD and use the
"Repair" option from there.

"Linear2202" wrote:

Anyone tried to use this? I did a successful complete PC backup. I then
tried to restore by pressing F8 before boot, but I saw no menu item that
allowed me to enter the system restore menu. Three boot choices of safe
mode, and then other choices that didn't help me at all.

I'm using RC2. Any thoughts anyone?

Thank you.

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Old October 15th 06, 04:36 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.performance_maintenance
Linear2202
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Default Complete PC Restore

Interesting, I had tried that, but must have missed something. What prompt
am I looking for?

Thanks...

"Brian C. Barnes" wrote in message
...
I couldn't find it there either. I have to boot the Install DVD and use the
"Repair" option from there.

"Linear2202" wrote:

Anyone tried to use this? I did a successful complete PC backup. I then
tried to restore by pressing F8 before boot, but I saw no menu item that
allowed me to enter the system restore menu. Three boot choices of safe
mode, and then other choices that didn't help me at all.

I'm using RC2. Any thoughts anyone?

Thank you.

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Old October 16th 06, 03:45 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.performance_maintenance
Jill Zoeller [MSFT]
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Default Complete PC Restore

When you boot to DVD, there should be a link on the opening screen for
repair options. I believe it's in the lower left-hand corner. It's easy to
miss but it should be there.

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"Linear2202" wrote in message
...
Interesting, I had tried that, but must have missed something. What
prompt am I looking for?

Thanks...

"Brian C. Barnes" wrote in message
...
I couldn't find it there either. I have to boot the Install DVD and use
the
"Repair" option from there.

"Linear2202" wrote:

Anyone tried to use this? I did a successful complete PC backup. I
then
tried to restore by pressing F8 before boot, but I saw no menu item that
allowed me to enter the system restore menu. Three boot choices of safe
mode, and then other choices that didn't help me at all.

I'm using RC2. Any thoughts anyone?

Thank you.



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Old October 16th 06, 04:13 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.performance_maintenance
Jill Zoeller [MSFT]
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Default Complete PC Restore

Here's a link to a screenshot:

http://www.winsupersite.com/images/s...ecovery_06.jpg



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"Jill Zoeller [MSFT]" wrote in message
...
When you boot to DVD, there should be a link on the opening screen for
repair options. I believe it's in the lower left-hand corner. It's easy to
miss but it should be there.

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"Linear2202" wrote in message
...
Interesting, I had tried that, but must have missed something. What
prompt am I looking for?

Thanks...

"Brian C. Barnes" wrote in message
...
I couldn't find it there either. I have to boot the Install DVD and use
the
"Repair" option from there.

"Linear2202" wrote:

Anyone tried to use this? I did a successful complete PC backup. I
then
tried to restore by pressing F8 before boot, but I saw no menu item
that
allowed me to enter the system restore menu. Three boot choices of
safe
mode, and then other choices that didn't help me at all.

I'm using RC2. Any thoughts anyone?

Thank you.





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Old October 16th 06, 06:04 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.performance_maintenance
Jeff
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Default Complete PC Restore

Jill,
Working good for me in 5744 now; but; one little point.
When you install the last dvd;it'll find the backup index and work, but then
says you have the worng dvd in.
O.k. that's fine;and true;but after putting in dvd #1;when it is done;it
then also says you have the wrong dvd in;please use the next dvd.
This is just wording;and symantics;but it does say-error.
Might want to have your people look at that.
Instructions are much better in 5744;and it WORKS GREAT-BTW

Jeff

"Jill Zoeller [MSFT]" wrote in message
...
Here's a link to a screenshot:

http://www.winsupersite.com/images/s...ecovery_06.jpg



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"Jill Zoeller [MSFT]" wrote in message
...
When you boot to DVD, there should be a link on the opening screen for
repair options. I believe it's in the lower left-hand corner. It's easy
to miss but it should be there.

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rights.

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"Linear2202" wrote in message
...
Interesting, I had tried that, but must have missed something. What
prompt am I looking for?

Thanks...

"Brian C. Barnes" wrote in message
...
I couldn't find it there either. I have to boot the Install DVD and use
the
"Repair" option from there.

"Linear2202" wrote:

Anyone tried to use this? I did a successful complete PC backup. I
then
tried to restore by pressing F8 before boot, but I saw no menu item
that
allowed me to enter the system restore menu. Three boot choices of
safe
mode, and then other choices that didn't help me at all.

I'm using RC2. Any thoughts anyone?

Thank you.






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Old October 16th 06, 06:38 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.performance_maintenance
Jill Zoeller [MSFT]
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Default Complete PC Restore

Thanks for the tip about the error message. I've let the team know and will
report back here once I know what the issue is.



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"Jeff" wrote in message
...
Jill,
Working good for me in 5744 now; but; one little point.
When you install the last dvd;it'll find the backup index and work, but
then says you have the worng dvd in.
O.k. that's fine;and true;but after putting in dvd #1;when it is done;it
then also says you have the wrong dvd in;please use the next dvd.
This is just wording;and symantics;but it does say-error.
Might want to have your people look at that.
Instructions are much better in 5744;and it WORKS GREAT-BTW

Jeff

"Jill Zoeller [MSFT]" wrote in message
...
Here's a link to a screenshot:

http://www.winsupersite.com/images/s...ecovery_06.jpg



--
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rights.

Want to learn more about Windows Server file and storage technologies?
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"Jill Zoeller [MSFT]" wrote in message
...
When you boot to DVD, there should be a link on the opening screen for
repair options. I believe it's in the lower left-hand corner. It's easy
to miss but it should be there.

--
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights.

Want to learn more about Windows Server file and storage technologies?
Visit our team blog at http://blogs.technet.com/filecab/default.aspx.


"Linear2202" wrote in message
...
Interesting, I had tried that, but must have missed something. What
prompt am I looking for?

Thanks...

"Brian C. Barnes" wrote in message
...
I couldn't find it there either. I have to boot the Install DVD and use
the
"Repair" option from there.

"Linear2202" wrote:

Anyone tried to use this? I did a successful complete PC backup. I
then
tried to restore by pressing F8 before boot, but I saw no menu item
that
allowed me to enter the system restore menu. Three boot choices of
safe
mode, and then other choices that didn't help me at all.

I'm using RC2. Any thoughts anyone?

Thank you.








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Old October 17th 06, 12:43 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.performance_maintenance
Jerry P
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Default Complete PC Restore

Just keep hitting F8, select safe mode. in safe mode, you can do a system
restore
I know it works!!!!

"Linear2202" wrote in message
...
Anyone tried to use this? I did a successful complete PC backup. I then
tried to restore by pressing F8 before boot, but I saw no menu item that
allowed me to enter the system restore menu. Three boot choices of safe
mode, and then other choices that didn't help me at all.

I'm using RC2. Any thoughts anyone?

Thank you.


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Old October 17th 06, 04:34 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.performance_maintenance
Linear2202
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Default Complete PC Restore

Thanks everyone, I'll be looking for it. The link looks pretty obvious, not
sure why I missed it.

So, when the restore is taking place, you will need to insert the last DVD
that was used during the creation of the restore point first, and then go
back to the first one? I needed two DVDs when creating a complete backup.

Thanks again.



DIV"Jill Zoeller [MSFT]" >
wrote in message .../DIV Thanks
for the tip about the error message. I've let the team know and will
report back here once I know what the issue is.



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"Jeff" wrote in message
...
Jill,
Working good for me in 5744 now; but; one little point.
When you install the last dvd;it'll find the backup index and work, but
then says you have the worng dvd in.
O.k. that's fine;and true;but after putting in dvd #1;when it is done;it
then also says you have the wrong dvd in;please use the next dvd.
This is just wording;and symantics;but it does say-error.
Might want to have your people look at that.
Instructions are much better in 5744;and it WORKS GREAT-BTW

Jeff

"Jill Zoeller [MSFT]" wrote in message
...
Here's a link to a screenshot:

http://www.winsupersite.com/images/s...ecovery_06.jpg



--
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights.

Want to learn more about Windows Server file and storage technologies?
Visit our team blog at http://blogs.technet.com/filecab/default.aspx.
"Jill Zoeller [MSFT]" wrote in message
...
When you boot to DVD, there should be a link on the opening screen for
repair options. I believe it's in the lower left-hand corner. It's easy
to miss but it should be there.

--
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights.

Want to learn more about Windows Server file and storage technologies?
Visit our team blog at http://blogs.technet.com/filecab/default.aspx.


"Linear2202" wrote in message
...
Interesting, I had tried that, but must have missed something. What
prompt am I looking for?

Thanks...

"Brian C. Barnes" wrote in message
...
I couldn't find it there either. I have to boot the Install DVD and
use the
"Repair" option from there.

"Linear2202" wrote:

Anyone tried to use this? I did a successful complete PC backup. I
then
tried to restore by pressing F8 before boot, but I saw no menu item
that
allowed me to enter the system restore menu. Three boot choices of
safe
mode, and then other choices that didn't help me at all.

I'm using RC2. Any thoughts anyone?

Thank you.








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Old October 17th 06, 04:52 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.performance_maintenance
Jeff
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Default Complete PC Restore

Yup,
It took me awhile to figure that out; hence; the ongoing thread with
Jill.
After you make your Complete restore discs, the 2nd one has the index;so put
it in first; it'll see the index; then put in the 1st one. It's spelled out
in recovery now.
Jeff
That's only if you have more than 1 dvd;which you said you did.

"Linear2202" wrote in message
...
Thanks everyone, I'll be looking for it. The link looks pretty obvious,
not sure why I missed it.

So, when the restore is taking place, you will need to insert the last DVD
that was used during the creation of the restore point first, and then go
back to the first one? I needed two DVDs when creating a complete backup.

Thanks again.



DIV"Jill Zoeller [MSFT]" >
wrote in message .../DIV
Thanks for the tip about the error message. I've let the team know and
will
report back here once I know what the issue is.



--
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights.

Want to learn more about Windows Server file and storage technologies?
Visit our team blog at http://blogs.technet.com/filecab/default.aspx.


"Jeff" wrote in message
...
Jill,
Working good for me in 5744 now; but; one little point.
When you install the last dvd;it'll find the backup index and work, but
then says you have the worng dvd in.
O.k. that's fine;and true;but after putting in dvd #1;when it is done;it
then also says you have the wrong dvd in;please use the next dvd.
This is just wording;and symantics;but it does say-error.
Might want to have your people look at that.
Instructions are much better in 5744;and it WORKS GREAT-BTW

Jeff

"Jill Zoeller [MSFT]" wrote in message
...
Here's a link to a screenshot:

http://www.winsupersite.com/images/s...ecovery_06.jpg



--
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights.

Want to learn more about Windows Server file and storage technologies?
Visit our team blog at http://blogs.technet.com/filecab/default.aspx.
"Jill Zoeller [MSFT]" wrote in message
...
When you boot to DVD, there should be a link on the opening screen for
repair options. I believe it's in the lower left-hand corner. It's
easy to miss but it should be there.

--
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights.

Want to learn more about Windows Server file and storage technologies?
Visit our team blog at http://blogs.technet.com/filecab/default.aspx.


"Linear2202" wrote in message
...
Interesting, I had tried that, but must have missed something. What
prompt am I looking for?

Thanks...

"Brian C. Barnes" wrote in message
...
I couldn't find it there either. I have to boot the Install DVD and
use the
"Repair" option from there.

"Linear2202" wrote:

Anyone tried to use this? I did a successful complete PC backup.
I then
tried to restore by pressing F8 before boot, but I saw no menu item
that
allowed me to enter the system restore menu. Three boot choices of
safe
mode, and then other choices that didn't help me at all.

I'm using RC2. Any thoughts anyone?

Thank you.









 




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