AOMEI System Image question

DigiLib

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I am trying to create a system image in order to make four other computers in the image of the first. I found amazing help here (thank you so much!!). Instead of using an HDD I decided to try the AOMEI Backupper freeware. I used the System Backup utility but it gave me two choices: C:Gateway or *:ESP. I only barely know what I'm doing (librarian trying for IT duties). I chose C: thinking logically that is what it is but am insecure that it truly created what I need in order to do system recover or restore or whatever it is now on the other machines. So, my question is what is *:ESP and should I have selected it instead or in addition? Should I use the Windows system image instead with directions from Brink for 100% assured results? Any advice greatly appreciated.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    varies
I use Aomei. I've never seen the choice for *:ESP.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro 64 bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Studio XPS 9100
    CPU
    intel i7 920 @ 2.67 GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    24 Gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 5670
    Sound Card
    Internal
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Flat Screen HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Samsung EVO 850 250 GB SSD
    2 Seagate internal 1TB
    WD external 3TB USB 3
    WD external 2TB USB 3
    PSU
    550-W
    Case
    Mid
    Cooling
    Fans
    Keyboard
    US USB
    Mouse
    USB
    Internet Speed
    3.84 Mbps Download .44 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    MS Defender
    Other Info
    Liteon DVD wrighter
    Liteon BD drive
    Monoprice Tablet
I know. Weird, right? The machine is a Gateway all-in-one. I also did the system image backup to an HDD just to be sure. Pretty insecure about this process but I have to just dive in! Thanks for the reply.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    varies
Clint,
Here is a screen shot. I'm going to try again. The System Image process isn't working the way I want. I got a Windows Recovery Environment error when I tried to boot from the USB where I'd created the system image. So I'm going to give this one last shot before throwing in the towel and just reinstalling on all 4 machines. Here it is. Maybe I shouldn't choose system backup?

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Yikes. I hope this shows bigger in the post. Pretty small here.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    varies
I usually use the "clone" feature and works each and every time.Hook up drive "to be" boot drive in the second machine,choose partition or disk clone,select destination partition or disk,start clone,when finished mark cloned partition or disk as active via disk management,should be ready.Repeat for the rest of your machines.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W8 Pro 64bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home...made ®
    CPU
    Intel i7 2600k
    Motherboard
    GA-Z68X-UD3P-B3
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance 4x4Gb 1600 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS GTX 680 DirectCU II SLI
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Flatron W2240S PN
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080
    Hard Drives
    SanDisk Ultra Plus SATA 3 128GB X2

    Western Digital Caviar Blue 2x1TB + WD Caviar Black 1TB
    PSU
    Corsair RM 850 X
    Case
    Chieftec Dragon
    Cooling
    Thermalright Macho HR-02
    Keyboard
    Ivation mechanical backlit
    Mouse
    MS Optical 6000
    Internet Speed
    24 Mbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    ESET NOD32 8.0.312.0
Mine don't show that. The only thing I can think of the *:ESP is that it's Gateways name for a recovery partition.
back.PNG
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro 64 bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Studio XPS 9100
    CPU
    intel i7 920 @ 2.67 GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    24 Gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 5670
    Sound Card
    Internal
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Flat Screen HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Samsung EVO 850 250 GB SSD
    2 Seagate internal 1TB
    WD external 3TB USB 3
    WD external 2TB USB 3
    PSU
    550-W
    Case
    Mid
    Cooling
    Fans
    Keyboard
    US USB
    Mouse
    USB
    Internet Speed
    3.84 Mbps Download .44 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    MS Defender
    Other Info
    Liteon DVD wrighter
    Liteon BD drive
    Monoprice Tablet
Clint,
Probably. In any event, that didn't work to image 2nd machine.

Proudtobegeek: If I had more time and expertise I'd try that but my eyes glazed over about halfway through. At this point, I've spent so much time trying to figure out the reimage bit that I could have reinstalled and setup Windows on at least two of the machines. I'm in a time crunch so that is my new working plan. I will continue to try and to try to learn the best way to create a master image in order to image others.

Thanks!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    varies
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