Solved Anyone using Windows 7 File Recovery in Windows 8?

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Hello,
Wondering if anyone is using Windows 7 File Recovery from the Control Panel in Windows 8. Would like to confer on it's strength and performance. Thanks for any response!
Glenn
 

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As you probably know by now, this is the oddly named version of Backup and Restore for Win 8. I have not used it to actually restore any files yet, but seems to work as expected on schedule. It backs up all personal files and data, and then creates a full disk image of the Win 8 partition. Be careful the first time you use it for backup, as it can replace/corrupt any Win 7 saves on the same drive. Luckily you are warned before it continues, so just please pay attention to any popup dialogs.

John
 

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Hello Glenn,

Yeah, this is the exact same as Backup and Restore in Windows 7. I would suspect that it will be renamed back to this, or changed to Windows 8 File Recovery in the next release though.
 

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I think MS will get rid of it as soon as they can.

Probably just keeping it there for now so that images that were made in win7 can be restored.
 

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Hello,
Wondering if anyone is using Windows 7 File Recovery from the Control Panel in Windows 8. Would like to confer on it's strength and performance. Thanks for any response!
Glenn

I've used it and it's working fine for me. The images work flawlessly.
 

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    Gforce 780i SLI FTW
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    8GB Gskill DDR2 1200Mhz
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    GTX-480
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    Asus D2 Xonar
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    HannsG
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    50mbps
I think MS will get rid of it as soon as they can.

Probably just keeping it there for now so that images that were made in win7 can be restored.



Why on earth would they want to get rid of 'image backup'?

It was one of the improvements to Vista that I liked most, and is
my backup method of choice.

The lack of it was always a failing in earlier versions, and removing
it would be a retrograde step.
 

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As you probably know by now, this is the oddly named version of Backup and Restore for Win 8. I have not used it to actually restore any files yet, but seems to work as expected on schedule. It backs up all personal files and data, and then creates a full disk image of the Win 8 partition. Be careful the first time you use it for backup, as it can replace/corrupt any Win 7 saves on the same drive. Luckily you are warned before it continues, so just please pay attention to any popup dialogs.

John

Hello John,
Thanks for the confirmation of what it does. I am running it on a W8 only box, so I'm good. I hoped that a plethora of people would respond on how it saved the hours of reinstall and reconfiguring, oh well. Appreciate you assistance!
Glenn
 

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  • OS
    Windows 7
Hello Glenn,

Yeah, this is the exact same as Backup and Restore in Windows 7. I would suspect that it will be renamed back to this, or changed to Windows 8 File Recovery in the next release though.

Hello Brink,
It seems that it should be a powerful and useful ally. Previously explained, never got it to work on W7. But I guess I should do a restore just to prove it................
Thanks
Glenn
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 7
I think MS will get rid of it as soon as they can.

Probably just keeping it there for now so that images that were made in win7 can be restored.

Howdy,
I hope they incorporate a viable replacement. Thank SIW2!!
Glenn
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
Hello,
Wondering if anyone is using Windows 7 File Recovery from the Control Panel in Windows 8. Would like to confer on it's strength and performance. Thanks for any response!
Glenn

I've used it and it's working fine for me. The images work flawlessly.

Hello chev65!
Wonderful news, thanks! Very glad to hear that and also that it worked well for you! Did you use the Disk?
Glenn
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
Hello,
Wondering if anyone is using Windows 7 File Recovery from the Control Panel in Windows 8. Would like to confer on it's strength and performance. Thanks for any response!
Glenn

I've used it and it's working fine for me. The images work flawlessly.

Hello chev65!
Wonderful news, thanks! Very glad to hear that and also that it worked well for you! Did you use the Disk?
Glenn

Do you mean the recovery disk they recommend to make?

You can just use the original Windows 8 CP disk to get into the Advanced Recovery Options. It's easy to restore from an image as long as you have the CD.

I have another drive partitioned with an original image on one partition and a weekly updated image on the other.

I'm hoping they have an updated version of file recovery for the final Windows 8.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro WMC
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home built
    CPU
    Q9650 @ 4.05 GHz
    Motherboard
    Gforce 780i SLI FTW
    Memory
    8GB Gskill DDR2 1200Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX-480
    Sound Card
    Asus D2 Xonar
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HannsG
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Gskill 120GB SSD
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    Thermal Take 1000watts
    Case
    Thermal Take Xtreme
    Cooling
    9 fans air cooled
    Keyboard
    G15 logitech
    Mouse
    G9 logitech
    Internet Speed
    50mbps
I've used it and it's working fine for me. The images work flawlessly.

Hello chev65!
Wonderful news, thanks! Very glad to hear that and also that it worked well for you! Did you use the Disk?
Glenn

Do you mean the recovery disk they recommend to make?

You can just use the original Windows 8 CP disk to get into the Advanced Recovery Options. It's easy to restore from an image as long as you have the CD.

I have another drive partitioned with an original image on one partition and a weekly updated image on the other.

I'm hoping they have an updated version of file recovery for the final Windows 8.

Howdy,
Yes I am referring to the Disk that they recommend! Thanks for responding!
Glenn
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
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