Solved Recover W8 backup made in legacy mode to (U)EFI install

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Hi, I installed W8 on my new system thinking it automatically uses and takes advantage of the UEFI and new partition system, and after a week of use and setting up my new system just the way I like it, I really don't feel like having to go through all that again if not needed. So my question is: Is it possible to recover a W8 backup (made in legacy BIOS mode using W7 File Recovery), to a (U)EFI W8 installation. Thanks in advance and sorry if this has already been answered. (couldn't find a topic about this)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD FX-8350 BE
    Motherboard
    ASUS Sabertooth 990FX R2.0
So my question is: Is it possible to recover a Windows 8 backup (made in legacy BIOS mode using W7 File Recovery), to a (U)EFI Windows 8 installation.

NO. as Windows backup will reformat to the same as when backup was made.

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You can take a look at this thread:
Solved Migrate BIOS x64 install to UEFI. - Windows 7 Help Forums
but you will need a paid version of Paragon for Windows 8.
PARAGON Software Group - partition manager, drive backup, hard disk partitioning
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
So my question is: Is it possible to recover a Windows 8 backup (made in legacy BIOS mode using W7 File Recovery), to a (U)EFI Windows 8 installation.

NO. as Windows backup will reformat to the same as when backup was made.

Welcome to EightForums.


You can take a look at this thread:
Solved Migrate BIOS x64 install to UEFI. - Windows 7 Help Forums
but you will need a paid version of Paragon for Windows 8.
PARAGON Software Group - partition manager, drive backup, hard disk partitioning
Ok. Thanks for the answer and links! I'll check 'm out.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD FX-8350 BE
    Motherboard
    ASUS Sabertooth 990FX R2.0
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win 8 ult
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    MSI
    CPU
    I7
    Motherboard
    MSI
    Memory
    8GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    nvidia 1gb ddr3
    Antivirus
    kaspersky
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