using windows 7 image to restore certain drive

onicas

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Here is my current situation:
I have 2 hard drives in my computer, my main win8 C:, and a win7/game/data drive, the second of which is failing. reports show it is failing a smart short test, and although it has been running fine for months, i figured i would replace it with my tax return.

my question:
if i create a system image of C: and D:, would it be possible to just restore the D: portion of the image, or do i have to restore both, then delete the second C: on the new drive? i do not have the resources or courage to test this on my system now because I am not sure what this reformats, and with my luck, the drive would die during the restore.

thanks everyone!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win8 Pro/Win7 Pro/Ubuntu 12.10
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 2600
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 1333
    Graphics Card(s)
    Geforce GTX590
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2x Acer 24" LED
    Keyboard
    Logitech Illuminated
    Mouse
    Logitech G600
    Internet Speed
    15mbs
Here is my current situation:
I have 2 hard drives in my computer, my main win8 C:, and a win7/game/data drive, the second of which is failing. reports show it is failing a smart short test, and although it has been running fine for months, i figured i would replace it with my tax return.

my question:
if i create a system image of C: and D:, would it be possible to just restore the D: portion of the image, or do i have to restore both, then delete the second C: on the new drive? i do not have the resources or courage to test this on my system now because I am not sure what this reformats, and with my luck, the drive would die during the restore.

thanks everyone!

Hello,

Your situation is unclear; however, I can tell you that you can't do a partial system image restore using the embedded Windows 8 imaging and recovery methods. Do you have 2 OSs installed (eg, dual boot)? If not, just use a standard backup program and copy the data drive contents to either DVDs, a flash drive or your C: drive (if you have room). Good luck.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
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