If I have a full WinXP backup how best to restore here?

[AgentZap]

I formatted my drive and put linux on my laptop to run some tests etc. Before doing so I made a full backup of the WinXP including system state. What is the best way to reinstall windows using that full backup?

I tried installing windows and then using the XP backup utility to restore the backup I created, but when the system rebooted the drive became unreadable. Running Fixmbr from recover console did not help.

 

[AgentZap]

Anyone?

 

[pip22]

When you performed the backup, did you choose to back up 'All information on this computer' which allows you to create a system recovery disk to use in case of problems?

 

[AgentZap]

AHa! No I did not. Where is that option for my future reference?

 

[ShellGuy]

Next time use acronis TrueImage.. Much easier to restore from than Windows...


Will G.