Hi,
You can save all the partitions in one go - including the mbr, or you can image them all separately. Tick whichever you want in the "What to Backup" window.
It is worth cleaning up the o/s before imaging it - remove all restore pts except the last is not a bad idea. Also try disk cleanup.
In start search , type cleanmgr /sageset:1 , then press enter. In the window that pops up - tick all the options - except setup log files. OK.
That sets it up - it doesn't actually clean.
To run it, either type in start search cleanmgr /sagerun:1 , then press enter.
OR make a shortcut - rt click desktop >New>Shortcut, type in cleanmgr /sagerun:1 , click Next, Finish.
Run the shortcut to cleanup.
There is no point in splitting the image - unless you are backing up to dvd's - so untick that. Normal compression level works well. Skip o/s auxiliary files.
You can get individual files out of the images like this:
Use the Volume Explorer - dble click the arc, dble click the .PBF, dble click the Partition - you will see all the files inside - rt click and Export any you want to any Location.
View attachment 2469 Or use the File Transfer Wizard - again dble click arc, .PBF, - then copy the files you want to the clipboard. Click Next - select where to put the copies.
View attachment 2470 Couldn't be easier or quicker.
It's a good idea to run off the bootable disc now. It is useful, not just for restoring images - but it also contains boot corrector tools and file transfer wizard , partitioning, etc.
Hope it helps.