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The thread discusses how to create an ISO image of a Windows Vista system containing only the OS and drivers, excluding personal files and programs. The original poster is seeking an easy way to do this for testing Vista in VirtualBox and faces challenges because most tools capture entire drives. Responses suggest using disk imaging software like Macrium Reflect to back up and restore the system after minimal modifications, but one contributor notes that capturing only the OS and drivers separately isn't straightforward. The conversation concludes with the original poster thanking the responders.
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Hi!
i want to make an iso image file from my Vista system but only the operating system + drivers, i don't want any of my programs files and personnel files!

i tested a few softwares but the only choice i have is the complete "C" drive!

How i can do that?

i want a copy for trying my Vista in Virtualbox!

it would be much easier if my personnal files was on another partition but it's not the case here!
 

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patcooke

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I'd take a complete image onto an external drive using something like Macrium Reflect (free edition), run a full recovery/reinstal of Vista, install any system/driver updates, create the iso then run Macrium Reflect to restore.
 

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Neemobeer

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There isn't a way. You'd need to capture an image and remove the programs and data.
 

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