Soon, I'm going to buy a new computer that will have Windows 8 installed. Can I restore my saved Win. Or do I have to reinstall all my programs, because it’s Windows 8? A. Don’t restore a Win. Win. 8 PC. First, I’ll tell you why that won’t correctly move your user files and software to Win.
Then, I’ll tell you several ways that will work. Here’s the problem with using a disk image between dissimilar systems: A classic (Win. Restoring a Win. 7 image to the new PC will completely overwrite the Win. Your new, bought- and- paid- for Win.
Your old Win. 7 setup will be force- fitted onto the new PC. That’s not what you want! As if wiping out your Windows 8 set- up weren't enough, the restored Win.
A primary partition contains one file system. In DOS and all early versions of Microsoft Windows systems, Microsoft required what it called the system partition to be. I've religiously created a disk image every month so I can restore my hard drive if necessary. Dish Network Satellite Tv Hack. Soon, I'm going to buy a new computer that will have. The Windows 8 developer preview is out for all to try, but installing it over your main Windows setup is a scary (and unrealistic) prospect. Here's how to dual boot.
The restored image will contain only the drivers from the previous PC, and none of the drivers that came with the new hardware. Here’s a better approach: When you get your new PC, use Microsoft’s free Windows Easy Transfer, or an external disk, or a network to move your files from the old PC to the new. You’ll have none of the baggage from the old operating system and setup that might come along for the ride and needlessly complicate — or otherwise mess up — the new system. In any case, when you’re done setting up your new PC, make new, Win. Originally published on Windows Secrets on Thursday, July 9, 2.
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