tkout Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I have a F240 and I'm trying to get a Image of a bare windows install. I can create the image without any problem, but when it comes to restoring the image it doesn't move at all. I've seen the tutorial of using Arconis, but I paid for windows and was using the built in utility with no complaints. Has anyone run into the same problem and possibly have a work around? I'm running the latest Firmware on both system board and F240 with AHCI enabled. Also when I find the right imaging solution, should I do a secure erase before re-imaging? (n00b question) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted November 24, 2010 Corsair Employee Share Posted November 24, 2010 I would suggest checking with Microsoft they would be the best source with their software.. And Yes if you have had the drive partitioned or another O.S. on it, you can use Parted Magic to secure erase the drive. However, I would just use Windows Disk Manage and delete all the partitions then Quick format with 4K allocation and test with ATTO, if its performing properly there is not need to secure erase it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkout Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 So Secure Erase is only when you have a significant drop in performance? So if I follow this users tutorial - http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=85344 Index C should only be done when I'm experiencing big hits on my performance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted November 25, 2010 Corsair Employee Share Posted November 25, 2010 That is correct, no need to do that step if its performing properly but it will not hurt the drive if you just want to start with a clean slate so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackops Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 I have a F240 and I'm trying to get a Image of a bare windows install. I can create the image without any problem, but when it comes to restoring the image it doesn't move at all. I've seen the tutorial of using Arconis, but I paid for windows and was using the built in utility with no complaints. Has anyone run into the same problem and possibly have a work around? I'm running the latest Firmware on both system board and F240 with AHCI enabled. Also when I find the right imaging solution, should I do a secure erase before re-imaging? (n00b question) Thanks! I've noticed a similar issue. When I create an image with windows 7 backup I can only restore without secure erasing the drive. If I secure erase then I get an error recovering the drive. I believe Acronis is the best but ONLY in DOS mode. If you have a WD drive you get Acronis DOS free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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