Hi !
I am trying to make a image of my C drive. I go into the process and the F drive is checked and I cannot uncheck it. It is seen as a system drive but it's only a drive that stores data.
Is there a way to fix this without loosing all the data on the drive ?
Thanks
Windows 10 pro
Sorry cant help with the Windows backup because I had exactly the same issue a couple of years ago and could never get it to just image the boot drive without also including a non boot 2TB data drive, which was pretty close to being full of data.
I gave up and downloaded Macrium Reflect Free. Much more powerful program and as the name suggests it is free.
Thanks ! I'll try it out for sure if I can't find a solution. I did try Acronis but it really screwed up my pc, staying away from this program from now on.
I gave up and downloaded Macrium Reflect Free. Much more powerful program and as the name suggests it is free.
Microsoft built in backup tools only do the bare minimum and they are confusing. EaseUS Todo Backup Free is the way to go, it will helps to back up your entire computer.
Does the 2TB contain data only ? if so, it should not be marked as "Active". Open Admin Command and type:
diskpart
select disk 1
inactive
exit
Try to backup again.
EDIT:See post #7 for correct solution.
Your active system disk contains a hidden Boot folder, which contains your Boot Configuration files
If you make it inactive your system will not boot.
Better to change the system to a 350 MB partition on Disk 0, and make that bootable and active
Thank you @FafhrdYour active system disk contains a hidden Boot folder, which contains your Boot Configuration files
If you make it inactive your system will not boot.
Better to change the system to a 350 MB partition on Disk 0, and make that bootable and active
You are absolutely correct. I overlooked what's in Disk 0.
OK. Here's the solution:
The Boot Manager is in partition F: and that's why it's marked Active. You need to move it to C:
- Download a free version: EasyBCD - NeoSmart Technologies
- Install, run and follow the screen below.
PS. Use: Macrium Reflect Free instead as advised above
Ok, I'll try it out but I still have a question.
I just reinstalled windows a couple of weeks ago, why did it put the boot files on another drive ?
I mean it's not common practice for Microsoft to put your boot files on another drive right ?
This can happen if:Ok, I'll try it out but I still have a question.
I just reinstalled windows a couple of weeks ago, why did it put the boot files on another drive ?
I mean it's not common practice for Microsoft to put your boot files on another drive right ?
- You have a disk that is marked as "Active" by accident.
- The disk is set as first boot device in BIOS.
That's why it's always best if you just connect a single disk when install Windows to ensure that everything is installed in a single disk. If done correctly, you should have:
- 500MB System Reserved partition containing: WinRe.wim (Tools for troubleshoot) and BCD (Boot Configuration Data)
- C Drive.
Yup, that drive is marked as active. The only way to get it off is to format the drive and not have it as a active partition ?This can happen if:
- You have a disk that is marked as "Active" by accident.
