System Restore

[Joe]

I would like to save a custom restore point to a CD so
that in the future, if my system fails, I can restore it
to that point. My belief is that if I do not burn it to
a CD it will eventually be written over with newer
restore points (system generated or custom generated). I
already have created the system restore point using the
create system restore point tool.

Problem: I am unable to locate the file within my
computer. Also, after I save it to disk how do I restore
my computer with the file on the CD?

I appreciate any useful support.

Regards,

Joe

 

[Rocket J. Squirrel]

Restore points cannot be saved to CD. In any case, system restore only saves
a limited number of files - it's no substitute for a backup.

However, you're definitely on the right track. If you're thinking about
saving a 'known good' version of your system configuration, that you can
restore in case Windows gets messed up, what you want is known as imaging
software. An image is an exact bit for bit copy of a partition - or your
entire hard disk if you like. You can image your system partition in just
minutes (my system partition takes about 6 minutes to image) and save the
image on CDs.

Norton Ghost is the big name in imaging software, but True Image (by
Acronis) and BootIt NG are also quite popular. Read about Norton Ghost here:
http://www.symantec.com/sabu/ghost/ghost_personal/. It can be your best
friend.

Rocky