Multiple system backups on the same drive

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Multiple system backups on the same drive

#1 Post by MikalE » Mon Sep 14, 2015 4:26 pm

I am running Win Pro 7 64 on an E530, a T500, and a T510. Each computer has different applications and software, they are not clones.

I am currently using a 2TB external hard drive for backups/images.

If I should have to reload the OS and files from the drive to one of these systems, will the system be able to select it's own backup, or will I have to manually tell the Windows backup and Restore program which back-up to use?

Thanks tips you might have.
T510 i5, T510 i7 4349-A64 - T520 i7 4242-4UU, technically a CTO now.

T520: i7-2760QM(2.40GHz),16GB RAM, 500GB SSD/500GB 7200 RPM Drive, 15.6in 1600x900 LCD, 1GB NVIDIA, DVDRW, Smartcard reader, media card reader, FPR, Win7 Pro64, whitelist BIOS, Ultimate-N 6300 AGN, German KB, Bluetooth 4.0.
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Re: Multiple system backups on the same drive

#2 Post by MikalE » Thu Sep 24, 2015 8:21 am

I found out each system will recognize its own backup based on the name of the computer.
T510 i5, T510 i7 4349-A64 - T520 i7 4242-4UU, technically a CTO now.

T520: i7-2760QM(2.40GHz),16GB RAM, 500GB SSD/500GB 7200 RPM Drive, 15.6in 1600x900 LCD, 1GB NVIDIA, DVDRW, Smartcard reader, media card reader, FPR, Win7 Pro64, whitelist BIOS, Ultimate-N 6300 AGN, German KB, Bluetooth 4.0.
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