Optimal method to reinstall Windows 10 is available.
Optimal method to reinstall Windows 10 is available.
) The target machines are both lapots and desktop computers. (would be great if I could use one image per set of hardware) Background for the question: I am working at a company where we stream/record some conferences and sync videos of speakers with slides. We do a lot of stuff (sometimes even up to 30 streams at the same time, with our setup that means 60 computers + several backups)... Because we have a lot of different clients, we have to meet their requirements and sometimes it needs instalation of some software or other stuff, which hogs the PC and sometimes PC stops working as it should be (it is occasional, but very critical problem), it usually happens because of drivers or windows getting corrupted and stuff, so that's why I asked this question, so I could restore the PC as fast as possible in case of need while backup is running.
plinxplayer
02-21-2016, 02:14 AM #1Hello, Question: I would like to know, what is the best way to restore windows 10 to some point (exactly it is after being freshly reinstalled and only has essential drivers and software on it). Is windows recovery point the right way to do it, or is there some better and especially faster way? (except having backup boot drives ) The target machines are both lapots and desktop computers. (would be great if I could use one image per set of hardware) Background for the question: I am working at a company where we stream/record some conferences and sync videos of speakers with slides. We do a lot of stuff (sometimes even up to 30 streams at the same time, with our setup that means 60 computers + several backups)... Because we have a lot of different clients, we have to meet their requirements and sometimes it needs instalation of some software or other stuff, which hogs the PC and sometimes PC stops working as it should be (it is occasional, but very critical problem), it usually happens because of drivers or windows getting corrupted and stuff, so that's why I asked this question, so I could restore the PC as fast as possible in case of need while backup is running.
Mister_Token
02-22-2016, 12:09 PM #2For work purposes, I’d use something like deep freeze to fast restore systems. Why not configure computers so they stay intact, prevent users from altering settings, and then reset everything with a new account? You wouldn’t need to reinstall often—issues should be rare, and systems should last years after installation. Are these systems managed in a domain or similar?
Start with a fresh installation that follows the recommended method. Built-in restore, reset, and recovery points often fail to resolve many problems and rarely solve issues effectively. Because these options are available on different systems, it seems you should handle each one carefully, adapting them individually. Either perform a thorough reinstall for better results or rush through it and risk wasting more time. You can take a snapshot of the computer after a complete setup and restore from that point. Various tools exist to achieve this.
I manage workstation rebuilds using Microsoft SCCM. You can either import the image directly from a Windows ISO or configure a machine and take a snapshot. Throughout the build, automatic detection and installation of drivers plus additional apps happen. Based on image size, hardware specs, and network speed, the process typically takes 20–30 minutes. You can also generate offline media and boot from USB or hard drive, which is significantly quicker. This level of detail might seem excessive given SCCM’s extensive device management features.