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Recover data from a backup source.

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Tyger698
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02-28-2016, 09:28 PM
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Upgraded to a Samsung 980 Pro M.2 storage. Previous drive was a Samsung 850 EVO. Running Windows 10 with a backup of the old drive via the built-in 7 backup utility. Instructed backup of all files to an external drive. After installing Windows 10 on the new drive, restoring files through the Windows 7 tool worked, but they appear in File Explorer under Local Disk (CSmile > Users > Your Name > Documents and Pictures instead of Quick Access. Files are visible there but not in Quick Access. Need further details if required...
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Tyger698
02-28-2016, 09:28 PM #1

Upgraded to a Samsung 980 Pro M.2 storage. Previous drive was a Samsung 850 EVO. Running Windows 10 with a backup of the old drive via the built-in 7 backup utility. Instructed backup of all files to an external drive. After installing Windows 10 on the new drive, restoring files through the Windows 7 tool worked, but they appear in File Explorer under Local Disk (CSmile > Users > Your Name > Documents and Pictures instead of Quick Access. Files are visible there but not in Quick Access. Need further details if required...

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PvtStoner
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03-04-2016, 05:45 AM
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Explorer's Quick Access relies on folders you manually save to the list and frequently used folders for your account. After reinstalling Windows, your account appears fresh even if backups were restored. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/wind...1092d2495b If the system doesn’t save the Quick Access list or recent files, it likely wasn’t backed up. The safest method is using a direct drive image to ensure complete preservation.
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PvtStoner
03-04-2016, 05:45 AM #2

Explorer's Quick Access relies on folders you manually save to the list and frequently used folders for your account. After reinstalling Windows, your account appears fresh even if backups were restored. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/wind...1092d2495b If the system doesn’t save the Quick Access list or recent files, it likely wasn’t backed up. The safest method is using a direct drive image to ensure complete preservation.

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Baileyy__
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03-04-2016, 07:31 AM
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Thanks for your feedback! The folders are now pinned and appear in Quick Access. You mentioned missing desktop items, which is noted. Your backup to an external drive without an OS is correct—it qualifies as a bare metal drive.
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Baileyy__
03-04-2016, 07:31 AM #3

Thanks for your feedback! The folders are now pinned and appear in Quick Access. You mentioned missing desktop items, which is noted. Your backup to an external drive without an OS is correct—it qualifies as a bare metal drive.

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03-09-2016, 02:43 PM
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Performing a full metal-to-metal backup means copying each individual bit from one storage device to another or saving a complete image file of the drive. It creates an exact copy of everything stored at that moment. Acronis TrueImage is a tool that allows this type of disk imaging.
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03-09-2016, 02:43 PM #4

Performing a full metal-to-metal backup means copying each individual bit from one storage device to another or saving a complete image file of the drive. It creates an exact copy of everything stored at that moment. Acronis TrueImage is a tool that allows this type of disk imaging.

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iRaine
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03-15-2016, 07:18 AM
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I’ve seen the program before and checked it out today. People often suggest a clean Windows setup now, but I’m not sure if that’s still the best approach.
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iRaine
03-15-2016, 07:18 AM #5

I’ve seen the program before and checked it out today. People often suggest a clean Windows setup now, but I’m not sure if that’s still the best approach.

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justmikegames
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03-22-2016, 10:05 AM
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Depends heavily on your Windows setup and the components you're swapping. For me, a fresh install works well when starting from scratch with new hardware, helping with organization and reliability. That said, I've moved operating systems between two distinct hardware lines—like AMD to Intel—across three generations without major issues, just needing to reset drivers manually. Conversely, transferring an OS between identical Intel machines caused serious instability, even though the physical setup was the same.
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justmikegames
03-22-2016, 10:05 AM #6

Depends heavily on your Windows setup and the components you're swapping. For me, a fresh install works well when starting from scratch with new hardware, helping with organization and reliability. That said, I've moved operating systems between two distinct hardware lines—like AMD to Intel—across three generations without major issues, just needing to reset drivers manually. Conversely, transferring an OS between identical Intel machines caused serious instability, even though the physical setup was the same.

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MavrosGR
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03-23-2016, 01:03 AM
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I find your question helpful. The process isn’t just about copying and pasting; you’ll need to format the drive properly for the new OS. Simply moving files won’t work without ensuring the correct file system and settings are applied.
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MavrosGR
03-23-2016, 01:03 AM #7

I find your question helpful. The process isn’t just about copying and pasting; you’ll need to format the drive properly for the new OS. Simply moving files won’t work without ensuring the correct file system and settings are applied.

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IronFight508
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04-10-2016, 12:17 PM
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Certainly, for moving just personal files and media, you can easily duplicate them onto a separate external drive and transfer them to any desired system or fresh Windows setup.
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IronFight508
04-10-2016, 12:17 PM #8

Certainly, for moving just personal files and media, you can easily duplicate them onto a separate external drive and transfer them to any desired system or fresh Windows setup.

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