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Hard Disks: 120GB WD “Special Edition” IDE 300GB Maxtor S-ATA That said, the basic system specs that I used are as follows: I cannot be held responsible for any harm done. However, you must USE THIS GUIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Of course, I had to test everything before I could write about it, so in the interest of science I methodically backed up my files, re-installed Windows, tweaked, and then got to know DriveImage XML. As written on their site, DriveImage XML is an “easy to use and reliable program for imaging and backing up partitions and logical drives.” Aside from the bizarre image on their site of a man jumping into a pool with the caption, “You saved my life today…”, I’ve found it to be a solid program. While that’s nice, what if you don’t like the way “they” set up your system? What if you want to create an image of your operating system the way YOU like it?Įnter DriveImage XML. Yes, some OEMs provide “restore CDs” that erase all data and restore the operating system to its “factory-fresh” state. Windows XP doesn’t have anything like this built-in. Linux has several free utilities such as Partimage and Mondo Rescue or even the venerable “dd” command.

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Of course, you could run out and purchase Symantec Ghost(tm) or some other commercial application that will allow you to create an image of an installation and then restore from it later, but isn’t there a way to achieve the same results without spending any money? Mac OS X has Disk Utility, which can create compressed disk images of drives or partitions from which you can later restore by booting off the install CD/DVD. Surely there must be an easier way to create that “freshly installed” feeling. Why? Masochism may be one answer, but a more probable answer is an unexpected bout of spyware, a rogue virus, or a bloated registry that is causing the system to behave erratically. Did I mention the reboots? For me, the worst part is the sinking realization that when I finish the endless tweaks and software installs, I may end up doing the entire process over again from scratch six-to-eight months down the road. The idea of endless tweaks, patches, driver hunts, reboots, and scouring the web for software does not exactly fill me with glee. If you have ever had the pleasure of re-installing Windows XP from scratch, you know what a hassle it can be.

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Update 3: Here’s another updated version of this article, this time featuring Paragon Drive Backup Express. Update 2: I recently wrote an updated version of this article, featuring Macrium Reflect in place of DriveImage XML.

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Please see my complementary article on “ghosting” Windows for Free with Open-Source Tools. Update: I wrote this article in 2005, but it’s still receiving lots of traffic.

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