Select the source drive where Windows 7 is installed (usually Drive 1).

Bypasses a corrupted Windows 7 OS by booting directly from a USB drive.

If using : The command prompt will appear. Type ghost.exe and press Enter . Step-by-Step: Cloning or Backing Up Your Windows 7 Drive

For IT pros managing multiple Windows 7 machines, you can add network support to your bootable USB.

If using an MS-DOS drive, type ghost.exe at the command prompt and press . Step 2: Create a System Image File

To back up the entire drive, navigate to: > Disk > To Image .

Method 2: The Windows PE Approach (Best for Modern Hardware compatibility)

"Don't tell me you lost the quarterly report, Elias," said Marcus, the senior sysadmin, leaning against the doorframe with a coffee cup in hand. "That presentation is in two hours."

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