Recovery Scenarios

Restoring a Hard Disk from the Bootable Backup Capsule

LetÆs assume that your computer fails to boot because of a virus attack or corruption of some system critical files. But youÆve got the bootable backup capsule containing a backup of your hard disk. ThatÆs just enough to easily get your system back on track again.

 

To restore your hard disk from a backup image contained in the backup capsule when the current OS is down, please do the following:

 

  1. Start up the computer from the bootable backup capsule. By default, the program offers to use the F1 hot key to boot from it.

 

 

This scenario implies that the backup capsule is bootable.

 

  1. In the boot menu select Normal Mode to use the Linux recovery environment (more preferable) or Safe Mode to use the PTS DOS recovery environment (in case youÆve got problems with Linux).

 

By default the Normal Mode will be automatically initiated after a 10 second idle period.

 

  1. In the Linux launch menu select the Simple Restore Wizard. You can find the same wizard in PTS DOS as well.

 

 

  1. On the Wizard's Welcome page, click the Next button.

  2. On the What to Restore page, you can see a list of available images (if several). Most likely the required archive will be there too. If not, click the standard browse button [...] to find it. When you find your image, double click on it to proceed.

 

 

  1. On the Image Properties page, make sure that you select the correct image by viewing the provided information about the archive.

 

 

  1. On the next page specify a hard disk to restore the image to (if several in your computer). By default, the program offers to restore the archive exactly where it belongs. ThatÆs what we actually need.

 

 

You can also make the program resize the on-disk partitions proportionally if necessary by marking the appropriate checkbox.

 

All contents on the disk selected for restoring purposes will be deleted during the operation.

 

  1. On the Restore Summary page you can see your hard disk layout before and after the operation. Click the Next button to initiate the restore process.

 

 

  1. In the Progress window you can see in real-time a detailed report on all actions carried out by the program.

 

 

  1. After completing the operation close the wizard and reboot the computer.

Restoring a System Partition from External Media (CD/DVD)

LetÆs assume that your computer fails to boot because of a virus attack or corruption of some system critical files. But youÆve got a backup of your system partition on a bootable DVD disc. ThatÆs just enough to easily get your system back on track again.

 

To restore your system partition from a backup image located on CD/DVD when the current OS is down, please do the following:

 

1.      Insert a CD/DVD disk containing the previously prepared backup image into a CD/DVD drive (the BIOS must be enabled to boot the system from the CD/DVD device).

 

This scenario implies that you have got a bootable archive on your CD/DVD.

 

In case the backup image is stored on several CD/DVD disks, please insert the first one.

 

2.      Restart the computer.

3.      In the boot menu select Normal Mode to use the Linux recovery environment (more preferable) or Safe Mode to use the PTS DOS recovery environment (in case youÆve got problems with Linux). Moreover youÆve got the option to boot into the Low-Graphics Safe Mode (PTS DOS safe mode) to cope with a serious hardware incompatibility. In this case, only the minimal set of drivers will be included, like hard disk, monitor, and keyboard drivers. This mode has simple graphics and a simple menu.

 

 

By default the Normal Mode will be automatically initiated after a 10 second idle period.

 

4.      In the PTS DOS launch menu select the Simple Restore Wizard. You can find the same wizard in Linux as well.

 

 

5.      On the Wizard's Welcome page, click the Next button.

6.      On the What to Restore page, you can see a list of available images (if several). Most likely the required archive will be there too. If not, click the standard browse button [...] to find it. When you find your image, double click on it to proceed.

 

 

7.      On the Image Properties page, make sure that you select the correct image by viewing the provided information about the archive.

 

 

8.      On the next page specify a hard disk, then one of its partitions to restore the image to (if several in your computer). By default, the program offers to restore the archive exactly where it belongs. ThatÆs what we actually need.

 

 

All contents on the partition selected for restoring purposes will be deleted during the operation.

 

9.      On the Partition Start and Size page you can change size of the partition and its location if necessary.

 

 

10.  On the Restore Summary page you can see your hard disk layout before and after the operation. Click the Next button to initiate the restore process.

 

 

11.  In the Progress window you can see in real-time a detailed report on all actions carried out by the program.

 

 

12.  After completing the operation close the wizard, take out the disc and then reboot the computer.

Restoring a System Partition from a Local Drive

LetÆs assume that your operating system gives trouble after having installed brand new software. But youÆve got a backup of the system partition on a local disk. ThatÆs just enough to easily roll it back to the point when run smoothly.

 

To restore your system partition from a backup image located on a local disk, please do the following:

 

1.      Launch the Restore Wizard. There are several ways to do it:

 

q       In the Main Menu: select Wizards > Restore a Disk or Partition.

q       On the Common Tasks bar: click the Restore a Disk or Partition item of the Wizards menu.

 

2.      On the Restore Wizard's Welcome page, click the Next button.

3.      On the Browse for Archive page, specify the required archive:

q       By clicking the Switch to Archive List View link, you can see a list of images contained in the Archive Database (if any).

 

 

To get a clear-cut picture on properties of the required image, just click on it and the section below will (i.e. Archive File Details) display a short description.

 

To know more on the subject, please consult the Viewing Image Properties chapter.

 

q       By clicking the Switch to File View link, you can find the required image in the browser-like window. The section below (i.e. Archive File Details) will also display a short description of the selected image.

 

 

To know more on the subject, please consult the Viewing Image Properties chapter.

 

4.      On the Where to Restore page specify a hard disk, then one of its partitions to restore the image to (if several in your computer). By default, the program offers to restore the archive exactly where it belongs. ThatÆs what we actually need.

 

 

All contents on the partition selected for restoring purposes will be deleted during the operation.

 

5.      On the Restore Results page you can see the resulted disk layout. Besides thereÆs the possibility to change size of the partition and its location if necessary as well as assign a particular drive letter.

 

 

6.      Complete the wizard and then apply the pending changes.

 

 

7.      The program will require the system restart to accomplish the operation in a special boot-up mode. Click the appropriate button to agree.

 

 

8.      In the Progress window you can see in real-time a detailed report on all actions carried out by the program.

 

 

After completing the operation the program will automatically reboot the computer.

Restoring Vista to a Different Hardware Configuration

LetÆs assume that the most terrible disaster has happened to your Vista-based computer û itÆs broken to pieces because of a power outage. YouÆve got a backup of your system partition on a remote backup server, but cannot find an exact match for your original system specifications to replace failed hardware. Well itÆs too early to give up û our program will help you easily restore your Vista to a different hardware configuration.

 

To carry out a bare metal restore from a backup image located on a network drive, please do the following:

 

1.      Insert Paragon Linux/DOS Recovery CD (the BIOS must be enabled to boot the system from the CD/DVD device).

2.      Restart the computer.

3.      In the boot menu select Normal Mode to use the Linux recovery environment, since itÆs the only mode that provides a network support.

 

 

By default the Normal Mode will be automatically initiated after a 10 second idle period.

 

4.      In the Linux launch menu select Network Configurator to establish a network connection.

 

 

5.      On the Wizard's Welcome page, click the Next button.

6.      On the Load Config File page, click the Next button. By default, the wizard saves all network settings in the netconf.ini file located on the Linux RAM drive, thus it will only be available until you restart the computer. However, you can just once configure your network device and then save this file to some other destination, for instance a local drive, and this way avoid constant re-configuration, just by providing a path to it.

 

 

7.      On the next page the wizard automatically attempts to detect all available network devices and then displays them (if any) in form of a list. On every found device thereÆs information about its interface and used driver as well as a brief description. You can manually add a network device in case it hasnÆt been found automatically by clicking the Add a device button and selecting a device you need from the list. Do not forget to check it by clicking the Probe button.

 

 

8.      On the Settings for Interface page you need to properly set up the selected network device. If your local network has a DHCP Server, you can just leave everything as is, otherwise manually type in an IP address, a network mask, default gateway, etc.

 

 

9.      On the Configure Network Connections page, click the Add button and provide all the necessary information to map a network share in the opened dialog. Click the Unmount button to delete an existing network connection if necessary.

 

 

10.  On the next page, save the netconf.ini file if necessary and click the Finish button to complete the wizard.

11.  In the Linux launch menu select the Simple Restore Wizard.

 

 

12.  On the Wizard's Welcome page, click the Next button.

13.  On the What to Restore page, click the standard browse button [...] to find the required archive. When done, double click on it to select.

 

 

14.  On the Image Properties page, make sure that you select the correct image by viewing the provided information about the archive.

 

 

15.  On the next page specify a hard disk to restore the image to (if several in your computer).

 

 

Mark the checkbox at the bottom of the page to make your Vista restore to a different hardware configuration. Once youÆve done that, the program will display a warning message. Read it carefully and then click the OK button to proceed.

 

 

All contents on disk selected for restoring purposes will be deleted during the operation.

 

16.  On the Partition Start and Size page you can change size of the partition and its location if necessary.

 

 

17.  On the Restore Summary page you can see your hard disk layout before and after the operation. Click the Next button to initiate the restore process.

 

 

18.  In the Progress window you can see in real-time a detailed report on all actions carried out by the program.

 

 

19.  After completing the operation close the wizard, take out the disc and then reboot the computer.

Restoring a File Increment

LetÆs assume that youÆre busy with developing some project and you make file increments of it on a day-to-day basis not to lose valuable information. So youÆve got a file backup chain. One day you understand that the job of the last three days is a complete and utter failure. DonÆt give up û recover your project to the state when everythingÆs ok.

 

To restore a file increment, please do the following:

 

1.      Launch the Restore Wizard. There are several ways to do it:

 

q       In the Main Menu: select Wizards > Restore Files.

q       On the Common Tasks bar: click the Restore Files item of the Wizards menu.

 

2.      On the Restore Wizard's Welcome page, click the Next button.

3.      On the Browse for Archive page, specify the required file increment:

q       By clicking the Switch to Archive List View link, you can see a list of images contained in the Archive Database (if any).

 

 

To get a clear-cut picture on properties of the required image, just click on it and the section below will (i.e. Archive File Details) display a short description.

 

To know more on the subject, please consult the Viewing Image Properties chapter.

 

q       By clicking the Switch to File View link, you can find the required image in the browser-like window. The section below (i.e. Archive File Details) will also display a short description of the selected image.

 

 

To know more on the subject, please consult the Viewing Image Properties chapter.

 

4.      On the How to Restore page specify the way your archive will be restored. In our case weÆd rather restore contents of the backup to its original location with replacing existing files as well.

 

 

5.      Complete the wizard and then apply the pending changes.

 

 

6.      In the Progress window you can see in real-time a detailed report on all actions carried out by the program.

 

Restoring a File Increment to a Partition Backup

LetÆs assume that your operating system gives trouble because of a virus attack. But youÆve got a backup of your system partition on a local disk. Besides you make file increments of your documents and e-mail database to that backup on a regular basis. ThatÆs just enough to easily roll everything back to the point when run smoothly.

 

To restore your system partition with a file increment from a backup image located on a local disk, please do the following:

 

1.      Launch the Restore Wizard. There are several ways to do it:

 

q       In the Main Menu: select Wizards > Restore a Disk or Partition/Restore Files.

q       On the Common Tasks bar: click the Restore a Disk or Partition/Restore Files item of the Wizards menu.

 

2.      On the Restore Wizard's Welcome page, click the Next button.

3.      On the Browse for Archive page, specify the required file increment archive to your system partition backup:

 

q       By clicking the Switch to Archive List View link, you can see a list of images contained in the Archive Database (if any).

 

 

To get a clear-cut picture on properties of the required image, just click on it and the section below will (i.e. Archive File Details) display a short description.

 

To know more on the subject, please consult the Viewing Image Properties chapter.

 

q       By clicking the Switch to File View link, you can find the required image in the browser-like window. The section below (i.e. Archive File Details) will also display a short description of the selected image.

 

 

To know more on the subject, please consult the Viewing Image Properties chapter.

 

4.      On the How to Restore File Complement page select whether you want to restore both, the partition archive and the desired file increment or just the file increment. In our case we choose the first option.

 

 

5.      On the Where to Restore page specify a hard disk, then one of its partitions to restore the image to (if several in your computer). By default, the program offers to restore the archive exactly where it belongs. ThatÆs what we actually need.

 

 

All contents on the partition selected for restoring purposes will be deleted during the operation.

 

6.      On the Restore Results page you can see the resulted disk layout. Besides thereÆs the possibility to change size of the partition and its location if necessary as well as assign a particular drive letter.

 

 

7.      Complete the wizard and then apply the pending changes.

 

 

8.      The program will require the system restart to accomplish the operation in a special boot-up mode. Click the appropriate button to agree.

 

 

9.      In the Progress window you can see in real-time a detailed report on all actions carried out by the program.

 

 

After completing the operation the program will automatically reboot the computer.

Copying of data from the corrupted system disk to another hard disk

To retrieve valuable information from your hard disk and copy it to another hard disk when the system fails to boot, please do the following:

 

  1. Connect the second hard disk to the computer.

  2. Insert Paragon Linux/DOS Recovery CD (the BIOS must be enabled to boot the system from the CD/DVD device).

  3. Restart the computer.

  4. In the boot menu select Normal Mode to use the Linux recovery environment (more preferable) or Safe Mode to use the PTS DOS recovery environment (in case youÆve got problems with Linux). Moreover youÆve got the option to boot into the Low-Graphics Safe Mode (PTS DOS safe mode) to cope with a serious hardware incompatibility. In this case, only the minimal set of drivers will be included, like hard disk, monitor, and keyboard drivers. This mode has simple graphics and a simple menu.

 

 

By default the Normal Mode will be automatically initiated after a 10 second idle period.

 

  1. In the Linux launch menu select the File Transfer Wizard. You can find the same wizard in PTS DOS as well.

 

 

  1. On the Wizard's Welcome page, click the Next button.

  2. Select a disk where the files you need are stored from the pull-down list in the right pane of the page.

 

 

  1. Select files you want to copy and place them to Clipboard by pressing the left arrow-button.

 

 

Click the Calc button to estimate the resulted data size.

 

  1. On the Select Destination Type, choose the way the data will be stored. Select the Save data to any local drive or a network share item.

 

 

  1. On the Select Destination Path page, select a hard disk to copy the data to by pressing the standard browse button [...].

 

 

  1. On the Transfer Summary page check all parameters of the operation. Click the Next button to accomplish the operation.

  2. In the Progress window you can see in real-time a detailed report on all actions carried out by the program.

 

 

  1. After the operation is completed, close the wizard by pressing the appropriate button.

  2. Eject the CD.

  3. Turn off the computer.

Burning of data from the corrupted system disk to CD/DVD

To retrieve valuable information from your hard disk and burn it to CD/DVD when the system fails to boot, please do the following:

 

  1. Insert Paragon Linux/DOS Recovery CD (the BIOS must be enabled to boot the system from the CD/DVD device).

  2. Restart the computer.

  3. In the boot menu select Normal Mode to use the Linux recovery environment, since itÆs the only mode that enables to burn CD/DVD discs.

 

 

By default the Normal Mode will be automatically initiated after a 10 second idle period.

 

  1. In the Linux launch menu select the File Transfer Wizard. You can find the same wizard in PTS DOS as well.

 

 

  1. On the Wizard's Welcome page, click the Next button.

  2. Select a disk where the files you need are stored from the pull-down list in the right pane of the page.

 

 

  1. Select files you want to copy and place them to Clipboard by pressing the left arrow-button.

 

 

Click the Calc button to estimate the resulted data size.

 

  1. On the Select Destination Type, choose the way the data will be stored. Select the Burn data to CD/DVD item.

 

 

  1. On the Choose a Recorder page, select a recorder from the list of available devices and then set a volume label by entering it in the appropriate field.

 

 

  1. On the Transfer Summary page check all parameters of the operation. Click the Next button to accomplish the operation.

  2. In the Progress window you can see in real-time a detailed report on all actions carried out by the program.

 

 

  1. After the operation is completed, close the wizard by pressing the appropriate button.

  2. Eject the CD.

  3. Turn off the computer.

Copying of data from a backup to the corrupted system partition

The system fails to boot since some files are damaged. If you have a backup of the system partition, you can recopy these files to make the system be operable again:

 

  1. Insert Paragon Linux/DOS Recovery CD (the BIOS must be enabled to boot the system from the CD/DVD device).

  2. Restart the computer.

  3. In the boot menu select Normal Mode to use the Linux recovery environment (more preferable) or Safe Mode to use the PTS DOS recovery environment (in case youÆve got problems with Linux). Moreover youÆve got the option to boot into the Low-Graphics Safe Mode (PTS DOS safe mode) to cope with a serious hardware incompatibility. In this case, only the minimal set of drivers will be included, like hard disk, monitor, and keyboard drivers. This mode has simple graphics and a simple menu.

 

 

By default the Normal Mode will be automatically initiated after a 10 second idle period.

 

  1. In the Linux launch menu select the File Transfer Wizard. You can find the same wizard in PTS DOS as well.

 

 

  1. On the Wizard's Welcome page, click the Next button.

  2. Select a disk where the system backup is stored from the pull-down list in the right pane of the page.

 

 

  1. Double click on the required backup to open.

 

 

  1. Select files you want to copy and place them to Clipboard by pressing the left arrow-button.

 

 

Click the Calc button to estimate the resulted data size.

 

  1. On the Select Destination Type, choose the way the data will be stored. Select the Save data to any local drive or a network share item.

 

 

  1. On the Select Destination Path page, select your system disk to copy the data to by pressing the standard browse button [...].

 

 

  1. On the Transfer Summary page check all parameters of the operation. Click the Next button to accomplish the operation.

  2. In the Progress window you can see in real-time a detailed report on all actions carried out by the program.

 

 

  1. After the operation is completed, close the wizard by pressing the appropriate button.

  2. Eject the CD.

  3. Turn off the computer.

Restoring Separate Files and Folders from a Backup

The program provides a very convenient option to access backup archives and restore only data you need. This operation can be accomplished either with the File Transfer Wizard.

File Transfer Wizard

To restore separate files and folders from a backup image with the File Transfer Wizard, please do the following:

 

1.      Launch the File Transfer Wizard. There are several ways to do it:

 

q       Select in the Main Menu: Tools > File Transfer Wizard.

 

2.      On the Wizard's Welcome page, click the Next button.

3.      Select a disk where the required backup is stored from the pull-down list in the right pane of the page.

 

 

4.      Double click on the required backup to open.

 

 

5.      Select files you want to copy and place them to Clipboard by pressing the left arrow-button.

 

 

6.      On the Select Destination Type, choose the way the data will be stored. Select the Save data to any local drive or a network share item.

 

 

7.      On the Select Destination Path page, specify the exact place to copy the data to.

 

 

8.      On the Transfer Summary page check all parameters of the operation. Click the Next button to accomplish the operation.

 

 

9.      After the operation is completed, close the wizard by pressing the appropriate button.