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Yep! Sounds good to me :approve:So all I have to do is:
1. Create a .tib backup file of the current OS on the empty IDE partition. Then validate the .tib file, and mount it in write/rewrite mode.
2. Restore the pristine original Acronis backup .tib file of the XP OS which is on the 2nd partition of the SATA HD, onto the C drive of the SATA HD thus overwriting the corrupt OS. I'll probably format the 1st partition on the SATA before restoring, just to be sure any remaining traces of corruption or malware are removed.
3. Then copy the personal data from the mounted Acronis image on the IDE HD to the newly recovered OS.
Couple minor points
> Unless you need it read/write, may as well mount the TIB archive read only
> Fromating the SATA partition won't hurt, but am pretty sure (tho not 100%) that Acronis will take care of restoring the entire image onto the partition space so i don't think is needed.. but can't hurt
> just fyi... I don't how large the IDE HD is but if there's enough space you can also copy the TIB file of the pristine XP install and move it to the IDE HD (so you have a copy on separate disk media too can be convenient
It's mostly for "good housekeeping" i think. Can help down the road to avoid confusion between Acronis and Windows as more drive letters get assigned/unassigned down the road for other reasons (e.g. you plug in a USB drive)1. What is the importance of unmounting it?
I think yes and no.2. Can you extract emails, contacts and email accounts; and application settings; from the mounted image?
> If you're using a tool to extract the stuff AND that tool allows you to point it to a drive letter (i.e. the tool doesn't assume it must extract from the active partition) then you can use a tool to extract it (assuming, of course, you know a tool to extract the settings you want)
You might also want to do a virus scan at point it to the drive letter
Not sure what you mean by this... Or if you're referring to the Acronis Backup Application State i must admit i never tried that option. But running it and save the TIB on the IDE HD certainly can't hurt if it has the spaceOr should these be saved separately using Acronis > Manage Task > Create a new task. And run the task manually as a one off?
And finally.. Glad to help. We all try to learn from each other.
I hope you can get your friend's computer nice and healthy again!