EVS Xfile Version 2.19 - November 2012 User Manual - Manual (Page 193)

XFile Version 2.19 – User Manual
EVS Broadcast Equipment – November 2012
Issue 2.19.A
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Creating and Reinstalling a Ghost of
your System
The aim of this procedure is to describe how to create a ghost image of your system and
how to restore your system with an existing image.
Note
All delivering systems have a R: RESTORE partition located on the system
disk. This allows you to have an image file of the C: partition, and easily
restore the complete XP operating system and XFile Software to the factory
default state at any time.
How to Re-install your System with an Existing
Image
1. Reboot the system on Bootable DVD (or USB key) which is delivered with the
original system. On XFILE system, modify Boot priority in the BIOS settings in
order to boot on the USB key.
2. For USB key only, select EVS Ghost Backup or Restore in the menu.
3. In the ghost startup window, press ENTER to open the toolbar.
4. In the next window, select Local / Partition / From Image followed by ENTER.
5. In the next window, press the TAB key to select the ‘Look in area’ and open the
list by pressing the [down arrow] key. Select the source drive: D fat drive
(RESTORE) then ENTER.
6. Select the image file you want to restore then ENTER.
7. In the next window, select the Source partition #1 then ENTER.
8. In the next window, select the Destination drive #1 then ENTER. Press the TAB
key to select the OK button, and then press ENTER.
9. In the next window, select the Destination partition #1 then ENTER. Press the
TAB key to select the OK button, then press ENTER.
10. At the message ‘Proceed with partition restore’ select yes then ENTER.
11. When the process is complete press ENTER. Select Quit then ENTER, then Yes
and ENTER.
12. Remove the DVD disk (or USB key) and reboot the system.