Looking for system restore replacement

The op has W10 and a fairly new processor, I would have to assume his bios will support GPT.

MeAndMyComputer said:

It just dawned on me if the 3TB HDD would suit your needs

Windows support for hard disks that are larger than 2 TB
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...rger-than-2-tb

You might want to review that article and see if you want to stay with the 3TB HDD: you might want to exchange it for a 2TB HDD. I've haven't had to use a HDD greater than 2TB, but you could ask for advice if you have any questions about staying with the 3TB HDD.

I am using the 3TB NOT to BOOT with, only as a backup or storage. I would think using it for purposed stated would be
fine.

Butch73 said:

I am using the 3TB NOT to BOOT with, only as a backup or storage. I would think using it for purposed stated would be
fine.

Thank you for reminding me: I should have known that up-front. Good luck my friend.

Okay....Just unpacked/setup my new 3TB OWC Mercury Elite Pro. Up front I had to format the HD
with a supplied format program (can format to Mac or PC) and had option of formatting with MBR
or GUID format. I went with the GUID (and as recommended). It looks like HD's over 2 TB should use
the GUID format per Windows 10 format instruction, See picture:


So far, every thing is working well and it is a very quiet and fast (7200 RPM) external HD.

Purchased Macrium 7 Home and did a complete image of my internal HD (three partitions on it) and I am glad I did as I was having screen saver issues (not activating) and did a Win 10 reset - the screen saver and all power settings were working but at the price of reinstalling all files again. Rather then continue with that process, I used my backed up image and in about eight minutes everything was back in place on my HD. Phew.....

Good to know I have an excellent backup program and a new OWC 3 TB external 7200 RPM HD.