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Win 10 How to restore iso when Automatic Repair Tool restricts options
Hello all - new member here.
I have Windows 10 on a HP Desktop.
A couple of days ago my computer failed to boot and went into an automatic repair tool "loop". Nothing in the options worked (repair/logging starts etc) and in the end I reset the PC but kept the files. It wasn't a huge deal as the computer was mainly used for web surfing. I could get into the C prompt but I couldn't remember how to change directory even.
I did have a backup on external hard drive created by Aomei Backupper Free. I had expected to be able just to navigate and restore from that if needed- but the repair tool would not let me do so. I did go back to a restore point but the problem persisted.
My question is - had I been using a fully commercial copy of a backup program - would I have been in the same boat (Carbonite/Acronis True Image etc).?
I have backed up again using Windows 10's own tools but not knowing how long that will be around - I'd like a set and forget option if possible -without the repair tool making life difficult for me.
Any advice appreciated and I am researching this myself too.
Cheers.