How to make Sytem Restore Utilities image

[Joko]

I have purchased a system builder and wanted to look for a utility that should create bootable system restore CD/DVDs that I can include with the systems I build. but i have also seen that, the program would be something that does not need to be installed on the PC.

[Chingum]

Windows XP System Restore default settings use up to 12% of your disk space, creates a Restore Point every 24 hours and keeps old points for 90 days before deleting. Please keep in mind that Microsoft will slap you for sending restore CDs with their software on it. As a registered MS OEM you are required as part of the purchase to ONLY deploy the software using the OPK software provided. RollBack Rx delivers a complete System Restore Software based solution that protects the entire contents of your PC.

[Pauline]

One of the most helpful utility that Windows XP incorporates is the System Restore utility. If Windows is corrupted (BSOD) or if your system can not boot into Windows - RollBack Rx can still restore your entire system! Since RollBack Rx installs below Windows, it can be accessed prior to Windows boot-up by pressing the “HOME” key. System Restore utility enables you to roll your system back or restore it to a previous state when your system becomes unstable due to improper system configurations and incompatible software and hardware device drivers.

[machok]

ANYWAY the solution is that NON-REMOVABLE media can be used to create system restore images. This uses up an enormous amount of space unnecessarily that could be put to better use. Symantec Ghost 9.0 is the ABSOLUTE best bet for this becuase it will create backup images WITHOUT rebooting the system on a set schedule. No other disk image software I've ever seen does on-the-fly cloning, None. What I do is create an appropriate sized partition on the system drive.