This might be a really stupid question but is it possible to use the same system image on two computers?

My computer won't turn on and I've tried to restore it but it isn't picking up a system image to restore from. I have a very similar computer available and I was wondering whether it is possible to use th system image from that or will it damage the second computer which is working fine?

Basically, can two computers use the same system image?

I'm aware it may not work because of the computers being slightly different anyway but I thought it might be WORTH a shot.Hiya,

ok well yes it is possible to use the same system image on multiple computers HOWEVER unless you have an Enterprise license or enter a new license for each one you wont be able to activate the install.

BUT, if you use the image from another computer that is running the same version ONTO the faulty computer AND then change the key to the one that was used to activate that computer all will be well, there is NO limit to how MANY times u can reinstall the purchased OS to the same computer.

Acronis 2015 has a feature called Universal restore and allows you to restore an image from a different computer to the one you want to fix, it will prevent any "damage" to the computer as it removes all the drivers and allow u to re-detect the hardware and install drivers as needed. (I think there is a TRIAL version available)

Again tho you will need to enter the original key code that was  used to install the OS on the faulty computer.

but after that it will accept activation and will work fine.

remember that if you use the image path then you will LOSE EVERYTHING so connect the DRIVE from the faulty computer and back it up/ copy it to a different drive so you can copy it back later.

back up, back up, image, image is what u should do all the time, never trust a drive or computer if its important or simply to save yourself hours and hours always create an image just in case..

Syb