In Windows 7, the operating system automatically divides a partition of 100M or 200M to store boot files of Windows 7 operating system. This partition is boot drive which is of great importance, because the computer can not be used unless this drive is activated. Once the active boot drive is damaged, the computer will fail to boot. Therefore, in order to recover boot drive quickly when it fails, most users would like to make an active drive image for boot partition. However, making an active drive image for boot partition is not easy. Although there is much image software on the software, most of them has function defect more or less. Once this kind of image software is used, the image operation may not be finished. Even worse, plenty of data losses may be brought. So, when choosing drive image software, we ought to be very cautious. In order to make users avoid using image software with function defect, MiniTool Drive Copy, developed by the famous software development company MiniTool Solution Ltd., is recommended to all users. This free drive image software has excellent properties. Moreover, in the using process, if users send the problems that can not be settled to the stuffs through Email, they will provide the best solutions.

Create active drive image with MiniTool Drive Copy
To create active drive image with MiniTool Drive Copy, the drive image software should be installed to the computer. We can visit the official website http://www.minitool-drivecopy.com to download and install this free drive copy software. After that, run it and we'll see the following interface.



This is the main interface of the drive image software. To create active drive image for boot partition, we should select "Partition to Partition" function module. Click it and the operation interface will be shown.



In this interface, we can see all drives on the computer. Select the active boot drive and click "Next>" to enter the next interface.



In the interface, select storage location for the new active drive image. Here, we will select unallocated space in Disk 2 and then click "Next>" button. The following interface will appear.



In this interface, we can drag the black arrows on both sides of partition handle or input exact value to change the length of partition handle, thus resizing the partition which will be used to store the active drive image. After the operation, click "Finish" and a dialog box will pop up.



Turn off Power Saving feature on the computer and close all other applications according to software prompt. Then confirm all operations and click "Yes". After the drive image software finishes all operations, the active drive image will be created successfully.

Viewing the operation demonstration, you may have got something about this drive copy software. If you are eager to create an active drive image for your boot partition, just download this free drive image software from the official website. You will appreciate it.

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