Paragon Software Group Paragon Software Group (PSG) was founded in 1994 to develop and provide players in the IT market with high-quality system utilities. In the years since Paragon Software Group achieved considerable and sustained growth worldwide and as enjoyed success in a wide range of market – software solutions based on Windows, Linux, Symbian and Palm operating systems.

Paragon Software Group Paragon Software Group presents: Quickly and easily bring your operating system into original state! Paragon System Recovery (PSR) When a system crash or hard disk failure occurs, simply boot System Recovery Engine (from Recovery CD or from preinstalled hidden Backup Capsule) and the computer will be restored to its original state as easy as possible. There is no need for long reinstallations, configuration of software or other measures. This solution is fully automated and specifically intended for VARs and OEMs who produce computers and preinstall operating systems, and who need to supply recovery tools to end-users with the possibility to recovery Windows operating system or entire hard disks. Paragon System Recovery makes it possible for every PC-User regardless of his experience to restore the operating system with single mouse click

Paragon System Recovery Main Features:  An image can be stored on Backup Capsule (a separate hidden partition on the hard disk) or a single/several CD/DVDs;  Special technical knowledge is not required: simply press the button at PC boot or insert the CD and press the “restore” button. The operating system will be bootable again in a few minutes;  Extensive possibilities of manual settings for OEMs;  The end-user recovery process can be customized by OEMs (use own pictures and logotypes to change the product according to their standards and wishes);  The bootable part of the recovery CD can be adjusted individually – choose the DOS or Linux environment for the recovery process, additional drivers according to your particular needs (e.g. RAID controller).

Paragon System Recovery HDD-Based Solution with PSR-on-Board – The backup image (partition or disk) is located in Backup Capsule on the local hard disk. It is possible to restore the system without Recovery CD/DVD by pressing Alt button at PC boot; HDD-Based Solution without PSR-on-Board - The backup image (partition or disk) is located in Backup Capsule on the local hard disk. It is necessary to have Recovery CD/DVD (which is supplied with PSR) to restore the image; CD-Based Solution – The image (partition or disk) is located on the CD/DVD and restore is possible by booting from this CD/DVD. Computers with Paragon System Recovery (PSR) are supplied to end-users and allow them to restore the system to the initial state without or with additional tools (CD/DVD) in case of severe system damage. The solution offers different scenarios for backup/restoring the system partition or entire disk. These solutions differ form each other in methods of storing backup archives (on CD/DVD or local HDD) and in methods of restoring them (from HDD or CD/DVD): Overview PSR offers thorough support of Batch Mode (command line execution). Thus, it is always possible to automatically perform any operation in Batch Mode.

Paragon System Recovery General Scheme (Part I):

Paragon System Recovery General Scheme (Part II): * At the present time, the PSR-on-Board feature is disabled in the manual HDD-Based Solution for WinPE PSR.

Sysprep-Integration Workflow Diagram (part I)

Sysprep-Integration Workflow Diagram (Part II)

WinPE PSR Workflow Diagram (Part I)

WinPE PSR Workflow Diagram (Part II)

Batch Mode Any of the offered solutions has its own batch mode to automate the backup and reseal operations. Sysprep-Integration WinPE PSR This solution can be easily executed in the command line (command prompt). There are three files to be executed: PSRSysprep.msi – for example: msiexec /i "C:\PSR\PSRSysprep.msi" /q SOURCE="Partition" DESTINATION="BCwithPSRonBoard" run_bs.bat – for example: call run_bs.bat Sysprep utility – for example: C:/Sysprep1/sysprep.exe –reseal -quite –reboot After booting the WinPE PSR CD, two modes are offered: Manual and Batch. After selecting the Batch mode it is possible to perform any operation by typing respective command in the command line.

Paragon System Recovery Restore Operation In case of system crash or any severe damage, a user can always restore the system by restoring the system backup (partition or disk) from Backup Capsule or Recovery CD/DVD. After using Paragon System Recovery to create the backup archive, there are several ways to restore the system, which are depended on the backup method chosen during the backup operation:

Paragon System Recovery Restore Operation

Paragon System Recovery Summary and Conclusion Since the process of system recovery takes place on the end user side, it should be as simple as possible. If the system needs to be restored, the end user wants to know a direct way of actions. PSR solution provides such directness. In case of using Recovery Discs, the end user should just insert the disc into the bootable drive, boot from it and press the "Restore" button when asked. The system will be restored to the state when the Recovery Disk was created. As to Backup Capsule, when the computer is booting, it is necessary to click on the Alt button and confirm the restore operation when asked. It follows that there is no need to store and look after Recovery Discs. The system will be restored to the state when the backup archive on Backup Capsule was created. This solution allows OEMs to reduce time of their manufacturing process and increase end-user system reliability. Moreover, OEMs can always add their own pictures and logotypes to change the product according to their standards and wishes.