I try to use driveimageXML , which can be used from a bootable cd , the
program
seems to be fine but I have not gone through the process (post below)

at least I makes files backup OK , and restore them also on drive OK
(tested and I have all my files)

but I have some problems to boot with my new recreated boot disk , but
maybe I missed something ...

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