🧾 Description
This article provides step-by-step instructions for creating a system backup and performing a system restore on Datalogic Rhino II devices running Windows 10 IoT or Windows Embedded Compact 7 (WEC7). The process uses a bootable USB memory stick with a Windows PE environment.
Environment
Device: Datalogic Rhino II or Blackline
Operating Systems: Windows 10 IoT, WEC7
Tools Required:
USB memory stick (8GB or larger)
AOMEI Partition Assistant (for multi-partition setup)
Microsoft USB/DVD Download Tool
WinPE.iso file
Prerequisites
USB memory stick with at least 8GB capacity.
Access to a Windows PC for preparing the USB stick.
Internet access to download required tools.
🛠️ Resolution Steps
Step 1: Prepare the USB Memory Stick
Create Two Partitions:
Use AOMEI Partition Assistant (Download here) to:
Create a 512MB primary partition (for boot files).
Use the remaining space for the backup image.
Format the second partition as NTFS.
Install .NET 2.0 (if partitioning on Rhino):
Download from Microsoft .NET 2.0
Step 2: Create a Bootable USB with WinPE
Download and Install the Microsoft Windows USB/DVD Download Tool.
Use the Tool to Create Bootable USB:
Launch the tool.
Select the WinPE.iso file.
Choose the USB device (be careful to select the correct one).
This installs a bootable Windows PE environment on the first partition.
Step 3: Boot the Rhino II from USB
Insert the Prepared USB Stick into the Rhino II or Blackline.
Power On the Device:
The system will boot into the Windows PE environment.
Select Backup or Restore:
On the boot screen, choose:
System Backup to create a backup image on the second partition.
System Restore (if a backup already exists) to restore the system.
Additional Notes
The backup image name is auto-filled using the disk label.
The description is pulled from the SHversion.txt file.
Once a backup exists, the System Restore option will appear in blue on the boot screen.
Always verify that the correct USB device is selected during setup to avoid data loss.