I am also in the process of recover a Windows 7 PC after having changed harddisks (to a larger one in order to accommodate W7 and W8 in two seperate partitions). I have had some issues with the network files but most likely I have overlooked that I need the 32-bit files and not 64-bit. So I will test that shortly.
But what I am a bit worried about is that, althought I have copied all drivers from the Dell driver and software disc, the recvovery disk only sees a wireless mini card and then it does not get to the server, it does not find an ethernet based network card which also is there on the computer.
My thoughts;
a) When I enabled the wirelsess connection in W7 did I automatically disabled the ethernet network card and port?
When recover the hard disc contents from a previous backup can I, is it possible to, recover via the wireless network or do I have to use an ethernet cable?
c) For best results, do I connect the PC through a cable to the server or can the cable be attached to a switch?
I seldom do recoveries on any of the PCs I support and I forget between times.
I appreciate all answers.
PS I forgot to mention, that the backup is on a generation 1 HP MEdiasmart 475 server and it runs WHS v1.