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First of all, thank you to the one-click restore software of DOS Home. After sharing, I will share what I made.

IGsoft2006 My made IBM system restore/backup tool.
It has a selection menu function------
That is, automatically restore the system by pressing F11
Used on IBM laptops and can be ported to any PC for use
Added selection menu and backup function
The premise is that the best backup system you have is stable and safe in operation........

Special suggestion: Install and test successfully on a virtual machine before actually installing it on your PC

Principle of IBM F11 one-click recovery:
The working principle of IBM F11 system recovery is that there are 2 primary partitions on one hard disk, and the backup recovery partition is hidden by default. When the system crashes or you need to restore the system, press F11, and the computer will perform system recovery. However, this system has a defect. First, only IBM users can enjoy it. Second, the recovery speed is slow.

The process of creating F11 key recovery system by using IBM's system recovery tool:

Tools required:
My space: http://laird.ys168.com can download key software. Of course, you can find these tools by yourself, there are many on the Internet.
d2dfdzip.exe (IBM's F11 system recovery tool, can be downloaded from IBM official website or my space.)
PowerQuest PartitionMagic 8.0
GHOST 8.3 (because the latest 8.3 supports backup files larger than 2G).
I. Make a system image file with GHOST software
Suggestion: Reinstall the operating system, install necessary application software, so as not to reinstall each time after recovery in the future.
II. Establish partition:
Run PQ8.0, establish partition, and you can also run this software in DOS startup. If you have a D version installation disc, this tool should be included.
1. Adjust the size of the primary partition C in PQ, and leave 2G (or depending on the space used by your C drive) behind it for making a backup partition.
Right-click on the remaining space of the primary partition - create - pop up the create partition menu, select to create as the primary partition, format as FAT32, and the volume label as IBM_SERVICE. Then click apply, and after the system restarts, the backup partition will be created.
2. Then we enter PQ again, right-click on the newly created partition - advanced - show partition. After restarting, we can see our newly created backup partition.
Note: The newly created backup partition must be behind the primary partition C. If it is built in front of the primary partition or in the extended partition, the F11 function will not work. The partition format must be FAT32, and the volume label must be IBM_SERVICE, otherwise the IBM F11 recovery software will not work.
III. Create DOS startup function.
1. Make the backup partition have startup function. There must be basic DOS startup files in the root directory of the backup partition. The three basic DOS startup files are COMMAND.COM MS-DOS.SYS IO.SYS. Of course, himen.sys should also be there.
2. Copy the IBM tool software to the C drive, and the C drive here is your backup partition.
IV. F11 function installation
Copy all the files after decompressing the IBM tool package downloaded from my space to the C drive, and run IMBTOOL.BAT.
After restarting, do you find that our F11 function has appeared, and our backup partition is automatically hidden.
V. Create recovery backup function
Copy all the files after decompressing the IGsoft2006 tool package downloaded from my space to the disk. When prompted, select to overwrite. Restart the PC
VI. Restore system partition settings
That is, change your original system partition to display (apply), and change the backup partition to hidden. Restart the PC--OK
At this point, the F11 key recovery function belonging to you is completed
Summary:
If you don't understand, you can leave a message in my space. What, don't know the address? Say it again: http://laird.ys168.com
The necessary startup files are already in my tool package. After you download it, unzip it in advance.
If you don't have the DOS startup disk and PowerQuest PartitionMagic 8.0, find them by yourself.

This tool can already let you choose basic functions such as backup/restore.

Once again, thank you to Ge Mingyang from DOS Home and your one-click restore software.

Special statement: Don't download if you don't like IBM functions. Personally, I think the one-click restore software from DOS Home can meet the needs of most users. This method just makes up for the shortcomings that the IBM tool cannot freely back up data and cannot select menus.

[ Last edited by time007 on 2006-3-10 at 17:36 ]

Correct a point of the original poster:
1. The newly created backup partition must be behind the primary partition C
Ren: The newly created partition can be located anywhere because you are creating a primary partition, and creating from an extended partition does not belong to the extended partition.

2. The volume label must be IBM_SERVICE
Ren: The volume label can be customized, but it must be consistent with the volume label defined in boot.bin. You can modify boot.bin

I have tested it. The thread starter can test it again, and using pqmagic pro can realize automatic partitioning, so that automatic installation can be achieved. I express admiration for the thread starter's sharing spirit.

Because of the weekend, I didn't come to the forum to take a look.
Thank you for the problem you mentioned.

All roads lead to Rome.
Hope everyone shares their own methods.

I have made the IBM tool with a boot menu.
Or directly download the tool from my space: laird.ys168.com
Shared and open for 5 days, then closed. Focus on researching the IBM restoration tool that can be installed under WINDOWS.

Thanks for sharing good stuff.