> ImageX does not partition or format drives. You can easily do it from the Windows
> install / repair disc using DiskPart. Since this is a Microsoft tool, it will get the
> partitions aligned properly.
>
> Before you do this, you may want to think about eliminating the 100MB SRP. It is a
> pain in the ass that is not needed unless you use bitlocker (Enterprise or Ultimate
> users only). Look HERE for more info. Also note the part where instructions are given
> to restore the F8 repair menu.
>
> Have a look HERE at how to use DiskPart. In this example, it is being used to
> partition the drive with 2 partitions and format the second partition so the guy
> could copy his image file to it to restore from. (He had USB problems.) Diskpart
> would be the same from the Windows disc to prepare your SSD if you want to apply the
> image with ImageX.
>
> If you want to try this, let me know. I can give more detailed instructions. If it
> all goes to hell, you can zero out your SSD and start over :-)
Ah, got it. More good info, appreciated. Have another evening of reading ahead of me 
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