Restoring x64 WS2008 from image backup

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P5-133XL

Xmas '97
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I have a X64 WS2008 install on a Hd that has developed bad blocks and has become unusagble. I have an image backup of drive C: (from X64 WS2008 backup); WS2008 x32/x64 original media; and a replacement HD. The problem seems to be booting to the repair option of the original media boots to x32 which won't read the x64 backup image.

I must be having an extended "senior" moment, because I have yet to be able to figure out a solution. Any suggestions?
 
It appears that this is a well known issue. Microsoft's suggestion is to DL a x64 trial/beta and boot to that. On the other hand, as far as I can tell, Microsoft only supplies dual-media versions for DL. what a pain...
 
Well, I dug up an old pre-release copy of WS2008 X64 beta and its restore worked fine. It is impressively fast.
 
Technet has downloads of an x64-only ISO. I have no idea what the retail/OEM media sets are like. Are they dual format?
 
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