While Backup and Restore (Windows 7) creates viable and fantastically compatible hard drive images, various flaws and limitations with the Windows Rescue/Recovery disks render it basically unusable ...
The native Windows backup is basically useless for a "full system" backup. And it's not a heck of a lot better at simple file/folder-level backups. I suggest you keep using Macrium and just give up on ...
The worst-case scenario has befallen even the most careful computer user: a coffee mug spills on your laptop or an update wipes all your files and photos. Despite your best effort, accidents happen.