Can't create restore disk image

I want to create a restore disk image of my os x hardrive using disk utility. Everytime I try to create the image it says unable to create disk resource busy. Can anyone help me with this?
Thanks,
Matt

Hi carmat06,
first of all: WELCOME TO THE DISCUSSIONS!
How much hard disk space is available? Be aware that MacOS X needs the same amount of hard disk space for a temporary disk image as the final disk image will account for.
You should also create the disk image on a separate drive.
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