Thanks for your suggestions . . . .
What if I already have the 'system restore" CDs that came from Dell with the
PC (operating system, etc.) -- can I delete the "Partition D" without any
loss? Does it just do the same thing as those discs?
"John Inzer" wrote:
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> Jim In Minneapolis wrote: Quote:
> > I just noticed that my desktop (Dell Inspiron) DOES have a separate
> > hard drive partition labeled "RECOVERY (D)" -- about 10 MB in size.
> >
> > What's that all about? Do I need it?
> >
> > ALSO . . . I noticed that my laptop (Dell Dimension) does NOT have any
> > "RECOVERY (D)" partition . . . only an "OC (C)" partition.
> >
> > Is that bad not to have a "Recovery" partition?
> >
> > If it is, then would some kind soul please tell me how to add it?
> >
> > Thanks.
> ====================================
> I suspect you meant to say your recovery partition
> is 10 GB? And yes if your system ever becomes
> corrupted you will find it to be very worthwhile.
>
> The files on the recovery partition will revert your
> system to what is commonly referred to as "Out
> of the box" All of your personal files and settings
> would be gone. IOW...the system will be exactly
> as it was the first time you turned on the computer.
>
> The following article is about an HP system but
> even still should help explain what a recovery
> partition is.
>
> HP Recovery From Partition
> http://www.pctechbytes.com/hp-recovery.htm
>
> For the best protection IMHO...a product like
> "Acronis True Image Home 2009" would be worth
> a look. This software allows the user to create an
> image of the complete hard drive that can be
> restored quickly if the need arises.
>
> --
>
> John Inzer MS-MVP
> Digital Media Experience
>
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