On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 6:11 PM, Mark Allums <m...@allums.com> wrote:
> On 10/13/2010 6:43 PM, Tom H wrote: > >> On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 9:56 AM, Preston Boyington >> <preston.li...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Ogya Chief wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> At this stage there is no data to backup. If there is any other thing I >>>> can backup, please let me know. >>>> >>> >>> Since most newer computers don't come with a Restore disc, I would >>> suggest >>> burning the Restore partition and any associated "utility" partition to a >>> DVD. Usually it fits on one. That way if your hard drive goes belly up >>> later you can slap a new one in and put the machine back to a factory >>> state >>> if you wish. >>> >> >> Don't all boxes ship with a utility to create restore DVDs from the >> restore partition?! >> >> >> > > Often, they do, yes. Typically, it allows exactly one copy to be created, > so, ensure that good media is used, and follow instructions to the letter. > Once that copy is attempted, no more are allowed. > None of this matters if you use Clonezilla. So why even fiddle with it when there's a great alternative?
