Windows recovery vs Dell backup

windows 8

I got Dell Inspiron 15Z with Windows 8 last week.
It has no DVD for Windows Re-installation.

Suppose at any time, my OS crashes & I need to re-install,would it be a better option to do that via Windows Recovery(the one in control panel) or using the Dell Backup & Recovery ?
ie,Which one would be a cleaner install ?

Also,I dont have my product key(& I dont want to use any external softwares to read it out for me from BIOS)

Lastly, in control Panel, there's this windows 7 file recovery too, is that for OS-reinstallation too ?

Best Answer

Well ...

  • Dell Backup & Recovery will make an image of the Recovery Partition (It's hidden on your HHD)

    It will back your laptop to the condition you bought it with (Removing the partitions you created and the Apps)

So you should make a backup of your files on External Hard Disc.

  • Windows Recovery(the one in control panel) .. It will do the same.

But None of them is a Clean install....

  • To do a Clean install you have to obtain a Windows 8 installation Media DVD Or an image to burn it to DVD or USB stick.

  • To get your Product key .. You have to use a Third party Software (small tools)

  • Windows 7 File Recovery is to backup your files.

    Hope it helps

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