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It also makes sense to keep more than one image, and to make one before you intend to install new software or make larger changes.
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It also makes sense to keep more than one image, and to make one before you intend to install new software or make larger changes.

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@ihab_h - Thanks and I was happy to assist. &nbsp; ... Thinkpads_User
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@ihab_h - Thanks and I was happy to assist.   ... Thinkpads_User

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If I restore image backup done in Symantec or Acronis works same like clean installation, for the same laptop(no difference in hardware), or it will work slow?<br />
Thanks
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If I restore image backup done in Symantec or Acronis works same like clean installation, for the same laptop(no difference in hardware), or it will work slow?
Thanks

Does restore of image back up of windows 7 different than clean installation?

The term "Backup" means the methods and processes involved to copy computer data (system data as well as application data) to media other than the ones where the data originally live (disk, tape, optical, cloud). "Restore" in turn means the methods and processes involved in data recovery, i. e., bringing back copied computer data to their original location. Backup/Restore primarily serves as a means of protection against data loss, be it due to disaster, corruption or sabotage. It can also be used for recovering data from an earlier point in time and even for cloning machines or applications. There is a wide variety of backup/restore software available, from expensive commercial products to free or open source tools.

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Windows 7 is an operating system from Microsoft. Features include multi-touch support, a redesigned Windows Shell with a new taskbar, referred to as the Superbar, a home networking system called HomeGroup, and performance improvements.

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