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April 21st, 2025 17:04
XPS 8960, updating the Dell Recovery Partition?
If I understand correctly, the Dell Recovery Partition on my XPS 8960 will restore my computer to the way it was when it left the factory. Is there any reason why I would need to update this recovery partition?
I am inclined to answer 'no' - because nothing changes the way my computer was when it originally left the factory. Still, I want to be sure. Perhaps over time Dell adds something to improve the restore process.
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ejn63
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April 21st, 2025 18:32
If you're OK with restoring the factory image (and then having to reload everything you've added and restore your data), there is no need to update the partition.
If you'd rather keep a system image that can restore the desktop to its present condition, there are plenty of ways to do that -- and it's a great time-saver if a drive fails or an installation of Windows won't boot.
MastiffX
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April 21st, 2025 20:01
Thanks for your reply.
I actually image my computer every day.
I realize now that I asked wrong question! [embarrassed emoji]
The same recovery partition also contains the Dell hardware diagnostics. Does Dell update these diagnostics over time?