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    Lenovo's Hidden Recovery Partition Vs Clean Install

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by chen, Aug 12, 2008.

  1. chen

    chen Notebook Deity

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    I want to know about the pros and cons of using the Lenovo Hidden Recovery Partition or Clean Install (following the guide by Stallen) for restoring the laptop to the factory state.
     
    chen, Aug 12, 2008
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  2. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    Hidden Recovery Partition

    Pros
    • Quick and easy
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    Cons
    • Bloatware and junks
    • Outdated drivers
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    Clean Install

    Pros
    • No junk or bloatware
    • Most updated drivers
    • Customize Windows installation
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    Cons
    • Takes more time and effort
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    stewie, Aug 12, 2008
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  3. zephir

    zephir Notebook Deity

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    That's not quite how it works stewie. Factory restore using RnR have the option for you to choose which drivers and software to install. So it is as good as a clean install without scrambling around trying to find drivers.
     
    zephir, Aug 12, 2008
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  4. chen

    chen Notebook Deity

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    I thought one of the ThinkVantage software helps you find and download drivers.....anyway....I agree that the clean INstall is much CLEANER....and more user-in-control.....I guess I might do that later...if I get used to my Thinkpad first....and tired of the bloatwares.
     
    chen, Aug 13, 2008
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