Why you need to backup recovery partition?
Windows 7 recovery partition is about 200 MB, Windows 8 takes 350 MB, and 450 MB in Windows 10. Well, when you install Windows 7/8/10 on your computer, the Windows will also create a recovery partition which is different from the factory recovery partition. For example, if you are using Dell machine, pressing Ctrl+F11 at boot time will initiate the recovery procedure and will return your Dell computer to the state it was in when you took it out of the box.
Usually, you can launch the recovery process by pressing a specific key. In other words, a recovery partition is used to restore your computer back to factory settings, which means it will wipe out all your data and programs. Ī recovery partition is a part of your hard drive, which is designed by the manufacturer to hold an image of your system as it was shipped from the factory. There may be a lot of questions around your mind: what is the recovery partition for? What does it contain? Can I delete the recovery partition?. You may be confused about the Windows operating system coming with a recovery partition. What is recovery partition in Windows 7/8/10?
