PC Restore - 2 operating system?

Question

I have an Inspiron 6000 and I have a question about PC Restore...   I want to know if I install an other operating system(Like linux) , PC Restore will erase all and put back windows and drivers or it will cause an error? PC Restore erase THE partition or it erase ALL the partitions?   Thanks!

ejn63 · Answer

Once you install the other OS, the boot sector will be modified and the Dell/Symantec quick restore will no longer function.

Max-P · Answer

Ok!   I Will restore with PC Restore (To have an empty Windows Partition) and I will make an image and restore the image when I want to get all back-> When I will install Linux   But If I make a new windows partition, PC Restore will work or I need to make an image for that?   Thanks (that my last question!)

ejn63 · Answer

As above, PC Restore DEPENDS ON THE AS-SHIPPED BOOT SECTOR. Anything you do to the boot sector will DEACTIVATE the restore feature.

Max-P · Answer

Ok:smileysad:   But if when I install the other OS I keep the PC Restore In the boot list (Linux have a list with all OS , I can run windows or Linux when I boot). If I run it, I will get all back(Windows+Drivers)?   It possible to burn PC Restore on a CD???

ejn63 · Answer

No to the former; once you install the other OS, the CTRL-F11 PC restore won't function.

No also to burning the file to a CD unless you purchase a copy of an imaging program such as Symantec Ghost 10+ or Acronis TrueImage that can read it.

Max-P · Answer

I will keep windows:smileysad:   Thanks

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