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MrWizard
Aug 31, 2015Moderator
new DVD and CD are blank
new Hard drive, is Formated for the intended system,
but contains no system data, it is empty except for the data that defines the way the data will be stored
a HD with windows on it actually contains several partitions (sections)
the primary C: drive and usually a system reset restore partition
invisible to normal use, and only visible with special tool software
and only active, when you choose the factory restore, which makes it BRAND NEW again
not to be confused with "restore points" which are under user control
new Hard drive, is Formated for the intended system,
but contains no system data, it is empty except for the data that defines the way the data will be stored
a HD with windows on it actually contains several partitions (sections)
the primary C: drive and usually a system reset restore partition
invisible to normal use, and only visible with special tool software
and only active, when you choose the factory restore, which makes it BRAND NEW again
not to be confused with "restore points" which are under user control
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