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Let's say I have an OEM preinstalled Windows 8 Pro (installed under UEFI) where all installed software and data are on one partition, and the computer (a laptop) has only one drive. And, let's say I shrink the partition mentioned above leaving unallocated space and do a dual boot with Blue--whatever that turns out to be.
1. Given the shrunken partition and having installed Blue on the unallocated space, would the restore to factory fresh procedure for Win8 (whatever it is) still likely work properly--without affecting the Blue installation and booting in general?
Now, assume the procedure no longer would work properly. And, assume that I want to try to use 3rd-party software to image C: (where, say, the Win8 partitions would reside) after installing Blue. What software, if any (i.e., is the procedure likely to work?), would be more likely to allow me to return drive C: to factory fresh--except that the partition mentioned earlier would be shrunken? Paragon (paid)?
2. Let's say I take a possibly simpler route--obliterating the factory install using system-builder software installed under the personal-use license and installing Blue, again, as a dual boot (still under UEFI). Before doing so, let's say I want to try to prepare to return the whole machine to factory fresh--eliminating both post-OEM installs. Do you think doing so will be possible?
Assuming what I described is likely to work, what software would likely be best in this regard? Paragon (paid)? As a prelude, I am assuming that I would return the drive to having only unallocated space.
1. Given the shrunken partition and having installed Blue on the unallocated space, would the restore to factory fresh procedure for Win8 (whatever it is) still likely work properly--without affecting the Blue installation and booting in general?
Now, assume the procedure no longer would work properly. And, assume that I want to try to use 3rd-party software to image C: (where, say, the Win8 partitions would reside) after installing Blue. What software, if any (i.e., is the procedure likely to work?), would be more likely to allow me to return drive C: to factory fresh--except that the partition mentioned earlier would be shrunken? Paragon (paid)?
2. Let's say I take a possibly simpler route--obliterating the factory install using system-builder software installed under the personal-use license and installing Blue, again, as a dual boot (still under UEFI). Before doing so, let's say I want to try to prepare to return the whole machine to factory fresh--eliminating both post-OEM installs. Do you think doing so will be possible?
Assuming what I described is likely to work, what software would likely be best in this regard? Paragon (paid)? As a prelude, I am assuming that I would return the drive to having only unallocated space.
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