1. Recovery disks do not have all the same files, programs and utilities as the full Windows CD.

2. They usually work by deleting all your programs and files and setting the PC back to original "factory" condition.

3. They usually prevent you using that copy of Windows on another PC, on even another hard disk on the same PC.

4. They can only be used on the PC they were supplied with.

5. If you ever lose or damage the CD you cannot easily re-install Windows on your PC with a standard Windows CD. You'll need to go back to your PC manufacturer for another copy of the recover CD which they may charge you upto £50 (or more) for. 

6. They usually work off an "image" or "mirror" on your hard disk i.e. some of your hard disk space is "locked" and you can't use it.

7. Recovery CDs are cheaper for the manufacturer of your PC but work out a lot more expensive for you in the long run.

8. Recovery CDs give manufacturer's telephone support staff an easy way of restoring your PC to default condition on the telephone, BUT it is usually at the expense of you losing all your data.

9. With a recovery CD you cannot do a custom installation of Windows on your PC. You have to settle for the PC manufacturer's default installation, warts and all.

10. If your PC manufacturer goes out of business or is bought out by someone else then your PC becomes virtually useless if you lose or damage your recovery CD, as you may not be able to get another one.

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IN SHORT: DON'T SETTLE FOR A RECOVER CD. If your PC supplier won't provide you with a full Windows CD, find someone who will. Like us :-)

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