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How does Dell Backup and Recovery with Windows 8.1 manage disk space?

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1.  How does Dell Backup and Recovery with Windows 8.1 manage disk space?  I need something that is set and forget.  The standard Windows 8.x backup deletes the oldest backups so the backups don't take more than 30% of the disk space.

2.  I'm having a tough time understanding the reasons for going with Dell Backup and Recovery.  I read http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/software-os/f/4677/t/19471699.aspx but the information table on the end is either false, or I don't understand it.  Perhaps Windows 8 cannot use the Recovery Partition?

Solution FeatureMicrosoft Windows 8Dell Backup and Recovery Application
1) System Restore, Reset, Refresh, &
Backup
Focused primarily on OS, programs part of initial factory load
Covers OS, programs & data up to last
backup instance
2) Simplified Consolidated User
Interface
Different consoles for each function, many with sub menus
Central console for all functions
3) Restore Points
External/ Managed not in place
User defined restore destination
4) OS Repair & Recovery Tools
Partial capability only — via Refresh
Integrated Point-of-need Services solution. OS, apps, data, to
latest instance
5) OS & RDVD Media Burning
Restrictions on media type. Initial Apps & Driver only
User defined media type inclusive of latest instance
6) Application Critical Updates
Not specific to this solution, usually as part of a service
pack release
Critical updates push per incident
7) Apps & Drivers Recovery/Re-installation
Forced net download at point of need
Inclusive of updated backup image

1) Huh?  A system restore is a system restore.
3)  Restore point?  You mean destination?  OK, so Windows backups up to local drives only.
4-7) If you do a restore, how does any of this matter?. 


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