What is the difference between format and recovery when reinstalling Windows?

Kamstkurf ∙

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∙ 12y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

Formating will totally wipe the partition while Recovery will restore your computer to a earlier state, for example Factory Settings. If one format the partition with the Recovery files one will need a bootable Windows 7 DVD or USB stick to install Windows 7 again.

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