ZDNET's key takeaways A system snapshot ensures you always have the means to restore.Some operating systems have built-in ...

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Formatting a hard drive along with the install of a new OS is the best option. The vast majority of operating system installations provide a "format" option as part of the installation process.

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One of the greatest features of Windows Server 2003 is all the information available for it. And while the information found on the Microsoft Web site and elsewhere on the Web gives a lot of details, ...

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