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Alex Ethridge Thread Starter. Joined Apr 10, Messages 9, Running Windows 8 on Dell Inspiron I bought a used Dell Inspiron today and found it isn't in factory configuration. I want to make the factory system recovery disk; but, the Dell checking utility says as follows: Dell DataSafe Local Backup cannot be installed because your hard drive does not have the Windows Recovery Environment. TerryNet Terry. Joined Mar 23, Messages 81, Didn't do extensive research, but I think that PC was sold new with Windows 7 pre-installed.

You bought it with Windows 8 installed after the original purchase. Either the Windows 8 is not legit and genuine or the seller forgot to include media for you to be able to re-install or re-image a clean version of Windows 7 or 8. I'm pretty sure this was sold with one of those make-it-yourself utilities for recovery media.

Your answer makes sense. Be unable to access metadata, such as file names, file sizes, and directory structure. The alternatives we list below check off most, if not all, of our criteria.

Dell DataSafe Online alternatives When looking for Dell DataSafe Online alternatives, we considered the above factors to find providers that offer comparable or superior services. IDrive: This home backup service has a solid free offering but steep overage charges and mediocre customer service.

Carbonite: An economical but basic offering geared toward Windows users. SpiderOak ONE: Another service with a strong security focus, this one has a feature-rich desktop client but a so-so mobile app. Backup Everything: A service with plenty of features and a focus on small businesses, with a less user-friendly consumer version, although there is a mobile-only version which some will be happy about.

Tresorit: This one has strong security and plenty of features, but these come at a price and with little support for personal users. SOS Online Backup: The easy-to-use desktop versions might justify the higher price, but mobile users will be disappointed with limited apps.

Backblaze: A service offering good value for money with backup of unlimited files, but only for one device. IBackup This backup service is geared toward small businesses and offers excellent security and privacy features. IDrive IDrive is owned by the same company as IBackup and provides backup services more suitable for home use.

CrashPlan CrashPlan used to offer a free plan for home users but is phasing it out this year. Backup Everything This British company provides a service geared toward small and medium-sized businesses and shines on many levels. Tresorit Tresorit offers both storage and backup solutions, and adheres to the zero-knowledge standards we look for in this type of provider.

SOS Online Backup This is another pricey provider, although the perks may be worth it for some users. Backblaze Backblaze is an online storage and backup provider that offers decent value for money. Can I just use Dell Backup and Recovery? Cloud storage versus online backup When looking for an alternative for Dell DataSafe Online, you may come across some confusing terminology.

To set things straight, here is a quick definition of each: Cloud storage involves saving certain files in an online storage system, often instead of on your computer.

Users typically choose what files to store and upload them manually. Online backup systems are used to create secure replicas of files that remain on your computer.

This protects from things like accidental deletion of files or hard drive crashes. Online backup is often completed automatically, but many services have manual settings as well. If you delete a file on your computer, it will also be removed from the cloud, although archived versions might still be stored. Are online backup systems secure? Latest guides. Latests reviews from Online backup. SpiderOak ONE review By Sam Cook in Online backup on Jan 14 Backup Everything Review.

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