I'm a total newb when it comes to disc imaging - never done it.
I'm about to take ownership of a new computer with Win7.
I'm reading that restoring an image is quicker than reinstalling Windows. But I'm presuming that re-installation of other software would still be required as the registry etc and Windows wouldn't be aware those other programmes exist as the image was taken before they were installed. But that's fine, I don't mind the re-installation, starting with a clean sheet and all that.
I don't think I want to image after other software is installed as I may upgrade said software and then the image is out of date and I'd end up installing the other software anyway.
So am I correct in my assumptions?
I just skimmed [url=http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-drive-imaging-program.htm]this[/url], and would go with their recommendation of using EaseUS Todo Backup Free.