Sometimes, whether it's through a bad update or corrupted files, laptops can seize up and not function properly. For HP, a hard reset can help clear any issues.

If your PC is operating perfectly right now, great! But getting ahead of any future PC fiascos with a recovery drive may save you from a major tech-induced headache later.

Our Verdict While Backup and Restore (Windows 7) creates viable and fantastically compatible hard drive images, various flaws and limitations with the Windows Rescue/Recovery disks render it ...