Backup OS partition question

dfk

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I'm using Acronis True Image to clone just my Windows 8.1 partition so I can recover to a fresh start, should I include EFI & Recovery partition too?

And do I also need to include EFI/Recovery everytime for next backup (after I add drivers/install programs)?
or is it fine to just backup and restore C: then.
 
Solution
You need the EFI to start up the system, though the recovery partition is up to you. If you plan on recovering from a full clone, there might not be much of a reason to keep the recovery partition.