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[title] Backup your personal data
-[* icon_caution] ***In most cases, the existing OS is likely to need extensive cleaning to be usable. If the drive is imaged in this scenario, the image should only be used as a final snapshot of the old drive.***
-[* icon_note] This step only applies if you do not have a recent backup and the drive works. If the drive is dead or you want to start fresh, skip this step. ***I do not have any backup software recommendations.***
-[* icon_note] While a new OS installation is recommended, the existing image can be used to get the system up quickly. ***If you choose to do this, clean the system files before imaging.***
-[* black] Before working on the system, make a backup. This can be done with drag and drop or backup program of your choice. ***For additional security, the old drive may be imaged for a second backup. This will take several hours.***
+[* icon_caution] ***In most cases, the old OS image will likely need extensive cleaning to be usable. This can be done, but should only be used as a final snapshot of the old drive.***
+[* icon_note] While a new OS installation is recommended, the existing image can be used for quick system recovery. ***If you plan on doing this, cleanup the system first.***
+[* icon_note] This step only applies if you do not have a recent backup and the drive works. This can be skipped if you want to start from scratch. ***I do not have any backup software recommendations.***
+[* black] Before working on the system, make a backup. This can be done with software or manually. ***For additional security, the old drive and image can be used as backups.***