[discostu]

If you need to scrub your machine frequently why not use ghost? It’s free on a hirens, save an image of your clean install, do your dirty work, and scrub. Faster than re-installing and doesn’t use up your licenses. I wouldn’t even try to run my test lab without ghost.

[Johnny B.]

If you need to scrub your machine frequently why not use ghost?

I have used Ghost, although I typically just book a Linux live CD and use that.

Actually, since about 2003, I've mainly used VMs, which allow me to recover in a few seconds.

I know that I can call up their support line and get a new activation number. But it annoys me that Microsoft assumes that I'm a thief.

[Yosemitest]

I'm using Norton Ghost 12.0 as my backup, and I love it.
I probably need a newer version, but I don't know if Ghost will work with the new IMac.
I'll have to research that.