I would like to use true image to clone a dell HD which has hidden PC restore partitions. How can you clone a Dimension HD using TrueImage so that all the partitions, including the PC Restore partition, move to the new drive? There are several important considerations you must adhere to for a successful outcome: 1) You must verify that your CTL+F11 works before you use TrueImage. Remove all external devices, shut down, restart, hold CTL+F11 until your computer beeps and shows you the Dell PC Restore screen, then cancel it. 2) If not successful, try it several times. It frequently does not work the first time. Sometimes you must quickly tap and then hold the CTL+F11 keys for it to work. 3) If still not successful, you may have resized partitions or removed or disabled the Dell PC Restore software or done something to alter master boot record of your hard drive and the function is broken. 4) If you have success, restart and press F12 and boot to the Dell diagnostics partition. Run the entire test suite. If all tests pass, go on. If not, deal with what needs correction/repair. 5) Restart and go to My Computer and right click Local Disk. Click properties >Tools >Check Now and select both tests/repair. Restart and allow completion of the tests. If the results indicate your disk is clean, proceed to step 6. If dirty, you will probably need to replace your hard drive. 6) Use TrueImage as detailed below. If you got this far, you have to let me know what you are going to clone to an external USB hard drive or what? If all you want to do is create a reliable back up for your drive you can create an image using CDs. Depending on what you plan to do the instructions will change so post back what you have in the way of equipment (external drive, second internal drive, CD burner, etc.) By being meticulous and following these precautions you can dramatically raise the likelihood of successful and fully functional restores using TrueImage. I would like to have the ability to use the ctrl+F11 option on the new HD after it is cloned. Hence, these steps would have to make it easy to clone system we want. Here we have learned how to clone PC restore partition mechanism in Dell system. This functionality is hidden so that it could not be misused by other third party application program & hence it is safe.