Recovery Partition on Mavericks?

[Rolanddes]

Hi guys,

I created a Yosemite (and later changed my mind and created a Mavericks) boot USB so that I can make a clean install if things go south. I used DiskMaker for this.

But after I created it I see that on the boot screen (the one I can access via holding down the option key while booting the computer) there's a Recovery option for Mavericks.

I do not know if this came after my boot usb creation or it was there before; but there it is.

What I want to know is wheter that recovery partition or whatever it is, is enough to make a clean install of Mavericks? (in case I need in the future) If it is enough I will get to erase my USB stick and use it for other purposes

 

[tywebb13]

A recovery partition can be used to do a clean install, but will require a redownload of the installer. Likewise for internet recovery.

A bootable usb installer is better than both these methods because it does not require a redownload in order to install the system.

 

[Rolanddes]

A recovery partition can be used to do a clean install, but will require a redownload of the installer. Likewise for internet recovery.

A bootable usb installer is better than both these methods because it does not require a redownload in order to install the system.

Thanks.