My suggestion to you is to shift your focus off of testing beta versions of anything and concentrate on learning different system imaging programs, file backups, and syncing.
Creating system image and repair disk using Windows 7.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/4241/how-to-create-a-system-image-in-windows-7/Other free system image options.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-drive-imaging-program.htmI use a combination of different backups:
1. System image using Paragon Backup and Recovery Free.
I create a new image whenever there is a large change/update to my system or if I'm preparing to beta test. I always keep 2 images created at different times.
2. System image using Windows 7 Backup and Restore.
This is my virgin image of windows which is updated through service pack 1. I have this available if I want to start over but don't want to install Windows 7 from scratch. I don't anticipate using this but I like to have it just in case. For instance, if my Paragon image fails.
3. Daily file backup using Seagate Manager.
4. Real-time syncing of my most important files.
5. I have had Windows System Restore turned off for years because I don't trust it.
6. Always burn Recovery Media for each program. This is required if your system becomes unbootable and is also required to restore an image using certain software.
7. Always perform a trial run to get acquainted with the program and make certain it produces expected results.
There are other options but you need to find what works best for you.
Charyb