DELL RECOVERY PARTITION

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• Remove the Dell recovery partition and create a data partition

  Hello world

  Two years ago, I bought a Dell Inspiron N5110. In addition to the existing windows partition, I wanted to add a partition Ubuntu as a partition of data (NTFS). Well, I added the Ubuntu partition, but because of the Dell recovery partition (14.65 GB, used 7,69, formatted to NTFS), I had no primary partition left to create a data partition. I did not had the time to solve this problem so far.

  Here you can see the different partitions. 4, 66GB there is the linux swap partition and the 18.63 is the linux partition. Of course, they are contained in an extended partition that is created during the installation of linux using GParted.

  Basically, what I would do, is to remove the recovery partition. I did not throw a look inside, but I read that as it contains bootstrap information, as well as win7 boot no more if I'm deleting it. The partition is marked as 'active' (in contrast to my main windows partition of C). I guess this is a classic problem, but I couldn't find a tutorial or a satisfactory answer on this forum (I apologize if this is the case). I assume that it is not enough to define steps to activate the recovery partition and assign to the partition c active (i.e. they don't going to critical data recovery to the c partition). Furthermore, I read that repartition your drive could affect the functioning of the emergency recovery partition, is this true?

  Thank you very much in advance for your help.

  Greetings,

  Harald

  Yes, sorry, I had a problem and the image has not been correctly incorporated into my message. Here it comes. Sandra means healthy, active, primary partition means that primary partition. However, you will notice that windows see the ubuntu partition is a stretch.

  

• Why the Dell recovery partition is marked as partition active?

  As far as I know the active partition where the bootloader. So I have a few questions:

  How the recovery partition to load windows?

  Could not Dell set the Windows partition active? If I do it myself that I would not be able to access?

  Is this partition created by Dell or have I not this option with a non - OEM Windows copy as well?

  Hello VYOAMA

  You are right that the boot loader is located on the active partition.

  Your next question how it load windows? Instructions in the bootloader show

  When windows is located on the disc and load it where. The old directory of BACK

  has almost disappeared since the bootloader it uses and compensate for finding things on the disk.

  Your next question about Dell implementation active Windows partition? Yes, and on some systems

  and not on others. Your next question to yourself and that you would not be able

  to access? One thing you cannot access is back at the factory. Once the connection between

  Partition and windows partition recovery is broken cannot use F8 to recover the original image.

  Your next question, yes Dell partition configuration, but it is a version of Microsoft Windows and you can

  Create your recovery partition, the system, the partition to the OS partition and set the place in several ways.

  Hope this answer some of your questions and always back up your computer before changing

  things.

  Tom

• Recovery partition: is this Dell or Windows 7?

  It is a healthy GB 10,89 (System, active, primary Partition). No drive letter. No file system not listed in management of the disks, but Easeus Partition Master identifies as NTFS with 6.7 GB used.

  Is there a Windows 7 partition or partition of Dell. Dell DataSafe local backup cannot detect what he calls "The recovery Partition" because I cloned the original of this drive, so if it's Dell, I don't need and that it will try to remove it.

  Any help figure this out will be appreciated!

  Rob

  There is a much easier method to transfer the initialization routines for the Patition of recovery Dell to the operating system Partition. First of all, I will explain why I wanted to get rid of the recovery Partiion.

  I have a new Dell XPS, delivered with a small hard drive (did not more great disc because they are much cheaper online independently). First of all, I have everything are saved on a USB drive external using Paragon & Recovery Suite 10 and restored to full disk / partition images for the new hard drive. The new hard drive was big I wanted to do 3 separate partitions - 1 for the operating system and the program files and the other 2 for data files. Unfortunately the Dell pre-loaded count utility and recovery Partitions to the limit of 4 scores per disc so I had 2 leave available are I was to keep the two partitions of Dell. After first verifying the Dell recovery Partition was stored outside and duplicate, I then deleted the partion via Paragon but quickly found computer wouldn't boot. Course of restoration the recovery via Paragon Partition has not fixed the problem, I think because I did not take the extra step to mark the non deleted partition 'Active'. Then, I started from the Paragon recovery CD and restored the recovery Partition from a backup on external USB disk. Started computer then fine. This may seem a bit messy but I was on a "learning curve" and the whole of the restoration of a work boot partition process took less than 30 minutes.

  I still need to get rid of the recovery Partition, not because of problems of space, but due to the limit of the partition of 4 described above. As I did it was simple and required no all downloads, burning a cd of BING or the use of Regedit. BTW, I use Windows 7 64-bit edition but I understand the process for 32 bit ver of Win 7 and Win Vista is very similar:

  From the Start button, type "Command" in the search screen and click on the command line option to display a screen to type BACK.

  The type of command prompt resulting: Bcdboot c:\windows /s c:

  In example above, assuming that the operating system partition is drive c: and the startup routines are located in the default location (C:\Windows) it is assumed user requires the c: drive to become hance bootable "c:" after the "/ s". Syntax help is available by typing: Bcdboot /?

  Next step is to use the disk management utility to mark the partition (set at the factory to C: on my new Dell) operating system to 'Assets', which will also mark the recovery Partition Dell as "inactive". Disk management can be invoked in Win7 via control panel - system and safety - administrative tools - computer management - disk management or (shorter) using the Start button and type DISKMGMT. MSC in the search line.

  After changing the partition active, check that the computer will boot successfully with the Dell recovery Partition inactive. The unwanted recovery partition can then be removed. The entire process using Bcdboot and disk management only took about 5 minutes.

  As a general comment, I think that the Dell recovery Partition is really useful only during the first months of the use of a new computer because its use is very destructive of the data changes and the user, at least for those who have not created an extra partition to separate the data files of the operating system. Indeed, it performs a "factory reset" on the computer, so anyone using this recovery option months or years "down the line" will then spend many hours re-installing software, download patches and recover files of data which is held on the OS partition. Much better, imo, to run backups of normal on an external disk partition and the restoration of their share. A tip I could offer in this regard is to keep the old hard disks when upgrading disk or replacement of a pc and buy a box of cheap discs (aka disc cart) to mount the old hdd as a USB stick, perfect for storage of backups and should be detached from the computer after backup has run (and preferably stored in another room (, ideally in another building). In this way, it is relatively quick and easy to recover from a failed hard drive or corrupt the OS. There are a number of backup programs relatively inexpensive which generate full disk / partition including 2 images I used - Paragon and Acronis. Any backup program you choose, make sure you create a "recovery CD" so that the system can be launched and the backup software went without an operating system.

• Clean install from the recovery partition

  Hi all

  I had a lot of problems with Vista.  In a different thread, it was recommended that I have do a CLEAN install, but not from the disc, but rather from the recovery partition.  I have a Dell Studio XPS 435mt.  I see the possibility to do a factory reset, but I don't know how to do the clean install from the recovery partition.
  Any help would be appreciated.  Thank you!

  Hello

  The Dell recovery partition resettlement process will reinstall Vista configuration; in other words, the way in which you bought it new.

  Here is the information from Dell on how to use the recovery partition.

  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/KCS/document?c=us&l=en&s=Gen&docid=DSN_336966&isLegacy=true

  And here's how to use the Dell recovery disk.

  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/KCS/document?c=us&CS=19&l=en&s=DHS&docid=DSN_339949&isLegacy=true

  See you soon.

• Cannot access the system recovery partition

  I can't access the dell recovery partition, I tried many things like ctrl and f11, f12 and similar, but it won't let me in any ideas?

  Hi Cyber_Punk,

  Thanks for the reply.

  Please click on the link mentioned below to make sure that you try to run PC Restore correctly:

  http://Dell.to/Wj1rZe

  NOTE: The PC Restore will remove the applications and data in the system.

  If the PC Restore does not work, you can perform the re-installation of windows by using the system shipped with the system disk operating system.

  Thank you & best regards
  Mustapha S
  #iworkfordell

• Dell place 8 Pro - corrupted recovery partition

  Through my own stupid actions, I decided to try to remove the recovery partition which took 9 GB.

  This now left me with a tablet to work but no way to reformat all. I tried the advice of dell as follows: -.

  Here are the steps to reset your Tablet:

  1. If your device is not already off, hold the power button for 10 seconds to power it down.
  2. Once it is off, press the power button to turn it on.
  3. When the Dell logo appears (you may have to do as soon as the screen lights up rather than wait for the logo to appear), press and hold the power button to turn it off.
  4. To make this process 3 or 4 times (they said 4, but it's only 3 for me) until you see something inside say it starts automatic system repair.
  5. From there, you should see a menu. Choose 'Troubleshoot' and the following menu should ask if you want to reset your PC as well as a few other options.
  6. Choose Reset the PC, and when you get to the two options that ask 'just delete the files' or "completely reset PC", choose the second option. From there, you should be able to follow the instructions to set up your device.

  The stadium fully reset, he asks system files or support?

  I tried a boot with an OTG cable disk that is recognized by the Tablet PC, but even if I can put it as 1st boot in the Tablet through merely to win 8.1.

  I reinstalled the dell recovery program, but that stops before the end

  Does anyone know of a way around this problem?

  You will have to live with the Tablet as is, or send it to Dell, no way to restore 9FR, probably Dell will charge you to fix the shelf, that's not their fault, it's yours.

• Reference Dell 1545 does not start in the recovery Partition

  Could someone start in recovery mode, start command prompt and run the following, bcdedit/enum all and post it? I have a Dell 1545 of friends and I think that the boot manager screwed up b/c it is not booting into recovery. I can boot the Windows 7 operating system, but we need to do a factory restore due to a nasty virus that she. I would be very happy!

  Indeed, I do!  I have more than 10 years, began my career in desktop stand, it seems that I learned a few things here and there.  In addition, the information was extremely difficult to find.

  Want to restore your original image, but cannot start in recovery mode?  Well here you go!

  1. download and burn this image WINPE bootable with imagex included ( www.dropbox.com/.../winpe_x86.iso )

  2 follow the instructions below, thanks to this link and murthy511 to view it: en.community.dell.com/.../19331267.aspx

  Boot the system using the same disk and follow the steps

  1. check drive C: is the recovery by the practice in dir C: partition and type

  2. If the recovery partition (most likely, it will be), go to D: and check it is the OS partition

  3. it is the recovery partition (most likely, it will be), go to E: (DVD player)

  4. the format of the D: drive and

  5 type

  ImageX/apply c:\dell\image\factory.wim 1 d:

  6. wait up to 100% (for me it took 6.32 minutes)

  7. Type exit

  And its really as simple as that!

• Latitude E6510 - how I manually access the Dell system recovery partition?

  Latitude E6510 - how I manually access the Dell system recovery partition?

  Hi all

  My Dell Latitude E6510 came with OEM Win 7 Pro x 64 installed. I am trying to perform a restore of the system to the factory setting.

  I tried to access advanced without result Boot Options and pressing F12 during the boot process does not provide me with the option to repair and select the recovery partition, as if it is invisible. If I use the computer management > storage I do not see the hidden partition or if I do Diskpart it is listed.

  How the BIOS or the system recognize it to boot from the recovery partition? Thanks in advance.

  

  

  Thanks for your reply but it appears not the solution you provided helped and I think you are incorrect since my original screenshot has allowed me to see the hidden partition, but I didn't know how to access it.

  I got access once I used the app "diskpart" with commands like 'list readers', 'list volume' and 'assign volumes"to access the partition of the content.

  Nevertheless, I have found that my recovery media is missing or damaged.

• Meeting place for Dell 8 Pro 5855 - delete the recovery partition?

  I just bought a place 8 Pro 5855. I did a recovery USB disk. I was wondering if there is a way to remove the recovery partition so that I can retrieve this internal storage space. I could try something like EaseUS or MiniTool, but I was wondering if there was another way that I wasn't aware of. Is there a reason why I should not delete the recovery partition? Thank you!

  This is how I did it:

  1. run Diskpart (from Run or CMD prompt), don't worry he'll ask the elevation to Admin

  2. type: select disk 0 (main SSD)

  3. type: list of partition (to see the available partitions)

  4. type: select the partition 6 (my recovery partition, yours may be different)

  5. type: delete partition replacement (deletes the partition 6)

  6. type: select partition 5 (my Windows, to the area to recover partition deleted)

  7. type: extend (retrieves the space)

  8. type: exit

  It worked for me on the DV8P 5830.

• Recovery partition has a small footprint, it does not allow me to run a backup

  original title: recovery D has low disk space. Can't do a back up

  I get a message that my recovery disk space has low disk space. It seems to be complete. He won't let me make a new backup or recovery. I have 57 MB of 14.9 GB free space. Is it safe to just delete and start over? How to remedy this situation?

  Your recovery partition D is implemented by the manufacturer of your computer in the event of serious problems in your system.
  You use it to restore your system.

  You are NOT supposed to touch it... not to add or remove anything to or from
  it.
  You are not supposed to use it for backing up files.
  Either you use DVD to back up your files or buy an external drive for this.

  You call the manufacturer of the computer, tell them the situation...

  1. ask for a set of recovery DVD to reinstall Vista, if you do not have a game made yourself.

  2. ask how to remove backup files or elements that are NOT supposed to be there.
  They created the recovery partition, they know how to take care of it.
  Let them teach how you to.
  ..................................................................................................................

  RE: d ' training is complete
  The following response was to respond to a user who has received a computer Dell Microsoft Partner.

  D: is the recovery Partition to restore your computer
  the standards of the plant and to make recovery disks of!

  Contact Dell buy DVD recovery and fixation of your recovery Partition.
  They know exactly which files have to be there and those who you todelete!

  In the future, buy an external hard drive and back up to it!
  --
  Mick Murphy - Queensland - Australia
  http://www.Vistax64.com/Vista-performance-maintenance/158580-d-drive-full.html

• My XP recovery partition was wiped out. How to make a new copy of windows to install on my computer?

  Any help will be greatly appreciated. Should I call Microsoft and ask them to send a new disk or should I download it? The guy is completely lost. Thanks for your help.

  If you want to say that it is created by the PC OEM recovery partition (Dell, HP, etc.), you will need to contact them on replacement disks. You can also check online, sometimes you will see specific disk for PC on ebay or some specialized surplus places.

  Know that these are just disks, you still need a CD valid for installing the software and sometimes keys are specific to the type of disc you have. A Dell installation key may not work with a CD of retail for example.

• Need instructions on how to use the recovery Partition to restore my OS to its original state.

  I need to use the recovery partition to restore my OS to its original state.  I'm getting crashes (invaded by "dumprep.exe" CPU cycles) and an occasional BSOD.

  What brand is your computer?  Some computer manufacturers, including Dell and HP, have a recovery partition on the hard drive of the new computers.  By pressing a special key combination when the computer starts, you can use the recovery partition to restore the computer to the way it was when it was new.  Looking for a message about the recovery options on the first screen that appears.

  Boulder computer Maven
  Most Microsoft Valuable Professional

• How to recover the previous operating system when the recovery partition is missing

  Hello, I have a Toshiba Satilite originally shipped with Windows Vista Home Basic Notebook (Laptop), I wanted to try the new Windows 7 Enterprise so I downloaded and installed the trial of the Web of Microsofts site, 90 days, when I installed it, it deleted my recovery partition and my computer came with a recovery CD If there is a way to get a free recovery CD, I have proof that my computer is Windows Vista Basic Home Edition just incase that may never be able to provide me with a recovery CD or an ISO image of recovery via download, I really need to know if this is possible and if so, I'll give you my number of e-mail address and/or phone to anyone who can help me Just reply to my post and I will be alerted, thank you.

  original title: I downloaded and installed Windows 7 Enterprise 90-day trial and he removed my family restore Windows Vista Edition basic partition, now I can't go back to my Windows Vista...

  How to get Vista recovery Media to say things back to factory settings .

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  http://www.CSD.Toshiba.com/cgi-bin/TAIS/support/JSP/home.jsp

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• zBook 17: the recovery Partition d drive

  It's very basic, but I pay much more attention to my RESUME, I've done my Dell recently replaced.

  What is the D: drive? It is clearly a tool of recovery (or package), so in case of problems you would interrupt the boot, 'Pierce by F8' and have the first boot of the machine for this drive? Once there, the drive is bootable and various files and folders on the disk contain the tools to recover the machine, right? How can I find out what files/fiolders (or files in the folders) to put on each recovery DVDs in order to make space on drive D: available?

  The D: partition is the recovery partition.

  Never save anything for her.

  It also means that the system of protection for the D: partition must be disabled.

  As long as you remember that and do not delete it, you will be able to call the Recovery Manager.

  You will be able to power on with a combination of keys F9 and also be able to use in the Windows environment.

  To see what's inside the partition, you will need to change the folder options to show hidden files and display operating system files.

  You will see the same files as in the image below, with minor differences may be.