Factory rest HP laptop, forgotten password, the recovery partition is missing, don't back up drive

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• Pavilion 15-p045tx: I deleted the recovery partition and I don't have the disc

  I deleted the recovery by mistake partition while I tried to format my hardrives. I have no recovery disks when I bought the new laptop. I need help in getting my laptop to a factory State. Help, please

  Hello

  Thanks for posting in the Forum from HP Support.

  I'm afraid that, as the recovery partitions are parties and if no recovery media is created, the only way to return to the factory default condition is by buying/getting recovery (DVD or USB pen drive) media. You can get the HP recovery media (website or by contacting HP support - these are the recommended means) or by buying some stores online.

  Here are the instructions > http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/bph07143

  > http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/contact.html

• 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

• How can I reinstall Windows 7 Home premium on my MSI FX600 OA if the recovery partition does not work?

  So, I bought this laptop MSI FX600. It had Windows 7 Home premium OA (OEM I guess). It also contains a recovery partition.

  After awhile, I had to reinstall windows, so I downloaded an iso of windows, put it on a USB key and reinstalled. but the product key doesn't work though I should be able to use it because it is not used by any other computer. How can I reinstall windows and activate with the product key OEM on the bottom of the laptop? somehow the recovery partition no longer works, so that will not help either. Also, where can I download the iso right for reassembly?

  too bad that I already fixed it. I installed the version English, but anyway my laptop only supports the Dutch version. Thank you for your abundant answers.

• win7 install from a copy of the recovery partition?

  I just bought a desktop PC HP G5135uk for my daughter, but she wants me to downgrade to winxp to win7 for her. As I understand it, the only way to save and install the win7 system later (this or any of my other PC) is to burn discs from the recovery partition. I don't want to lose the system as it was part of the price, but is not no matter what dvd - r at the moment, so I was wondering if simply copying the recovery partition completely on my back of the drive (on our network) may run until I can pick up some discs? I would also just that partition in place anyway, no format, simply install xp on the system partition.

  Advice or to monitor problems appreciated. Also, I hope the drivers are working or I can replace with versions mean for xp (downloaded all the drivers for this machine already as backup).

  Save yourself a lot of grief and burn the recovery DVD set. Usually only takes 2-3 DVD. I found that Sony DVD + R works the best for me to have several machines HP belonging to the family.

  Copy of the partition rarely works. I have tried everything recently on a laptop hard drive that wasn't when the owner did not (yet) a recovery set... didn't work. Software to create an exact copy of imagery would be the best chance to work by restoring the image of the hdd_but who rarely works either.

  BTW, the machine has the Intel G41 Chipset and a SATA hard drive, so you will need to change to AHCI Mode IDE controller in the BIOS to enable XP install. XP doesn't have SATA drivers. Or you can integrate SATA drivers with nLite and burn a new cd of XP.

• not enough space on the recovery partition

  I get a balloon saying that I have a not enough space on drive D: I disabled the system restore and monitoring of training. It's the recovery partition and I don't write at all to it. It gets real boring. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

  These articles describe how to remove the warning.    Unfortunately, this looks like an approach all or nothing and cannot be turned on/off by the device.

  'Description of the Notification in Windows XP low disk space'
    <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/285107 >

  "How to remove the warning of low disk space.
    <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555622 >

  HTH,
  JW

• HP pavilion 15 laptop: how to create the recovery partition?

  By mistake, my little brother have formatted the recovery partition. I'm not able to refresh the PC through update & recovery option in the settings of your laptop... I have the unique language of HP Pavilion 15 notebook.windows 8.1. Please guide recreate me the partition...

  Hello

  Thanks for posting in the HP Support forum. Welcome!

  I'm afraid that you can't create partitions of recovery if they are deleted. End users cannot do.

  If the computer is originally shipped with Windows preinstalled by HP (OEM of Windows for example), you can buy HP recovery media. They are generally cheap. You can use it to restore your computer to factory default condition. Here's how:

  > > http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/bph07143

  > > http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-phone-assist.html

  And once you receive the recovery [DVD or USB pen drive] media, here's how to use it to restore default factory/Windows to a condition:

  > > http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03489643

  > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC3sUc3lr3E

  If the computer is originally not is not come with Windows pre-installed, but you install on your own after that, then you need to use the Windows installation media to reinstall Windows. You can get Windows installation ISOs from the Microsoft web site and then burn it to a DVD > > https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows8

  > > http://www.howtogeek.com/80094/how-to-burn-an-iso-image-in-windows-7/

  Please, let me know if this helps and works for you. Feel free to post for follow-up questions.

• Pavilion 6b50ei: try to factory reset but the recovery partition/drives created are defective

  I have a pavilion dv7-6b50ei notebook pc purchased 2012. He always gives a command prompt pop up who don't stay long enough to read. I felt too there is a virus on it that my anti-virus did not solve so I tried the factory reset, but when I restart and press F11 it gives an error (something like a boot... is missing). so I tried my recovery disks. CD 1 of 4 ran fine but disk 2 continues to stop with an error. Now, the laptop will not charge because I think that the operating system was formatted during the recovery and do not know what to do. I feel disc 2 is bad too because he also gave an error trying to copy on a USB key. I also tried an external dvd and run the hp hard disk test; the hard drive passed the test. If I can get a new set of recovery discs, it would solve my problem. In addition, I look forward to ideas. Help, please.

  Hello

  There are two options available.

  1. you can order a set of replacement recovery disks using the link below - it will reinstall the operating system, all the drivers, and almost all of the original software (the exception being often tests of MS Office).  They will also recreate all of the original scores, including the recovery Partition.

  Order HP recovery disks.

  2 another option that you might consider is to create your own Windows 7 installation disc.

  Before you try the following, make sure that you can still read all the key character product activation 25 on your label Windows COA (5 blocks of 5 alphanumeric games).

  An example of a COA label can be seen here.

  You can create a Windows 7 installation disc yourself using another PC - just download the Disk Image correct ( this must be the same version that originally came with your laptop - it is listed as Windows 7 Home Premium 64 - bit ) from the link below and use an app like ImgBurn ( Note: you can deselect additional software during installation of ImgBurn offerings) to burn the ISO correctly on a blank DVD - a guide on the use of ImgBurn to write that an ISO on a disc is here.  The source of the Windows Image is Digital River.

  Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit SP1.

  Use the disk to perform the installation, enter the activation key of Windows on the label of the COA at the request and once the installation is complete, use ' 'phone Method' described in detail in the link below to activate the operating system -this made method supported by Microsoft and is popular with people who want to just have a new installation of Windows 7 without additional software load normally comes with OEM installations.

  http://www.kodyaz.com/articles/how-to-activate-Windows-7-by-phone.aspx

  You may need, additional drivers and software are here.

  Kind regards

  DP - K

• Recovery disks to restore the recovery Partition, laptop Aspire 7740-5691

  If I use the recovery discs (3) and the disk driver and application to re - install Windows 7 on my Acer Aspire 7740-5691 will restore the recovery partition. The recovery partition is 11,72 GB and 100% free space and in good health, according to the information in disk management. I don't know how the recovery partition wiped but the computer is running right now. The discs were made when I bought this computer about 5 years ago. The HDD is 320 GB, the processor is intel quad core i3, ram is 4 GB. Thanks in advance for your comments and information. Oscar1

  Acer erecovery media will restore your laptop to factory default, so, Yes, it will restore the original recovery partition too.

• How can I remove the recovery partition from a corrupt HARD drive that I replaced in a laptop?

  I replaced a HDD corrupted in the laptop of a friend and you want to reuse. How can I delete the recovery partition? When I try to use my Windows 7 computer management tool, it will not access? I did a complete player wipe (twice) what the partition is still there and I can't remove it. It's 14 GB of space I want to retrieve and use the HARD drive in another system at a later date.

  Thank you

  Try the command line option:

  Start cmd.exe as an administrator, then inside the window cmd, type

  DiskPart

  then, type diskpart

  list disk

  take note of the correct disc ID to clear

  type

  Select disk x

  (where x is the ID of your disk to erase)

  type

  clean

  your HARD drive will be erased completely

  or you can try the magic of partition:

  http://www.partitionwizard.com/

  or if it does not work:

  http://www.hirensbootcd.org/download/

  Hiren's boot cd and gparted tool available.

  You must create a bootable CD or USB pen as media.

• Reinstall Windows 7 - laptop does not come with a disc or I do not have the recovery partition, all I have is the product key

  Hello

  I am running windows 7 Professional on my laptop. I need to know how to format and re install the operating system. My laptop does not come with a disc or I do not have the recovery partition, all I have is the product key. I would also like to know the pilots.

  Kind regards

  Aty.

  Former title: reinstalling Windows 7

  Well, your only option is to get the Windows 7 Home Premium disc by following the instructions that I described in the following article:

  How to: What are my options for Windows 7 reinstall media?

  Then follow the instructions to retrieve reinstall them:

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/04/13/how-to-activate-Windows-7-OEM-license-using-a-retail-disc/

  But before you do, make sure that you get the Windows 7 Professional product key if you need to reapply in the future:

  Here are four utilities, which can display your product keys if they are still there:
  Belarc Advisor: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
  (He did a good job of providing a wealth of information.)

  Also: http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml
  and: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/product_cd_key_viewer.html
  and RockXP: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4138.html which has additional features

• Format HARD drive, delete the recovery partition and recover with disc

  Hello

  I have a laptop Satellite C660D-17F and want to format my HDD, remove the recovery partition and recover the preinstalled Windows 7 and other software. I don't want to keep my own data, which are all stored already, I just want to be sure I can safely restore preinstalled stuff. I have a few questions that I need help to clear up before I go ahead.

  Am I right in thinking the dvd recovery disc I made when I got to my laptop has all the software and drivers that I need on this subject, the same that would have the recovery partition? If I do another room to spare in now just to be sure only will they have the out-of-box default stuff: OS, software and drivers on any of my data?

  I found [this post | http://www.mytoshiba.com.au/support/items/faq/71] which explains the recovery process. If I select "Erase the hard drive" (so I can wipe my hard drive and delete the recovery partition too) what happens after that? It will restore the OS and the software for the backup of dvd drive? Will the process after that recreate a recovery partition (which I don't)?

  Added SIDENOTE:
  I actually prefer to be able to choose what programs preinstalled settle after that I have format, but I'm guessing that probably isn't possible and will settle for install everything and remove what I'm after. Or is there a way?

  Sorry, I know that was a long post, but I want to be sure of what will happen BEFORE I'll and spoil things! :) If you got this far, thanks for reading. :)

  Hello

  I will try to offer help. ;)
  > Am I right in thinking the dvd recovery disc I made when I got to my laptop has all the software and drivers that I need on this subject, the same that would have the recovery partition?
  Yes. Saved on recovery discs recovery image contains the operating system, all necessary drivers, specific Toshiba and utility tools and some additional software.
  > If I do another room to spare in now just to be sure only will they have the out-of-box default stuff: OS, software and drivers on any of my data?
  Preinstalled Toshiba Recovery creator make recovery disc that includes the recovery image only. It has nothing to do with your personal data.
  > I found this post that explains the process of recovery. If I select "Erase the hard drive" (so I can wipe my hard drive and delete the recovery partition too) what happens after that?
  After that, you should use recovery disks created for the recovery image installation.
  > Will the process after that recreate a recovery partition (which I don't)?
  When you use the recovery disc for your laptop recovery image installation will have factory settings which include the recovery saved on the HARD disk image. To be honest I do not understand why you do not want to have this recovery image on the HARD drive. This allows the installation of recovery using recovery of HARD drive option. But of course you can delete it later for more free space on your HARD drive. Installation image that you can always use created for recovery discs-recovery DVDs.
  > I'd really rather be able to choose what programs preinstalled settle after that I have format, but I'm guessing that probably isn't possible and will settle for install everything and remove what I don't want after
  Fix.

  Also - check http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/HTD1303440001R02.htm

  Good luck and if you have any other questions feel free.

• Satellite P855 and Win8 - would like to delete the recovery partition

  In fact, I would like to remove the recovery on my new P855 Satellite partition using diskpart. Now I have some problems/uncertainty (of course I have already created the recovery DVDs):

  1: when I look in Disk Management on my Windows 8, there are 2 recovery partitions! a small beginning of the disc (450 MB), a bigger at the end of the disc (8,66 GB). I'm a little confused about this. There is not usually a single recovery partition? Are - this two recovery partitions from toshiba for windows 8?

  2: I read somewhere that it can occure problems with the system by deleting the recovery partition. is there a risk if I delete the above two recovery partitions? (not to mention that I don't have the recovery of files on the hard drive more) May - so that it affects the stability or the ability of the system?

  As I don't want to take the risk, I crash my system, I hope that someone knows about it!

  Thank you guys

  see you soon
  kDar

  And why you want to delete the recovery partition?
  Its best to leave it as it is in case, you want to retrieve the computer laptop back to factory settings.

  > 1: Whe I look in Disk Management on my Windows 8, there are 2 recovery partitions! a small beginning of the disc (450 MB), a bigger at the end of the disc (8,66 GB). I'm a little confused about this. There is not usually a single recovery partition? Are - this two recovery partitions from toshiba for windows 8?

  I guess that one was created by Win 8. It contains the files to fix the system in case something would be a mistake of the last partition seems to be Toshiba that contains the recovery image files.

  > 2: I read somewhere that it can occure problems with the system by deleting the recovery partition. is there a risk if I delete the above two recovery partitions? (not to mention that I don't have the recovery of files on the hard drive more) May - so that it affects the stability or the ability of the system?

  Deletion of partition of Toshiba should not (usually) affects the ability of the system to the laptop, but nevertheless, you must create a recovery disk before you remove anything on the HARD drive.
  The recovery disc will return to the factory settings in case, that the system could be confused to the top.

• No system boot, how to access the recovery partition?

  Hello
  While messing around with win7 and xp (from vista that was preinstalled on my system), I managed to make my computer unbootable.

  I made the recovery discs when I came to my computer, but I left with my parents... which is be the other side of the world (literally).

  However, I also kept the "recovery partition" intact, I hoped I could start somehow, but I don't know how.
  I tried holding down the zero, F2, F8... of other ideas?

  If not, is there another way to do it from a live CD? (like the one I currently use to write this message)

  Chris.

  Unfortunately, you will not be able to access the files for recovery. It can be done if the laptop has only factory settings. You use updated the system with two operating systems. If you want to have the factory settings again you can have with using the recovery disc only.

  I put t know how long it will take but maybe you should communicate with your parents and ask if they can send you the recovery disc as soon as possible.

  Otherwise you will have to use the installation disk of Microsoft for clean operating system installation. It can also be good solution for a few days until what you expect of original disc.

• Re: Satellite Pro L450D - 12 X - how to access the recovery partition?

  Hello

  I've formatted Windows 7 with a Windows XP CD but did not setup. I wanted to know how to access the recovery partition to set it by default, everything exists on the laptop right now is Ubuntu, but I don't know, I saw an additional partition that must contain recovery files as laptop did not come with a recovery disk and unfortunately did not create a filter.

  How can I access the recovery partition on the laptop having in mind, I formatted the drive Windows 7 was installed on or should I activate or something like that?

  Any help much appreciated

  Hey,.

  On the second partition of your laptop (data partition), you will find a folder named HDDrecovery and it contains recovery files. The problem is that you can use the HARD drive only with the pre-installed operating system recovery feature. It would mean in your case it s too late now and it s not in use anymore.

  You have created the Toshiba recovery disc as mentioned in the user manual? If Yes, you can use this disk to restore to factory settings. Just boot from this CD and follow the instructions on the screen.

  If you don t have the recovery disc, you can order it here:
  https://backupmedia.Toshiba.EU/landing.aspx