RE-FORMATTING of Windows and product recovery

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• How to use the rescue and recovery and product recovery discs?

  Hello world

  I just recently became a new owner of a T61 and really enjoy. I did have a chance yet to test the hotline of lenovo, as I've not yet screwed anything up if badly needing their help. I tried a factory clean reinstall from the service partition and it worked fine. I would like to know, how one uses it the rescue and the recovery boot disk and the recovery disks of the product I created myself? From my previous experience with Dell and HP, I didn't insert the one and restart the computer, and the rest followed. But the ThinkPads, if I ever wanted to bring a State own factory using these disks, can I use with rescue and recovery first, followed by the recovery of product? I'm curious, what is the difference between the two?

  art140 wrote:

  From my previous experience with Dell and HP, I didn't insert the one and restart the computer, and the rest followed. But the ThinkPads, if I ever wanted to bring a State own factory using these disks, can I use with rescue and recovery first, followed by the recovery of product? I'm curious, what is the difference between the two?

  1. Place the rescue and recovery disc in the drive, and then restart.  This disc contains the same program that you used when you restored your system from the service partition.  Once the program is loaded, you will see the same screen with the same options as before.
  2. Choose to restore your system as you did with the service partition.  You will not see an option to do a custom restore.  When the program is run from the disk, it automatically performs a full restore.
  3. The program will rebuild the service partition and copy the program files on him.  When you are prompted, insert the product recovery disks.  The compressed system and application files contained on these discs will be copied to the new service partition.  Once the copy process is completed, your system will be restored from the service partition.
  4. After restoration, you will be able to make a new set of recovery discs if you wish.  You will also be able to do a restore custom through the service partition.

  Don

• Reinstalling windows and file recovery

  I had to reinstall windows. The menu said my programs would be deleted, but my files would be saved. I can not find them. Where can be found? the search function no longer works.

  Try looking under C:\Documents and Settings.

  If you can find them here and/or can not access the subfolders, then you need to "Take Ownership" of these files/folders.

  "How appropriate a file or a folder in Windows XP"
    <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/308421 >

  HTH,
  JW

• Downgrade Vista Basic with full XP license and product recovery disk?

  Last year, I bought a T500 which came with Vista Business and a WinXP Pro downgrade disc.

  I ordered a T500 with Vista Home Basic.  I sold separately a MS Win Pro FULL for this new PC XP disc.

  Can I use the T500 downgrading to XP Pro disk and sign up using the certificate of authenticity to separately buy XP Pro full?

  Running the T500 XP disks will install a pre-activee version of the XP on either T500. No need to register or activate the COA number. You need to apply the sticker COST of the commercial version, you purcheased to the Vita Home Basic machine to make it legal.

• How to format and re - install Windows 7 using recovery disks/Partitions?

  Hello..

  My product-

  HP DV4-5109tx

  Windows 7 (64-bit)

  I have a free space of 78 GBs that I'm not able to use... As when I try to use the "disk management" and right-click on the free space to "format partition" this option has been grayed out... !!

  Please suggest if I can use this space without formatting? (I was suggested for formatting)

  In addition, due to some other issues too I want to format my Windows (and reinstall) IE drive C so that the free space problem can be solved... Also I don't want no data in my other drives to be formatted...

  I have the recovery partition and the recovery disks sent by HP...

  Please help me how I can use them to solve my goal...

  Thank you

  It's simple, as I suggested in my previous post.

  Once you have a drive like the one on the image management window simply click New Simple Volume. Create a new partition called "New Volume". Make a right click on it and the option to format it will appear.  The strips on the 75,38 GB of free space in your image indicates that the selected action will take place on this point in the disk management window. You can change the name for the new volume in Windows Explorer.

• Satellite L10 - 205 - product recovery CD does not work

  I buy a Toshiba Satellite L10 - 205 laptop from Dubai and since it was working fine.
  But now it became slow and I thought that to format using the original product recovery CD.

  When I format, it gives an error about 25% of the formatting.
  I tried to do it again and again, but the same problem persists.

  Which, in my opinion, I had the wrong product recover CD when it starts formatting he says loading Windows 98, but I have windows xp on my computer.

  Could you please give me the soultion or is it possible to get the right porduct recovery CD

  > Which, according to me, I had the wrong product recover CD when it starts formatting he says loading Windows 98, but I have windows xp on my computer.
  This is not a defect, Toshiba image that sits on the recovery disc for an old series laptop is based on Win 98 again Win XP is on the disc! So don t worry it s Win XP!

  I m not very well why you can not recover the laptop, but there are two options; HARD drive failure is so the laptop has been slower or the recovery disk is faulty (maybe a few scratches, etc.)

  In case you, it would be desirable to test the laptop with other bootable disks (MS Win XP or Linux) to check if the HARD drive is ok

• Product recovery discs are missing on my new M50

  Hey,.

  Last Wednesday I went down to my shop local curries (Barrow-in-Furness) and bought myself a Toshibe M50 (the box says its a M50-192)

  When I went to the store, there are no examples of the laptop in the store (I was only there because the comet to the top of the road had ceased to run another laptop I wanted) - but I was offered the view model that I decided was not in bad nick and I would take.

  The young man in the store didn't offer me a discount, but he told me that the startup/recovery discs were not provided with the product and I would make them when you set up the computer later. I took this in good faith and left the store.

  When I got home, I have found no function to make the recovery disc for the machine, and none were in the box (which had already been opened because it is the view model). I looked in my manual of toshiba and it includes a section on how to use the recovery discs - but not how to do everything - with a nice picture of what look like pre-made disks. After reviewing my documentation, I noticed that the quick start guide tells me that my box should take various things - computer, ac power cord, documentation and others, AND "product recovery".

  Now, after this not-so-brief backround to my situation (Please read elsewhere), I ask my question: should I have received these drives to the store or do they still have them? Or am I supposed to make, but have missed it because the computer is already configured in the Currys store (and if they still have the disks, or I can get them now)?

  If someone could shed some light on this problem a little complex for me I would be very grateful ;-)

  ~ Jonathan Story
  (The laptop itself is great-even if the graphics card is not quite what was advertised in the store)

  Hi Jonathan

  Certainly, the recovery DVDs comes with portable Satellite M50 series. It will be interesting to know if the laptop box was initially closed or you bought the laptop that was perhaps already unpacked.

• I have recived portable computer of the Government with windows pre installed 7professional but now I want to format and reinstal it I require the startup disk and product key (my OS is authentic)

  I have recived portable computer of the Government with windows pre installed 7professional but now I want to format and reinstal it I require the startup disk and product key (my OS is authentic)

  If it's a copy of volume license installed, you will need to contact your employer to find the product key and get the installation files.

  If it is preinstalled at the factory with Windows 7 Professional, then use the recovery partition to reinstall Windows 7.

  New computers coming often pre-installed with Windows 7 have what is called a recovery partition. This is used to reinstall an operating system in the case of a system failure. To access it, you need to start when you start your computer by pressing a function key. This can be either F1, F2, F9, F10, F11, F12 key DEL or tab. See the manual that came with your PC for instructions on how to reinstall Windows.

  This is how the recovery partition is accessible to most popular brands...

  For Dell, press CTRL + F11 directly after switching on the device

  For HP, press F11 directly after switching on the device

  For LG, press F11 directly after switching on the device

  For Toshiba, press and hold "0" BEFORE and during the power upward

  For Acer, press and hold ALT + F10, as soon as you see the logo

  For Asus, press F9, as soon as you see the Asus logo.

  For Samsung, press F4 to the power upward...

  For Fujitsu, press the F8 key directly after the power

  Advent, restart your computer. Then, press F10 repeatedly until the message "Starting system recovery"

  Sony VAIO, reboot and press "F8" or "F10" repeatedly until the screen "Advanced Boot Options".

• Mac with bootcamp to format and reinstall windows, can I use the same cd key and product?

  I want to reformat my mac...

  I want to reformat my mac with bootcamp and I want to reinstall windows. can I use the same cd key and product? or do I have to do something with the current activation? Windows will recognize that it is the same computer after I repartition it?

  I want to reformat my mac with bootcamp and I want to reinstall windows. can I use the same cd key and product? or do I have to do something with the current activation? Windows will recognize that it is the same computer after I repartition it?

  If it worked the first time, there is no reason that it will not work the second time on the same computer, as long as the Windows 7 is a full version.

  If this is an upgrade version, you must have the qualifying OS installed and enabled before you upgrade and it will work.

• 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 L20-217: product Recovery CD/DVD (reinstall Windows XP)

  Hello world

  I have a Satellite L20-217 (aka PSL2XE) who is now more than three years. It's been a good camera but needs a clean reinstall of Windows XP to improve performance and stability, or possibly install a new larger hard drive. My problem is that I don't have a product recovery CD or DVD - it is be lost or has not submitted by the dealer who has also installed additional software purchase.

  Plan A: I checked the backup disk Toshiba Europe site command to such https://backupmedia.toshiba.eu/serial.aspx as suggested by other people in this forum online. Unfortunately my model (or particular unit) is not supported. When I enter my serial number, it gives me the message "device no way recovery can be ordered, because it's not about Toshiba Europe region, or it is too old for this service."

  Plan b: I could use a different Windows XP CD to install the base operating system and to cope with the necessary drivers. I created a backup of the drivers and utilities of L20 CD, but do not have access to a vanilla Windows XP Edition family installation disc. (I tried the recovery CD for my Satellite A70 which is not recognized by the L20 at all and an XP Pro the installation CD for my other machines, but of course, the license key is not fair - the L70 is license for XP Home no Pro.)

  Plan C: the L20 is still operational. Is it somehow possible to create a disc of recovery of this machine itself? I couldn't find a utility to do it on the hard drive. Some Toshiba machines are supposed to support a recovery, insider mode by holding down the button "0" when the power, but not this unit.

  The questions are:
  (1) is it possible to create a disc of recovery of this machine itself somehow?
  (2) is there another way to contact Toshiba Europe to order a CD or a DVD? (As I live in the Canada after buying L20 in Gibraltar while she lived in Europe, the cost + shipping is likely to be more that the computer is worth worth)
  (3) as a last resort, that I must try to find a bootleg XP Media CD somewhere?
  (4) other solutions?

  Thanks in advance!

  Masala

  >) it is possible to create a disc of recovery of this machine itself somehow?
  No! You cannot create own recovery on this laptop drive because this option was not mentioned on this model. New laptop models which are not delivered with the recovery only supports disk a possibility to create a recovery disk.

  (> 2) y at - it another way to contact Toshiba Europe to order a CD or a DVD? (As I live in the Canada after buying L20 in Gibraltar while she lived in Europe, the cost + shipping is likely to be more that the computer is worth worth)
  Usually, you can order the CD from recovery of the ASP from Toshiba, but I'm not sure if the European ASP will send to the Canada. In addition, it would be possible that the recovery for this laptop disk is no longer available.
  However, maybe you should contact the ASP (using European countries) in order to get more details.

  (> 3) as a last resort, that I must try to find a bootleg XP Media CD somewhere?
  Well, the last option would be an original Win XP disc with the right key of BONE.
  After Installing Win XP boot, you can download the Win XP drivers from the Toshiba page.

  (> 4) alternatives?
  I doubt, there are other solutions, either you will install the operating system using the disk Toshiba or Microsoft

• recently I formatted my windows XP PC. after update to show that it does not allow the genuine.but when I brought it was authentic. I have the product key with me.Please,help help find the solution

  recently I formatted my windows XP PC. after update to show that it does not allow the genuine.but when I brought it was authentic. I have the product key with me.Please,help help find the solution

  Please visit http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/ and click the Validate Windows button, then restart your computer.

  If you were not able to validate, follow these steps:

  1. Download this diagnostic tool, save it to your desktop: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=56062

  1B. double-click the executable file to run the tool.

  2. after running the tool, click the Windows tab, and then click copy in the Clipboard.

  NB: You can open a new file in Notepad, paste the contents of the Clipboard in it & keep for future reference.

  3 start a new thread in the following forum and paste the results of the WGA diagnostic data in a post detailing the problem: http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinewindowsxp/threads

  4 Troubleshooting specialist will analyze the data and recommend an appropriate solution.

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Bootmgr missing and I have tried using the recovery installation window and it fails. no operating system are loaded.

  Double post merged and deleted.  Post moved from XP to Vista forum forum>

  Laptop HP discharged linux os, linux is the only operating system on laptop... Loading Vista missing bootmgr, the recovery option window has not repaired the file. I have no operating system in SYSTEM RECOVERY WINDOW. I chose load drivers and I am looking at the OPEN window and the SOURCE and do not know what to do next or what file to select sources. I would appreciate your help. Thank you

  Hello

  Here's how to reinstall Vista as you no longer have a recovery partition.

  This can help you (download files and make your own DVDs):

  http://www.heidoc.NET/Joomla/technology-science/Microsoft/57-Windows-Vista-direct-download-links

  And here are instructions on how to burn ISO disk images:

  http://www.SnapFiles.com/get/isorecorder.html

  The download links and information on how to make the ISO file, and then create the Setup DVD above are at this link:

  "How to download a Vista ISO and create a Setup DVD or USB"

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/301852-Vista-ISO-download-create-installation-DVD-USB.html

  "How to create a USB of Vista Installation key '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/181538-USB-bootable-Vista-installation-Flash-thumb-drive.html

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  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do it for a small fee

  HP:

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&LC=en&docName=bph07143#N76

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  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• After launching the recovery cd, request activation and product key is unfortunate. So how / where can I get the product key

  product key for windows vista

  After launching the recovery cd, request activation and product key is unfortunate. So how / where can I get the product key

  See if this helps:-

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/823570

  If she please vote as helpful.

  Thank you.

• I didt create a disk recovery for windows 7 Home premium, and I lost the original and the recovery partition

  I didt create a disk recovery for windows 7 Home premium and I lost the original and the recovery partition, but I have still the product key and the same laptop that was originally installed with windows 7 copy and now im turning my laptop with a fake copy, how to restore the original copy of windows 7?

  Hello

  You have certainly reduced your options

  The only legal Windows 7 download available is now Microsoft, as Microsoft has stopped DigitalRiver Windows 7 ISO downloads.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/software-recovery

  But Microsoft only provides these downloads for Windows 7 keys to selling product at retail, not preinstalled OEM product keys (Dell, HP, etc.).

  As you have licensed preinstalled OEM (Dell, HP, etc.), contact the manufacturer of your computer to order recovery media that they need to provide for a fee, if they still have them available.

  Or you can also borrow the same exact retail edition DVD of Windows 7 and use your product key to reinstall.

  See you soon.