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    Cant boot from hidden partition??

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by druddz, Feb 25, 2008.

  1. druddz

    druddz Newbie

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    I am trying to boot my laptop from the hidden partition to re-install Vista. The problem is that I stupidly installed Windows XP on a partition on the hard drive so now it boots straight into XP and by passes Vista all together.

    When I press ALT + F10 together nothing happens and Windows XP loads. It does not even give me the option of booting from Vista.

    Does anyone have any ideas as to how I can delete Windows XP from this partition so that my computer only boots from Vista?

    I do not have any CD/DVD with Vista - only the hidden partition on the HDD.

    Please help!!
    Cheers :confused:
     
    druddz, Feb 25, 2008
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  2. NAS Ghost

    NAS Ghost Notebook Deity

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    I think acronis disk director could help you out.
     
    NAS Ghost, Feb 25, 2008
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  3. Ahmed_p800

    Ahmed_p800 Notebook Evangelist

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    Same as what happened to me....and no one answered

    But i did this (given you still have the hidden system partition)

    1- you have to have vista (get it your way)
    2- download & install all drivers from acer + acer empowering tech programs (all of them ...)
    3- start acer erecovery (dont forget to install it) --> burn disc (lower menu) --> create factory default disc

    This will need 2 DVDs....

    And the good thing it will make an image of the hidden partition, then you can restore your laptop to its factory settings.

    Note: I did that with my 5920G...i dont know what is your laptop so i cant garintee anything........

    peace....
     
    Ahmed_p800, Feb 25, 2008
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