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    Does the Acer recovery CD delete data on the D partition?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Nuada, Nov 28, 2006.

  1. Nuada

    Nuada Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm considering running the recovery CD to get back to factory settings to see if it resolves the problems I'm having with the orbicam but I have a lot of data on the second partition. Will this be affected by the imaging process? I'm guessing no but just want to be sure..
     
    Nuada, Nov 28, 2006
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    No, it will only format and reinstall on the C drive. If you have merged the C and D drive then you will be screwed, but if you have kept the partitions seperate, when you initiate the recovery partition, it will only format the C drive.
     
    sionyboy, Nov 28, 2006
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    Ah nice one! Thanks for the quick reply man. I'll go run it now....
     
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    I'd backup first personally!
     
    Arla, Nov 28, 2006
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    Worked! Cam is ok now and the D: drive is intact :) I did back up most things Arla, I just didn't have enough DVDs for everything. I still forgot to back up my mailbox though... I always forget to back up my mailbox...
     
    Nuada, Nov 29, 2006
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