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    So here is stupid me----no Recovery CD

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by samuderaindia, Sep 7, 2006.

  1. samuderaindia

    samuderaindia Notebook Consultant

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    So here is the story, my sister used my TM 8200 for it's first 3 months. And she didn't burn the recovery CD.
    Now, when I'm trying to burn Recovery CD, it said approx size is 20GB ( I need Blueray disc for that)

    My question is, if anything happen to my Xp, and I need to do fresh install it, is there anyway I can do it?

    And also my C: drive now use NTFS (with 512 cluster, stupid me again), someone said e-recovery will not work.
    Is it true?
     
    samuderaindia, Sep 7, 2006
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  2. SSX4life

    SSX4life Notebook Deity

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    With NTFS it is not unable to use the restore program from acer. Go PM me and we'll talk about your options for getting an oem copy of windows (either from the manufacturer, pc repair shop, etc. etc. etc.).

    All is not "lost" because you have the COA on the bottom of your laptop. Acquire the proper media, install xp, install the drivers + media software and you'll be all set.

    No worries ;)


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    SSX4life, Sep 7, 2006
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