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    7811 FX Recovery Partition

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Altair4, Oct 16, 2009.

  1. Altair4

    Altair4 Notebook Consultant

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    There is a 10GB empty partition labeled EISA Configuration. Can and should I delete this partition to free up space? (I'm quite short on space at this moment). How does the system utilize this partition and how will it be impacted if I got rid of it?

    Oh and one more question; can the 7811FX support 12.5mm HDDs like this one?
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136414


    Thanks
     
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    andy A Notebook Consultant

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    1)The EISA partition is used to either restore the system or for making a set of restore DVD/CD's. There is actually data on it but Vista just does not see it. Is okay to delete but not wise unless one has made their restore DVD/CD's first. Gpart works really well for deleting it.

    2) Negative, not internally. In an external enclosure, yes.
     
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    Do I still need a restore CD/DVD if I have the Vista Installation DVD? (One was included with the laptop). What advantages does the restore disk have over the installation disk?
     
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    Just me but yes I would make a restore set, only takes 2 DVD's or if using CD's I think it was approx 11 cd's. The restore set has some application data the the included disc does not. Is nice to have a couple of different options incase something goes wrong.
     
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