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    Alternative for creating recovery discs

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by chillerman625, Jul 2, 2009.

  1. chillerman625

    chillerman625 Notebook Consultant

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    Is there any alternative software for creating recovery discs?
     
    chillerman625, Jul 2, 2009
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    Hello_Moto Notebook Evangelist

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    i just used acronis Ture Image to clone my HDD before i swapped it out for a SSD.
     
    Hello_Moto, Jul 2, 2009
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    07torchgt Notebook Consultant

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    fresh vista OS disc and use the key on teh bottom of the notebook...

    go to the gateway support page and download all the drivers and keep them on an external drive or a dvd for safe keeping


    thats what i do anyway
     
    07torchgt, Jul 2, 2009
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    Hello_Moto Notebook Evangelist

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    if no key is present at the bottom of the notebook, does that mean the notebook is a refurb?
     
    Hello_Moto, Jul 2, 2009
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    07torchgt Notebook Consultant

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    no, mine is a refurb and i have a key on mine every notebook sold with a preinstalled OS has a key... unless someone peeled off your sticker
     
    07torchgt, Jul 2, 2009
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