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    Format the dv5296ea

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Rudzer, Aug 26, 2006.

  1. Rudzer

    Rudzer Notebook Guru

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    I just got myself a dv5296ea but I don't really wanted to keep the bloated HP base install, to my suprise they dont provide a windows cd & drivers relaying totaly on their "smart recovery" app.

    I've already created DVD-DL backup, and downloaded the drivers from HP site, now I would like to know if the DVD-DL backup i've made usable to do a factory install if in the future I want to format and have the standart install there.

    Help is appreciatted

    P.S. - I have no intentions of deleting the factory/backup partition on the laptop (got enough space as it is now)
     
    Rudzer, Aug 26, 2006
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    eric06 Notebook Consultant

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    Make sure you backup the SWSETUP folder under: C drive>SWSETUP
     
    eric06, Aug 26, 2006
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  3. Rudzer

    Rudzer Notebook Guru

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    Done

    I guess i'm ready to make a clean install (will have lots of drivers and such to install after i'm done tho)

    BTW whats the name given to the Hardware profiles (Office, Battery saving mode,etc..) app?
     
    Rudzer, Aug 26, 2006
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