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    Going back to xp

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Cory, Apr 5, 2007.

  1. Cory

    Cory Notebook Geek

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    My dv6000t came with media center addition and I recently installed vista but due to the fact that its not running the most important programs i need I want to go back using the system recover partition but I checked everyone and I cant find the pc recover tools like its says on the hp website. I even tried to do the f10 but it takes me in system settings what do i do know?
     
    Cory, Apr 5, 2007
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  2. Robert in Sadorus

    Robert in Sadorus Notebook Evangelist

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    You REALLY don't want to know. I just tried with my Dell and all i can say is afterwards i spent 4 hours getting things back to normal.
     
    Robert in Sadorus, Apr 5, 2007
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  3. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Use the recovery discs you burnt to put the system back to default factory state. The recovery partition and recovery process depends on the stock windows installation to function. Dont expect them to work especially after a major change in the OS.
     
    miner, Apr 5, 2007
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    I just did the same with my Dell desktop. I pretty much just used the original XP disks that came with my system originally to format and reinstall XP.
     
    05GT, Apr 5, 2007
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    I didnt burn any disc because there was a partition and I didnt do a fresh install of vista i just upgraded.
     
    Cory, Apr 6, 2007
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    Well, in that case your only option is to call HP and ask for a set of replacement restore discs for your system.
     
    miner, Apr 6, 2007
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    According to the HP online manuals, you should be pressing F11 at the boot screen with the HP logo.

    The rest from there should be cakewalk provided that you have backed up your data and want to restore your computer back to factory settings.
     
    reaper90, Apr 6, 2007
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