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    HP dv5000 Recovery discs

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Paleo, Sep 20, 2006.

  1. Paleo

    Paleo Notebook Consultant

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    are they all the same from laptop to laptop, or are they coded specifically with the serials of the laptop? I made the backups but exchanged the laptop for the exact same one, and wondering if it's worth it to burn another set, or would they be exactly the same?
     
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Try and see is the best I would suggest. The discs wont even go though the process of reinstallation if the serial/model numbers are different.

    I tried a set of recovery disc that I burnt when I had a V3000z(CTO) and they didnt work with my current V3019us(retail model). Even though they had similar specifications.
     
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