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    Need help with recovery disc?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by laptop11, Jul 30, 2011.

  1. laptop11

    laptop11 Newbie

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    I have new pavilion dv6 laptop, but when I want to create new recovery it gone like this loading showing 3 picture like usb,dvd or dvdl it keep loading but problem is i want to create recovery disc for future if my laptop gone mess up anyone know why is this happening?

    thanks
     
    laptop11, Jul 30, 2011
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  2. Izagaia

    Izagaia Notebook Evangelist

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    Are you using the correct media?

    You have a choice to make on that screen:


    one 16gig USB flash drive

    - or -

    four DVD (+/-R) disks

    - or -

    two DVD\DL disks
     
    Izagaia, Jul 30, 2011
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    Yes, I am what it done is keep loading I have correct usb?
     
    laptop11, Jul 31, 2011
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  4. Izagaia

    Izagaia Notebook Evangelist

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    If you are using a USB flash drive as the medium in which to create your recovery disk, then it has to be one that is at least 16gig in size. The recovery process will consume at least 14gig of that, so I have been told.
     
    Izagaia, Aug 1, 2011
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    ok so if i burn with 4 bland dvd-r will it work how long done it take to create recovery into dvdr?
     
    laptop11, Aug 1, 2011
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  6. Izagaia

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    The whole process could take up to 60 minutes to create all four recovery disks, if using DVD's was your choice. You would be prompted at regular intervals to insert the next new, blank disk when the Recovery Manager was ready to continue.

    If you ever have to use your Recovery Disk(s), to restore your PC to it's factory condition, the process could take upwards of two hours depending upon the hardware. My times may be off alittle, but it does take quite awhile.

    I created my Recovery Disk using a 16gig USB flash drive and I like it far better than having to be there to insert the next disk to continue. Easier to store as well. Disks also have a nasty tendency to become scratched over time - especially if you carry them around in your bag with you, IMO.
     
    Izagaia, Aug 2, 2011
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    ok I have usb one is backup one it has gb I want to use that usb flash drive, but it can't do anything keep loading?
     
    laptop11, Aug 2, 2011
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    con247 Notebook Consultant

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    It will take well over an hour with 4 dvds btw.
     
    con247, Aug 2, 2011
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