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    New HPs Require Recovery Partition for Future Recovery - Even after Clean Install

    Discussion in 'HP' started by lemonspeaker, May 19, 2009.

  1. lemonspeaker

    lemonspeaker Notebook Evangelist

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    Okay, I own an HDX16T. Day 1, I burnt RECOVERY DISKS and then I proceeded with a clean install with a new vista install. I followed the sticky on this forum.

    Now, I decided to try to restore the notebook with those recovery disks. Guess what? It appears that you can no longer use those disks without having the original HP RECOVERY PARTITION! ?

    I just simply can't use it anymore. I can't restore my notebook to factory condition anymore. The only option I have is to Click "FINISH" and reboot.

    Can someone else confirm this?
     
    lemonspeaker, May 19, 2009
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  2. mikebuzz

    mikebuzz Notebook Consultant

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    i restored my dv2 with out the partiton no issues at all, what options do u get when booting from the restore dvd?
     
    mikebuzz, May 19, 2009
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  3. lemonspeaker

    lemonspeaker Notebook Evangelist

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    simply nothing. I have no options but to exit. i dont understand why.
     
    lemonspeaker, May 19, 2009
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  4. Psyloid

    Psyloid Notebook Evangelist

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    just download an iso of vista or xp, use the key on the back of your system.
    download the drivers from the hp website and you are back in buisness :)
     
    Psyloid, May 19, 2009
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  5. lemonspeaker

    lemonspeaker Notebook Evangelist

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    i know. but i basically wanted to restore my notebook back to original factory settings to see if i can wipe out my x25-M with hdderase.

    my hdx16t wont detect my drive! ARGH!
     
    lemonspeaker, May 19, 2009
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  6. Psyloid

    Psyloid Notebook Evangelist

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    what do you mean by that?
     
    Psyloid, May 19, 2009
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