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    Recovery

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Jamoff, Mar 11, 2007.

  1. Jamoff

    Jamoff Notebook Enthusiast

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    After the recovery discs have been created, is it alright to delete the D drive named "HP_RECOVERY" ? Even though it says not to. Because its near 10gb's worth of space. Thanks
     
    Jamoff, Mar 11, 2007
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  2. SideSwipe

    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yup its fine, your HP system recovery options should include one that allows yuo to delete that partition.

    however make sure you never lose your HP recovery discs.
     
    SideSwipe, Mar 11, 2007
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    dagamer34 Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    In theory, sure!

    In reality? Make a second back-up copy. The first one might disappear and you'd be out of luck. HP would charge you like $19 for DVDs you could have made yourself. So spare yourself the pain and wait and make another copy!
     
    dagamer34, Mar 11, 2007
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  4. SideSwipe

    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    how do u make another copy? it says u can only make one? unless u use a 3rd party copying app
     
    SideSwipe, Mar 11, 2007
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    ratty Notebook Enthusiast

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    Try this:

    Created your HP restore /recovery discs, and for some reason need to create a second set?

    Lost /damaged, etc?

    Use windows search
    (include hidden files and folders, show known file extensions)

    Search for the following file: hpcd.sys

    There will be 2 copies,1 in C:\WINDOWS\SMINST and 1 in E:\

    Just rename them to .bak and you can use the HP PC Recovery disc creater again.
     
    ratty, Mar 11, 2007
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    awdark Notebook Consultant

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    o_O;; wow that worked!

    I couldn't find that info anywhere :x
     
    awdark, Mar 11, 2007
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  7. SideSwipe

    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    it worked! i always knew there musta been a way to workaround that but didnt know how.

    Thanks!
     
    SideSwipe, Mar 12, 2007
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