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    recovery partition

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Hrcko, Oct 17, 2006.

  1. Hrcko

    Hrcko Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi!
    If i create rescue disks using recovery partition and then delete the partition can i return factory settings although i dont have recovery partition anymore?

    Thx
     
    Hrcko, Oct 17, 2006
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes, the recovery DVD's have the ability to bring back the laptop to factory state. If you dont really need the extra space occupied by the partition, then dont delete it. It is useful if you need to do a reformat without using the DVD's.
     
    miner, Oct 17, 2006
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