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    Recovery partition removal not recommended?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Crono139, Jul 1, 2007.

  1. Crono139

    Crono139 Notebook Geek

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    I have burned the recovery DVDs, and also a backup of the SWSetup folder.

    I went into the manual on the computer about removing the partition. They say...

    To delete the recovery partition:

    1. If you have not already created recovery discs, create them now.
    2. Select Start > All Programs > System Recovery > PC Recovery.
    The PC Recovery tool opens.
    3. Select PC Recovery and click Next.
    The computer restarts and the PC Recovery tools opens.
    4. Click OK.
    5. At the System Recovery screen, click Advanced Options.
    6. Select Delete Recovery Partition (not recommended) and follow the on-screen instructions.

    Is this the best way to do it?

    Thoughts?
     
    Crono139, Jul 1, 2007
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  2. kanehi

    kanehi Notebook Deity

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    The partition is like a backup if your recovery discs gets messed up or unavailable. Just press f11 to do a complete restore from the partition. It only resides on 10gb of HD space. If you still have lots of HD space then don't delete. If you're running out of space then go ahead and delete. Make sure you make a copy of the backup copies just in case. To restore the HD it will take at least 3 hours!
     
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  3. CeCo

    CeCo Notebook Consultant

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    If you delete recovery partition, you will lose QuickPlay Instant-On feature (= that multi-media interface enabling you to play DVDs/CDs without turning on the whole laptop).
     
    CeCo, Jul 1, 2007
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  4. Crono139

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    Isn't that on a separate partition?
     
    Crono139, Jul 1, 2007
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    CeCo Notebook Consultant

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    As far as I remember no; it was written in the guide of the laptop. You should better ask the HP Support guys.
     
    CeCo, Jul 1, 2007
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    Alright, how about this method? http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=77756

    It clearly leaves the QP partition untouched.
     
    Crono139, Jul 1, 2007
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    On the new laptops, you still need to boot to vista to use quickplay...
     
    Fant, Jul 1, 2007
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    I'm not running Vista, by the way.
     
    Crono139, Jul 1, 2007
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    Early afternoon bump.
     
    Crono139, Jul 2, 2007
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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  11. Crono139

    Crono139 Notebook Geek

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    Exactly what I needed to hear.

    Thanks a lot, miner. Repped.
     
    Crono139, Jul 2, 2007
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