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    Restore Original Master Boot Record for dv5t - so I can use F11

    Discussion in 'HP' started by doubleback, Mar 20, 2009.

  1. doubleback

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    Hi,

    I clean installed Windows 7 Beta on my dv5t, but now want to revert back to as it was when shipped from the factory. I tried to use F11 to do System Recovery but totally forgot that the Windows 7 install would screw up the Master Boot Record (MBR). So F11 does not work now. And, I admit I did not make recovery disk CDs before installing Windows 7.

    But there has to be a way to get the MBR back to normal, right? I know there are programs out there to help me; I just don't know which one to use. Plus, I have the option in the dv5t bios to boot from USB if I need to, I think.

    I do have PartitionMagic 8.0; not sure if that will help.

    Any advice would be appreciated.

    Thanks!
     
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