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    Where is recovery disk maker?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by kubel, May 13, 2007.

  1. kubel

    kubel Notebook Evangelist

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    I just bought a new DV6000Z family Pavilion and I can't find the recovery disk maker. On my Compaq Presario, when I first booted, it prompted me to create recovery disks, and kept nagging me until I did. But on this, it's completely silent, and I can't find the option anywhere. I would like to make the recovery disks so I can safely format and install XP (vista sucks).
     
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    Nicholie Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    If I remember correctly, its in the programs files list, maybe under Matinence, or an HP applet of some sort. If not there, try searching for "Recovery System" or "Recovery Disk". If you don't find it before Monday, i'll check at work.
     
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  3. kubel

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    Is it the MS Backup and Restore Center now? My only option there is "back up my files", and it says system and program files will be skipped. I thought HP had its own utility that made actual images of the drive, and not just file backups.
     
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    Aha, found it. Thanks oneforone2007.
     
    kubel, May 13, 2007
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    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    Where was it? And what was it?
     
    Gintoki, Jun 3, 2007
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