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    T61 - how to create "Recovery Disks"

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by LenovoT61, Aug 7, 2007.

  1. LenovoT61

    LenovoT61 Newbie

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    Hi guys, just received my T61 couple days ago. I tried to follow the first step on the thread on "Clean Windows Install Guide" to create "Recovery Disks". But in vain. Probably I misunderstood the Guide. I don't know what options to select after pressing the blue ThinkVantage button. Please help!

    Thank you!
     
    LenovoT61, Aug 7, 2007
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  2. tyeh26

    tyeh26 Notebook Geek

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  3. LenovoT61

    LenovoT61 Newbie

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    Thank you, tyeh26! That is very helpful! :)
    However, is it possible to create a backup of OS system only? What is inside that hidden partition?
    Thank you!
     
    LenovoT61, Aug 7, 2007
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  4. Playmaker

    Playmaker Notebook Deity

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    What's inside the hidden partition is files necessary for the reinstallation of factory settings on your computer. If you want a OS install with no crap, checkj out my clean install guide in my sig which gives you details on how you can use your hidden partition to do that.
     
    Playmaker, Aug 7, 2007
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  5. LenovoT61

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    Thanks Playmaker! I'll set up some time this weekend to do a clean install.
    Thanks again! :) :) :)
     
    LenovoT61, Aug 8, 2007
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