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    X60s create recovery of hidden partition without CD/DVD drive

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by arek1, Jul 20, 2006.

  1. arek1

    arek1 Notebook Guru

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    Hi All!

    It is my first post on this forum writed on my 1 day old X60s :)

    1) After reading many post on this forum I am not sure what will be if I choose "Start/Programs/ThinkVantage/Create Recovery Media"?
    Will it create image of my disk C: partition or (what I looking for) will it create image of my hidden partition (HAP)? I looking for possibility to create backup of my hidden partition. If in future I format my whole HD (partition C and hidden partition) will I able to recovery my hidden partition from backup created with ThinkVantage/Create Recovery Media tool?

    2) I have X60s without docking station. Have You any idea how to create Recovery Media using another desktop computer? Maby using network connection?

    3) If I made hidden partition image with Create Recovery Media tools from ThinkVantage to USB Hard Disk how I will boot my computer after formating X60s disk? Maby I don't need boot, only recovery from USB HD, reset and press ThinkVantage blue button and all will going on?
     
    arek1, Jul 20, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Perhaps just buying an external burner might be a wise course of action.
     
    ZaZ, Jul 20, 2006
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  3. glentium

    glentium Notebook Evangelist

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    I agree, it's better to buy an external burner.
    A cheaper option would be buying an internal DVDRW burner for desktops and then buy a USB enclosure for it.
     
    glentium, Jul 21, 2006
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  4. arek1

    arek1 Notebook Guru

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    OK, thank You :)

    But what with question 1 and 3?
     
    arek1, Jul 21, 2006
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  5. Fred from NYC

    Fred from NYC Notebook Evangelist

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    ThinkPad tech support should be able to answer your questions.
     
    Fred from NYC, Jul 21, 2006
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  6. arek1

    arek1 Notebook Guru

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    Thank You,

    I did not knew it.
     
    arek1, Jul 21, 2006
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