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    CF-28 XP Pro recovery

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by hans_2, Oct 8, 2013.

  1. hans_2

    hans_2 Newbie

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    I have a CF-28 that I use during search and rescue operations for mapping. I have upgraded the GPS using the thread in this forum and it has worked out great. However, Windows XP is unrecoverable. I shut the lid while it was updating and I have crashed the entire system. I do not have the appropriate Windows XP pro recovery CD and I cannot seem to find any online. Any help?
     
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    ADOR Evil Mad Scientist

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    First off what model do you have? What's the full model number on the bottom of the unit? Some of the older disks can not be purchased at heartlands anymore from what I hear. I personally have a few left but they only work on the Mk2 models with dual COA. The drivers are still available so you could install a generic XP pro from a install disk and then load you drivers as a option also.
     
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  3. Springfield

    Springfield Notebook Deity

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    Get in touch with Rob, who runs ToughBookTalk.com (see my tagline). He is often helpful finding recovery CDs.
     
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    hans_2 Newbie

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    I have a CF-28SWPGAKM. I have a Windows XP pro retail DVD that I tried to use. However it would not accept the product key that is on the bottom of the toughbook.

    Springfield, I have never used toughbooktalk.com's forum. Can you give a little more detail on how to get a hold of Rob?
     
    hans_2, Oct 13, 2013
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Retail and oem use different product keys.
     
    Shawn, Oct 13, 2013
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    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    A lot of the members that you find here you will find on toughbooktalk. It cost nothing to join and after you do I will track you down but please use the same user name you use here.
    ~Toughbook Talk~ Toughbook Discussion • Index page
     
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    I created an account with the same username. I am awaiting activation.
     
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    jrbauerjr Notebook Guru

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    Hans,
    Your COA on the bottom, is it XP or Win2000, I've just been through the same problem with my CF-28 MK3, even though it had a XP sticker on top and was probably dual boot at the beginning, the XP recovery discs would not load and I had to restore it as a W2000 machine.

    Jim
     
    jrbauerjr, Oct 15, 2013
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    ADOR, Oct 15, 2013
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