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    CF-30 Mk2 Recovery

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Zeewulf, Mar 3, 2016.

  1. Zeewulf

    Zeewulf Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi All,

    Is it possible to do a Vista install with the Recovery disk WITHOUT using a DVD Drive on a CF-30 Mk2 (see signature for full spec) ?

    I have the disk on a bootable USB stick which loads fine but when it's trying to do the recovery it fails with the message Not Find DVD drive (12).

    Is there a way round this or do I have to do the recovery with a DVD drive (my unit doesn't have one yet).
     
    Zeewulf, Mar 3, 2016
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  2. SciFi_Sainnt

    SciFi_Sainnt Newbie

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    No, the recovery disk is configured to work with a CD drive. You cannot use the Panasonic Recovery Disk with this unit if you are trying to boot from a USB thumb drive. The only alternative if you do not have an internal DVD drive would be to use an external USB powered DVD drive.
     
    SciFi_Sainnt, Mar 3, 2016
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  3. Zeewulf

    Zeewulf Notebook Enthusiast

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    Don't have either. Waiting on a Multidrive to be delivered. Just thought I might be able to get a head start etc. oh well.
     
    Zeewulf, Mar 3, 2016
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  4. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Welcome to the forum.
    Your first post was offering a solution. Bravo.
    Usually the first posts are HELP!
     
    Shawn, Mar 3, 2016
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  5. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    Well you deserve a big "Welcome". It's been a long time since we had a Panasonic employee on here.
     
    toughasnails, Mar 3, 2016
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