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    CF31-CF19-CF53 recovery install

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Shawn, Jan 30, 2016.

  1. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    I just received recovery DVD's for a CF31.
    I explored the disks before I installed them. They do have Win7 32bit and 64 bit on them.
    The unit I recovered had 8gb ram. When it was done, I checked and it auto installed 64bit.
    Can I choose 32 or 64bit? If I can, Where and how?
    It's a spare drive and caddy, so I will leave 64bit for now.
    I did a mk1 a while ago and noticed the recovery DVD recreated the hidden recovery partition also.

    The recovery image is for multiple models. 19, 31 and 53....
     
    Shawn, Jan 30, 2016
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    When I did my 53 I never did check what it did install. It's when I made the backup disk it asked me which one....32bit or 64bit.
     
    toughasnails, Jan 30, 2016
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    I was poking around the BIOS on the mk2 I am repairing and noticed the recovery option appeared in the BIOS after the DVD was run.
    I think I remember having the 32 or 64bit option from the BIOS recovery.
     
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    That is something I never noticed on my 19MK5 or 53MK1 but was not looking for it either. Will have to check.
     
    toughasnails, Jan 31, 2016
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    It's on the last page with the "save changes" and fingerprint etc..
     
    Shawn, Jan 31, 2016
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