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    Can I use the recovery disc on a different HDD?

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by CeeNote, Jan 19, 2007.

  1. CeeNote

    CeeNote Notebook Virtuoso

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    Hi, I am planning to switch my 4200rpm HDD with a faster 5400rpm one. However I somehow doubt that I can use the same recovery disc that came with my notebook on a different HDD. :confused: What do you guys think? Thanks.
     
    CeeNote, Jan 19, 2007
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  2. moon angel

    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I don't see why not?

    But then I have never used a recovery disc!
     
    moon angel, Jan 19, 2007
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  3. Malia

    Malia Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I'd call Toshiba 'cause they are the only ones that know what safeguards they place on which disks (historically, that is).

    Malia
     
    Malia, Jan 19, 2007
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  4. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I'm almost 100% certain it will work. Those discs usually only check (maybe by talking with the BIOS) to make sure it is the right model notebook.
     
    Greg, Jan 19, 2007
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