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    Need windows 7 recovery disk for hp dv7 4294nr laptop

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by goverdhan, Jun 28, 2011.

  1. goverdhan

    goverdhan Newbie

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    I have bought hP dv7 4294nr 64 bit laptop .Windows 7 was installed on it with recovery.I tried to install ubuntu and now I am unable to boot windows. Even if I try to install Windows7 it is not showing the partitions.It would be great if someone can provide me the recovery disk contents for this model.
     
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    yuyi64 Notebook Consultant

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    If you call HP customer service they can sell you one and ship it to you.
     
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    goverdhan Newbie

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    I don't know if it is available in India.I have bought it in california...Just wanted to try if anybody already has it,so that they can share it..
     
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    justinkw1 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You can also download a legal copy of W7, use your OEM key, and just install the OS fresh without all the HP crapware.
     
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    Thanks justin/greg for your quick reply...
    I was trying to install a copy of Win7 OS,but was having some problem.After booting from win7 cd, I selected the custom version of install ,am unable to see any partitions listed.It says load drivers.What drivers should I load here and where can i find those drivers.Your help would be appreciated.
     
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    justinkw1 Notebook Virtuoso

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    You can load the Intel Rapid Storage Technology F6 diskette drivers, which you can download at the Intel Download Center. The latest version (10.6.0.1002) is available below:

    http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=20181

    You can alternatively use the direct download links listed in the NBR driver thread, under Intel Rapid Storage Technology (SATA AHCI) INF Install:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/hp-...xxx-dv7-5xxx-dv7-6xxx-envy-17-2xxx-intel.html

    Once you have downloaded the appropriate package, unzip the contents to a USB flash drive. You can then load the drivers from the flash drive during Windows installation.
     
    justinkw1, Jun 29, 2011
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