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| 1157573 | 2010-11-30 14:31:00 | When I purchased my current HP desktop with Vista installed there was a partition labelled as above, but no discs. I have now upgraded the OS to Windows 7. A check on the HP website tells me that after the upgrade the use of the recovery facility would result in a complete deletion of all files on the hard drive and the reinstallation of Vista. As I will never wish to do this, is it now safe to delete the file called "Recovery", rename the partition, and use it for normal purposes? Thanks for any help that is forthcoming. Rod |
rodb (1561) | ||
| 1157574 | 2010-11-30 17:34:00 | You could but you should make your own image instead - put it on that recovery partition. | pctek (84) | ||
| 1157575 | 2010-11-30 18:11:00 | Thanks pctek. How would such an image be made, and what purpose would it serve now that I have the Windows7 disc? |
rodb (1561) | ||
| 1157576 | 2010-11-30 19:41:00 | An image is a quick method of system recovery complete with all user setting and documents as at the date of the image. With an installation disc, you have to install the operating system, install all programs + recover any personal data. The Factory image is the operating system with all program installed at the date of purchase. Windows 7 has built in software for imaging and backup.....you can find it just by typing 'backup' in the search box by the start button and click on backup and restore. Have a look, you have 2 options system image disc and basic backup! |
SolMiester (139) | ||
| 1157577 | 2010-11-30 20:16:00 | Yep. I deleted mine. As above just make another image of win7 using ... Macrium reflect? :pf1mobmini: |
sahilcc7 (15483) | ||
| 1157578 | 2010-11-30 21:22:00 | Yep. I deleted mine. As above just make another image of win7 using ... Macrium reflect? :pf1mobmini: Or the built in software from Win 7 |
SolMiester (139) | ||
| 1157579 | 2010-12-01 07:32:00 | Thanks all for the information. I see that I will have to study the position before going any further. Rod |
rodb (1561) | ||
| 1157580 | 2010-12-01 07:46:00 | Or consider making an image and put it on another Drive altogether. If the Laptop drive dies so will the restore partition. I would delete the restore partition and expand the usable disk space. |
Snorkbox (15764) | ||
| 1157581 | 2010-12-01 07:58:00 | Or consider making an image and put it on another Drive altogether. If the Laptop drive dies so will the restore partition. I would delete the restore partition and expand the usable disk space. +1 |
KarameaDave (15222) | ||
| 1157582 | 2010-12-01 10:55:00 | You could also save off the recovery partition onto dvd, why destroy something you've paid for and have the licence/COA for. :) | feersumendjinn (64) | ||
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