When restoring the operating system to a drive, disconnect all the other drives.
Another piece of information that may be of value to Macrium users is that I found the solution to the problem below:
PROBLEM: When booting from the Macrium Reflect Rescue CD (WIN PE) at
first all goes well and it says it is loading up Windows. However, it
then halts and you just see a grey screen with a cursor on it and
nothing more happens.
The fix to the problem is to go into
the BIOS and change the protocol for the CD/DVD drive from AHCI (or
whatever it is) to IDE. Note that when I prepared the WIN PE Rescue CD I had installed all the drivers as specified in one of your articles, so installing the AHCI driver on the Rescue Disk does not overcome this problem. The CD/DVD drive must be set to IDE.
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http://support.macrium.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3234
The
32 bit and 64 bit rescue CD's are functionally identical, and the 32
bit rescue CD will recover any image to any PC. When you populate the
drivers folder you must add drivers for the same architecture as Windows
PE, in your case 32 bit.
Restoring an image of Windows 7 from RAID enabled to non-RAID will be OK using either the Linux or Windows PE rescue CD.
The
restore wizard shows images not files. By this I mean, if an image is
split into multiple files, as is the case with FAT32, then you will only
see one entry per image by date, not multiple files.
How many images have you created?
Can you see your image files if you browse the backup folder using PE Explorer?
I
suggest you use DiskRestore to recover your partitions. DiskRestore can
recover multiple partitions at once and is an easier option to use for
Windows 7 systems using the MSR partition. For more info on Windows 7
image and restore considerations please see here:
http://kb.macrium.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50049.aspx
To run DiskRstore take the 'File' > 'DiskRestore' menu option in Windows PE.
http://kb.macrium.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50004.aspx
Thank
you for your suggestion re rescue CD compatibility. When you create the
Linux rescue CD there is a warning dialog that indicates the need to
check for compatibility but perhaps we should make this clearer.
http://kb.macrium.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50095.aspx?Keywords=RAID
Questions relating to Macrium Reflects support for RAID Systems.
1. What is RAID ?
2. Does Macrium Reflect support RAID ?
3. Do I need to configure my RAID system in any way ?
4. What about support in rescue environments ?
5. Related Links
Showing posts with label system recovery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label system recovery. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Monday, October 31, 2011
Laptop Recovery Instructions
Source
Laptop Recovery Instructions
http://www.nec-computers.com/support/
Standard Acer Recovery Instructions
1. Power on the machine
2. At the white ACER BIOS screen, hold the “Alt” key and press the “F10” key simultaneously to start Acer eRecovery
3. Once eRecovery has loaded, click “Restore to Factory Default Settings”
4. Click “OK” to continue
5. From here, the eRecovery process will update all the data on the C: drive and restore a fully functional factory image (approximately 10 minutes).
6. Once eRecovery has run, press “OK” to reboot unit
Asus Laptop Recovery
Tap on F9 when Asus logo appears.. for details, follow link below:
Dell Recovery Instructions
Here are the recovery instructions from Dell.
Laptop Recovery Instructions
http://www.nec-computers.com/support/
Select your model and download the Users Guide. You need to extract the files and open Main.htm. Search for RECOVERY topic.
Example (for i-Select M5210):
Once the NEC logo appears, press the F11 key
Example (for i-Select M5210):
Once the NEC logo appears, press the F11 key
Standard Acer Recovery Instructions
1. Power on the machine
2. At the white ACER BIOS screen, hold the “Alt” key and press the “F10” key simultaneously to start Acer eRecovery
3. Once eRecovery has loaded, click “Restore to Factory Default Settings”
4. Click “OK” to continue
5. From here, the eRecovery process will update all the data on the C: drive and restore a fully functional factory image (approximately 10 minutes).
6. Once eRecovery has run, press “OK” to reboot unit
Asus Laptop Recovery
Tap on F9 when Asus logo appears.. for details, follow link below:
Dell Recovery Instructions
Here are the recovery instructions from Dell.
1. Reboot, and press Ctrl + F11 at the Dell logo.
2. The Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec screen will come up.
3. Select "Restore" or use the Tab key to highlight it and press Enter.
4. if you wish to continue, click "Confirm", or use the Tab key to highlight it and press Enter.
5. When the utility is finished, click "Finish", or use the Tab key to highlight it and press Enter.
2. The Dell™ PC Restore by Symantec screen will come up.
3. Select "Restore" or use the Tab key to highlight it and press Enter.
4. if you wish to continue, click "Confirm", or use the Tab key to highlight it and press Enter.
5. When the utility is finished, click "Finish", or use the Tab key to highlight it and press Enter.
EI Systems laptop recovery instructions
To start the recovery, press the F10 key when you first turn on your computer. Tap F10 repeatedly until you see 'Starting System Recovery'.
To start the recovery, press the F10 key when you first turn on your computer. Tap F10 repeatedly until you see 'Starting System Recovery'.
From there you can choose to do Format or a Non-destructive recovery.
For more information on EI Systems 3085 recovery (may work with other models), refer to this website.
For more information on EI Systems 3085 recovery (may work with other models), refer to this website.
Fujitsu Recovery Instructions
http://www.fujitsu.com/sg/services/c.../recovery.html
http://www.fujitsu.com/sg/services/c.../recovery.html
HP/Compaq Recovery Instructions
Here are recovery instructions for HP/Compaq laptops.
Here are recovery instructions for HP/Compaq laptops.
1. Reboot, and repeatedly press F10 at the HP logo until the recovery screen appears.
2. When the recovery screen appears, press "Next" and then "Yes" to perform a non-destructive recovery.
3. To perform a destructive recovery, click "Advanced" and then "Yes".
4. After the recovery is finished, the laptop will reboot.
2. When the recovery screen appears, press "Next" and then "Yes" to perform a non-destructive recovery.
3. To perform a destructive recovery, click "Advanced" and then "Yes".
4. After the recovery is finished, the laptop will reboot.
IBM Thinkpad laptop recovery
To access pre-boot service partition to recover your software:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/si...id=MIGR-4UFUYK
To access pre-boot service partition to recover your software:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/si...id=MIGR-4UFUYK
To access service partition when linux changed F11 function:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/si...IGR-46088.html
To get a Product Recovery CD or DVD:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/si...7HWZ#partition
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/si...IGR-46088.html
To get a Product Recovery CD or DVD:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/si...7HWZ#partition
Gateway Recovery Instructions
Here are the Gateway Recovery Instructions.
When the VAIO logo appears on the computer's screen, briefly press the F10 key on the computer keyboard.
The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears.
Here are the Gateway Recovery Instructions.
1. Reboot, and press F11 or the R key to start the recovery process.
2. Select either "Full System Restore (Destructive)" or "Full System Restore (With Backup)"*.
3. Click "Next", and then click "Yes" to confirm the recovery process.
4.Wait for the computer to restore itself. When it is done, click "Reboot" to reboot the computer.
*Full System Restore With Backup preserves data in the My Documents folder, but requires 4 GB of disk space.
Laptop Recovery for Sony Vaio 2. Select either "Full System Restore (Destructive)" or "Full System Restore (With Backup)"*.
3. Click "Next", and then click "Yes" to confirm the recovery process.
4.Wait for the computer to restore itself. When it is done, click "Reboot" to reboot the computer.
*Full System Restore With Backup preserves data in the My Documents folder, but requires 4 GB of disk space.
When the VAIO logo appears on the computer's screen, briefly press the F10 key on the computer keyboard.
The VAIO Recovery Wizard appears.
Other options here:
http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/m...200%2034432948
http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/m...200%2034432948
Packard Bell laptop recovery
When the Packard Bell logo appears, press the
When the Packard Bell logo appears, press the
F11 key for a few seconds to start the Recovery Program.
Toshiba laptop recovery
Recovery procedure for Toshiba laptops (may not work for all models but worth a try).
Recovery procedure for Toshiba laptops (may not work for all models but worth a try).
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Windows Vista and Seven Recovery Disc Download
If you're like most PC users, you probably got Windows Vista with a new PC or laptop. And if you're like 99% of the population, you get your new machines from one of the major manufacturers. Dell, Acer, HP, Toshiba, Lenovo, they all have one thing in common: they don't give you a real Windows Vista installation disc with your purchase. Instead, they bundle what they call a "recovery disc" (that's if you're lucky - otherwise you'll have a recovery partition instead) with your machine and leave it at that.
It doesn't matter that you just paid a thousand dollars for a machine that comes with a valid Windows Vista license - your computer manufacturer just don't want to spend the money (or perhaps take on the responsibility) of giving you a Windows Vista installation DVD to accompany your expensive purchase.
The problem is, with Windows Vista, the installation media serves more than one purpose. It's not just a way to get Windows installed, it's also the only way of recovering a borked installation. The Windows Vista DVD has a "recovery center" that provides you with the option of recovering your system via automated recovery (searches for problems and attempts to fix them automatically), rolling-back to a system restore point, recovering a full PC backup, or accessing a command-line recovery console for advanced recovery purposes.
Microsoft seems to have realized this problem, and have thankfully made a recovery disc for this purpose. It contains the contents of the Windows Vista DVD's "recovery center," as we've come to refer to it. It cannot be used to install or reinstall Windows Vista, and just serves as a Windows PE interface to recovering your PC. Technically, one could re-create this installation media with freely-downloadable media from Microsoft (namely the Microsoft WAIK kit, a multi-gigabyte download); but it's damn-decent of Microsoft to make this available to Windows' users who might not be capable of creating such a thing on their own.
NeoSmart Technologies is hosting a copy of the Windows Vista Recovery Disc for your convenience. It is a 120 MiB download, and in the standard ISO format.
All Recovery Discs - Direct Download (External)
Please see this post for info on how to download and use .torrent files. If you are unable or unwilling to download these files via bittorrent, we have partnered with SystemDiscs.com to make direct download links to these ISO images available. However, please note that due to the large file size and high demand, SystemDiscs.com charges for the direct download links.
You'll need to burn this ISO image to a CD or DVD before you can use it as a bootable recovery medium. NeoSmart Technologies has published a guide on how to burn an ISO image to CD or DVD with your favorite burning program, which you can read if you need more information or help on this topic.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
MS Win 7 32/64 bit support in Acronis Products
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Created - Jun 17, 2009; Updated - Apr 4, 2011
List of Acronis products that support the Windows 7 operating system
Description
Deutsch FrançaisList of Acronis products that support the Windows 7 operating systemDescription
- NO (grey) - Not supported
- YES (light green) - Supported with limitations. Click the asterisk for limitations
- YES (dark green) - Full support
- Acronis Storage Node does not support tape drives. See Acronis Backup & Recovery 10 Tape Support in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7. Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 are supported starting from Acronis Backup & Recovery 10 Build 11105
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Never Re-install Windows Again
Part 1
Part 2 Drive Partitioning
Step 4: Partition your drive 
Part 2 Drive Partitioning
The process involves creating a second partition using the free space on your C: drive then, after the partition is created, moving some of your data from the C: drive to the new partition.
Step 1: Determine your free disk space
The first thing you need to do is determine whether you have enough free disk to allow partitioning. If you don't, you can't partition your drive without first moving some of your data off your C: drive to an external USB drive, CD/DVD or online backup service..
Go to My Computer and note the size of your C: drive and the amount of free space available. In the following example the C: drive is 186 GB drive and has 169 GB of free space. The difference between them is 17GB; that' s the amount of space currently being used.
What this means is that I can create a large partition of up to 169 GB using the free space and have plenty of room on the second partition to move my data from the first partition.
If your drive is like this and has more free space than space used then you don't have a problem. You can go straight to Step 2 below.
But what if you don't have that much free space?. For example what if you had 100 GB used and only 86 GB of free space? On the face of it it may appear that there's not enough room but in fact it's still possible.
That's because you don't need to move all the 100 GB that's currently on the C: drive onto the second partition.
Let's work out how much data you actually need to move. More specifically we are going to work out what you not going to move and subtract that from the total amount of data on your C: drive. The difference is the amount of data you are going to move.
From My Computer double click on the C: drive. You should now see all the folders on the C: drive.
Now right click on the Windows folder and select Properties. The folder size will then be calculated. Write down the final calculated figure for "Size on disk."
Do the same for the "Documents and Settings" and the "Program files" folders and then add the total disk space taken by these three folders. For example let's us say you came up with these figures:
| Windows | 4.2 GB |
| Documents and Settings | 7.6 GB |
| Program Files | 4.7 GB |
| Total ("system space") | 16.6 GB |
Let's call the total the "system space." Your system space could be anywhere from 4GB to 20GB depending on the number of programs on your PC and the amount of data you have accumulated.
We won't be moving any of the files in the system space to our new partition so we don't need to allow for that space on that new partition.
So subtract the system space from the disk space used on the C: drive. The difference is the amount of data you have to move to the new partition.
Here's the calculation for our example using a 186 GB drive with 100 GB used and 86 GB of free space:
Data to be moved = 100 GB - 16.5 GB = 83.5 GB
So we have to move 83.5 GB to move. As we have 86 GB of free space that's enough. That's means we can create a 86 GB partition and have enough room on that partition to move onto it all our data we need to move..
If when you do the calculation for your PC you get a similar result, i.e. plenty of room, then you can stop reading now and move on to step 2.
If you still don't have enough spare disk space then I'm afraid you will have to backup some of your data onto a USB hard drive, flash drive CD / DVD or online backup service and then delete it from your hard drive.
The amount of data you need to backup and delete can easily be calculated by the formula:
Data to be backed up and deleted from C: = (total drive space used - drive free space - system space) divided by 2.
So if our 186GB drive has 150GB used and only 36GB free the amount of data to be backed up and then deleted from C: would be:
(150-36-16.5)/2 or 48.75GB.
That's quite a lot of data to backup and deleted but I'm afraid that's what's necessary if you want to partition your drive. Don't move on to step 2 until you have freed up this disk space.
Step 2: Download the partitioning software and burn it to a CD
Download the software: The freeware product we will be using is the GParted Live CD. Download the 51.2MB file called gparted-livecd-0.3.4-10.iso from here.
Download the software: The freeware product we will be using is the GParted Live CD. Download the 51.2MB file called gparted-livecd-0.3.4-10.iso from here.
Burn the ISO file You must burn the ISO file you downloaded to a CD. Most CD burners will allow ISO burning but if yours doesn't then you can find a freeware ISO burner here along with instructions how to use it.
Test your newly burnt CD by putting it in your CD drive and rebooting. Your PC should boot from the CD and bring up the Gnome Partition Editor boot options screen (see screenshot below). If your GParted CD boots fine then remove the CD from the tray and boot back into Windows. You can now go to Step 3.
If your CD doesn't boot then the most likely problem is that you didn't burn the ISO correctly so try again. A common mistake is to copy the ISO file to the CD rather than burn the image to the CD. Read your burner instructions for help.
It's also possible you BIOS is not set properly for CD booting. If so, you may find this guide useful.
Step 3: Prepare your hard drive for partitioning
Check your C drive for errors: From Windows go to My Computer, right click on your C: drive and select Properties / Tools / Error checking / Check now and then check both boxes and press Start. Windows will ask if you want to schedule the disk check next time you restart Windows. Answer "Yes" and reboot. The disk check could take some time; anything from 5 minutes to two hours depending on your drive size and the number of files on the drive.
Defragment your disk: After the disk check has completed Windows should reboot. From Windows you should now defragment your drive. You can use the defragmentation program built into Windows but you'll get better results using a third party defragger. For this application I recommend JKDefrag which you can download for free from here .
JKDefrag does not require installation; it can be run directly from the .exe file. In fact that's all you have to do. Just double click the .exe file and the defragmentation will start.
Defragmentation may take anything from a few minutes to a few hours depending on the size of your hard drive, the number of files on it and the degree of fragmentation. JKDefrag shows you its progress so you can decide yourself whether you should hang around or take the dog for a walk.
Step 4: Partition your drive
We are now ready for partitioning. In this step I'll show you how to:
- Start the GParted partitioning program
- Reduce the size of your C: partition
- Use the spare disk space to create an extended partition
- Create a logical drive for your data within the extended partition
Start the GParted partitioning program:
Put the GParted CD you created in step 2 in your PC's CD tray and reboot. Once the PC boots from the CD you should get a screen that looks like this: (apologies for the quality - I had to use a digital camera)
Press to accept the default "auto-configuration" boot option. As the boot proceeds press when asked; once to accept the default keyboard and again for the default language.
Finally when the boot has completed GParted should come up the desktop. It will look something like this.
This display for my test PC shows a single line for a hard drive called "hda1" of 186.3 GB capacity with 17.28GB used. Your figures will of course be different.
The name "hda1" is the Linux way of referring to your hard drive. It's roughly equivalent to "C:" in Windows.
If more than one line appears on this display and you know you have only one physical hard disk in your PC then your drive is already partitioned and you should abandon any attempt at further partitioning. That's for experts only.
Computer hardware vendors like Dell quite often put "hidden partitions" on the the disks of the computers they sell. They do this for support reasons: a customer's computer can be restored to its original state from the hidden partition.
These hidden partitions may be "hidden" from Windows but they will show up in GParted. So don't be surprised if you find one of these partitions, they are common. If you do, it's time to bail out as adding further partitions or deleting the hidden partition may have unknown consequences.
Reduce the size of your C: partition:
Right click on the disk drive (that's the line starting with /dev/hda1) and select "Resize/Move" from the menu.
Enter in the "New Size" box the desired size of your system partition in megabytes. This figure should be the used space plus an allowance of 1000-2000MB rounded up to the nearest 1000. The extra space is to allow for the possibility your paging file may grow and other general contingencies. If your space is really tight just round up to the nearest 1000
So in the example from Step 1 above, our used space was 17000MB (17GB). Lets take this up to 20000MB (20GB) . To do this we would enter 20000 in the "New Size" box.
After entering the size of the system partition click in the box below labeled "Free Space Following." GParted will then calculate the free space for you. Your screen should look like the one below though obviously the figures will be different..
Now click the Resize/Move button. You should see something similar to this:
Use the spare disk space to create an extended partition: Right click on the "Unallocated" bar and select "New." From the pull down menu next to "Create as" select "Extended Partition." Your screen should look like the one below.
Now press the Add button. You should now see something like this:
Create a logical drive for your data within the extended partition: Right click on the "unallocated" bar and select "New." Check that the number in the "New Size" box is the same as the "Maximum Size" shown at the top of the screen. If not change the maximum size. From the pull down menu next to "Create as" select "Logical Partition." From the pull down menu next to "Filesystem" select "ntfs." You screen should look like the one below.
Now press the Add button. You screen should now look like this:
We are now ready to put our changes into effect. If you feel something is not quite right then now is the time to bail out as no changes have been made to your disk. You can safely exit GParted, remove the CD from the tray and reboot Windows.
If you are happy things are as they should be then select "Edit" from the top menu bar and then "Apply All Operations." You will be asked then asked to confirm the request. If you are happy that you have your data securely backed up select "Apply"
GParted will now shrink your system partition and create your data partition. The process will take a few minutes so be patient. Once completed select "Close." GParted will then rescan your disks. When completed select "GParted / Quit." and your system will now reboot into Windows. Remember to remove the GParted CD from your CD tray!
Rebooting Windows may take a long time as Windows will insist on doing a thorough disk check of your new partitions. This is a good thing so please don't abort the disk check due to impatience.
After rebooting Windows go to My Computer. You now should see two hard disk drives. One will be your reduced-size C: drive and the other be your new data partition. The letter assigned to the new drive will depend on what CD drives and other devices you have installed. Here's how my test PC looked after partitioning.
Compare this to the first screen shot at the top of this page.
The C: disk has been reduced from 186GB to 19.5GB with 2.25GB of free space. The F: disk is the new partition. It's 166 GB in size and has all of that available as free space. That's because there is nothing on it!
Not for long. We are now going to move some of your data from the C: drive to the new partition.
Step 5: Move some of your data to the new hard drive
Ideally you should move all your user data from the C: drive to your new data partition. However with Windows it's extremely difficult to cleanly separate all your data from the operating system.
Rather than adopt a purist approach I recommend a practical one: I suggest you only move data that's easy to move and won't cause any few subsequent operational problems.
The three categories of data I suggest you move are the My Documents folder, any stand-alone data folders and your email files.
Moving the My Documents folder. This is not complicated but you have to make sure you get the drive letter assigned to your new partition correct. In the screen shot shown above the new drive letter was F but on your system it could be something different. I'm going to use F in the following instructions but you should substitute the correct letter for your system.
What we are going to do is relocate My Documents to the folder F:/My Documents. Here's how to do it:
Go to My Documents and select Properties.
When you've clicked on Properties, select "Move" and then navigate to your new partition. That's F in my case. Then click "Make New Folder." Enter "My Documents" as the folder name and hit Enter and then OK. Windows will then ask you whether you want to move your documents; click Yes.
Moving your documents make take some time. Once moved, though, you can access them normally from the "My Documents" icon on the desktop or elsewhere.
In the process you'll free up a lot of room on your C: drive. Defrag the drive so it can be utilized by Windows in the most effective manner.
For more information you can consult this Microsoft document. http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310147
Moving Stand-alone Data Folders Most users have created folders on their C: drive for storing MP3 files, videos, digital photos and other files. There is no reason these files can't be moved to your new partition.
Go through each of the folders on your C: drive and decide which can be moved. Folders containing installed programs should not be moved only folders containing data. If in doubt, don't move it.
When you move your data folders you may have to change the settings in some of your programs. For example if you move a media library you'll need to change your media player settings to let it know where your library is now located.
Moving files from C: to your new drive is easy. From My Computer click in the C: drive then right folder on the folder you want to move and select "Cut." Then from My Computer click on your new drive, then in a blank space right click and select "Paste."
If you are moving large quantities of data you may want to consider installing the freeware program YCopy that allows you copy without being in attendance to answer Windows copy dialog questions.
Moving Your Email Files. This is an optional step as it'snot quite as simple as moving the My Documents folder or your data folders. The reason I suggest it at all is because email files are extremely valuable to most users and they change often. If you ever have to restore Windows you would probably not want to write over your email files with an older version. Moving your email to another partition prevents your email data being over-written.
However you can achieve a similar result by regularly backing up your email. If you then have to restore Windows you will lose your most recent email but will still have the capacity to recover that email from the backup copy.
My suggestion is that if it's easy to move your email to another partition then do so. Otherwise skip this step and put in a backup plan for your email instead.
Some email programs are easier to move than others. That's because they store their email files in different ways and in different locations. As a result I can't give general instructions for moving your email files. Instead I'll give you some links to guides that show you how to move the email files for the most common email clients. If your email client is not shown then do a Google search or speak with your vendor.
If you can't understand the instructions in the following guides then simply don't move your email files. It's not the end of the world if they stay on the C: drive. Do however, back them up regularly.
Microsoft Outlook Express: http://www.insideoutlookexpress.com/faqs/how.htm#movestore
Microsoft Outlook: http://www.slipstick.com/config/movepst.htm
Mozilla Thunderbird: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Thunderbird_:_FAQs_:_Changing_Profile_Folder_Location
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
HP Pavilion dv2000 Vista -- Seven
Creating a Recovery CD Set from a command prompt
Use the following steps to create a Recovery CD set without having Windows open:
NOTE: You can create only recovery CDs using this method. You cannot create recovery DVDs in a non-Windows environment.
- Turn on the computer and press the F11 key repeatedly when the first screen displays.
- Click Advanced Options .
- Press and hold the Alt key, press the D key, and then release the keys.
A window with a command prompt (C:\minint\system32) opens. - If the computer does not have a memory card reader, type the following: d:
If the computer has a memory card reader, type the following: h: - Press Enter and type the following at the D:\> or H:\> prompt: cd windows
- Press Enter and type the following at the D:\Windows> or H:\Windows> prompt: cd creator
- Press Enter and type the following command exactly as it is shown here (including quotation marks and space): "CD Creator.exe"
- Press Enter and click Start Creation or NEXT (depending on your computer). If you do not see either of these selections, press the Enter key on the keyboard to start the Recovery CD Creator program.
- When the recovery CD creator program begins, follow the directions to create the Recovery CD set.
The recovery disc have a time period of 90 days from the date of purchase of notebook for its creation. However, if you try to create them after the said time period, you may experience problems. The same rule applies in case of new hard drive.
I am afraid that there is no command console available to initiate creation of recovery discs. Even though the recovery partition seems to be fully functional, it is in the hard drive only. The executable files named "CD creator.exe" is just an image.
Though there are third party software available for recovery disc, however they would eventually create problems as the hard drive has failed.
Considering the present situation, we recommend that you replace the hard drive and purchase new recovery disc.
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Best solution
First thing to do is if you are at least able to run windows then you need to start up windows
Navigate to the "My Computer" Icon and click it
Now at the top of that window you need to click tools
Now click folder options
Click view
Now you want to make sure that you un-check the boxes that say "Hide System Files" or "View Hidden Files"
After that is done click ok and exit
Now you should be able to see the hidden drive in the My Computer window.
What you want to do is navigate through the recovery drive there and make sure not to change anything.
What you want to look for is a folder that is named something along the lines of "Apps" or "Applications"
If you find the folder that contains the applications then you begin the process of clicking on the zip files to un-zip them.
Eventually one of them will be the program that you need to create the system recovery disks!
After I un-zipped the files I found the hp software in the C: drive in a folder called HP.
I opened the program and presto it worked and now I have new recovery disks!
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Try windows 7
here is the guide link for dv2000 model for upgrade to windows 7
Windows-7-Upgrade-Guide-for-dv2000-models
3. Before you will upgrade to Windows 7 please make Vista Recovery CD/DVD. How to do it all informations here.
4. All Vista drivers and pre-installed by HP software for your model are in C:\swsetup folder.
If you still have it on your HDD then copy this folder to CD/DVD. You may need them someday.
5. Users with AMD processors reported that their dv2000 models were very quickly overheated after installing Windows 7.
So if you want to install this system and you've got this processor remember about it and be oversensitive on this issue.
How you may check Your notebook CPU (processor), GPU (graphic card), motherboard or HDD temperature?
To do that use HWMonitor (free and recommended) or Everest.
One of our experienced users (CherylG) which have dv2000 model solved this problem by runing Windows Update.
Resource:
How to install Windows updates
6. If Your model have nVidia graphic card then please check how high temperature this device have under Vista.
This way you will know is it working ok in Windows 7 too.
2. In search box type your laptop product number (p/n).
Resource:
How to Locate the Notebook p/n
4. Under notebook picture you will find Your model name (example: HP Pavilion dv2205eu Notebook PC).
5. On the same page click on Product Information -> Product Specifications and you will find all informations about your hardaware.
How to install Windows 7 and what you should know while upgrading:
1. Guide: How to Do a Clean Installation with Windows 7
2. All Windows 7 drivers you will find in next post below.
3. Some of drivers have comment then they are originaly made for Vista system.
When normal installation will fail, then try to run unsuccessfully installed file in Compatibility Mode (Windows Vista, Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2).
Windows-7-Upgrade-Guide-for-dv2000-models/td-p/186936
If you have Intel processor:
Intel Chipset (Install and reboot before other drivers) here (ver 9.1.1.1025 for 32/64 bit Win7)
Intel Rapid Storage Technology here (ver 9.6.0.1014 for 32/64 bit Win7)
If you have AMD processor:
nVidia Chipset (Install and reboot before other drivers) here (Vista)
Important information for users with nVidia chipset!
If you have 4GB of RAM or more then check Microsoft knowledge base article about solution on some problems which you may have here.
Intel Graphic:
Intel 950 and Intel X3100 here (ver 15.12.75.4.1930 for Win7 32 bit) or here (ver 15.12.75.4.1930 for Win7 64 bit)
nVidia Graphic:
Important information!
If you have installed any nVidia drivers for graphic card then before You will install other version You will need first to remove old drivers
from your system. Check below guide how to do it (this is not standard uninstallation process):
How to remove nVidia graphic drivers from Windows system.
Drivers:
nVidia GeForce 8400M GS here (ver 197.16 for Win7 32 bit ) or here (ver 197.16 for Win7 64 bit)
nVidia GeForce GO 6150M, 7150M, 7200M, 7400M cards:
OPTION 1
First try to install original Vista drivers for your model.
Resource:
How to find all Vista audio and graphic drivers for specific model on HP sites?
OPTION 2
If original drivers will not work then try modded drivers ver 195.81 (remember to remove old drivers first):
How to install them under Windows 7?
1. Download driver here (for Win7 32 bit) or here (for Win7 64 bit) double click and select extract,
2. Download from this site with drivers also INF Modified and replace original INF in extracted folder,
3. Install & reboot.
OPTION 3
Last thing which you may do is installing graphic driver from Windows Update (remember to remove old drivers first):
1.Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button
, clicking ' All Programs ', and then clicking ' Windows Update '.
2.In the left pane, click ' Check for updates ', and then wait while Windows looks for the latest updates for your computer.
3.Select the ' Optional Updates ' and install from there only driver for Your graphic card.
Conexant HD Audio
Use original Vista drivers for your model.
Resource:
How to find all Vista audio and graphic drivers for specific model on HP sites?
Conexant Modem here (ver 7.64.00.50 A) (Vista)
HP QuickPlay here (ver 3.7 v.6112 for 32/64 bit Win7)
Notes:
Resource:
Uninstalling Software in Windows 7
Uninstall or change a program in Windows 7
If you burned CD/DVD with C:\swsetup folder as suggested in guide then you will find it there.
HP Quick Launch Buttons here (ver 6.50.13.1 for 32/64 bit Win7)
Intel Wireless here (ver 13.0.0.107 for 32/64 bit Win7)
Broadcom Wireless here (ver 5.60.48.35 for 32/64 bit Win7)
Atheros Wireless here (ver 8.0.0.316 for 32/64 bit Win7)
HP Wireless Assistant here (ver 3.50.12.1 for 32/64 bit Win7)
Bluetooth Wireless here (ver 6.2.1.500 for 32/64 bit Win7) Only for models with Bluetooth.
Note:
You do not know how to install Bluetooth driver?
Check below link:
How to install HP Bluetooth driver in Windows 7.
Marvell Yukon 88E8039 Lan here (ver 10.70.5.3 for 32/64 bit Win7) Only for models with Intel processor.
Models with AMD processors don't need to install any extra file for ethernet., because drivers for it are in chipset package.
Ricoh 5-1 Card Reader Driver here (ver 6.10.01.03 for 32/64 bit Win7)
For dv20xx, dv21xx, dv22xx, dv23xx, dv24xx models (example: dv2367am means that Your model is dv23xx):
Synaptics TouchPad here (ver 15.0.17.4 for 32/64 bit Win7)
Note:
This version enables multitouch gestures on Synaptics touchpad.
For dv25xx, dv26xx, dv27xx, dv28xx, dv29xx models (example: dv2932tx means that Your model is dv29xx):
Alps TouchPad here (ver 7.5.1711.118 A for 32/64 bit Win7)
Important information!
If after installing above ALPS driver you will have problem with " jumping cursor " then uninstall current driver and use Vista driver for your specific model.
Cyberlink YouCam here (ver 2.0.3115 for 32/64 bit Win7)
Note:
If you have any problem with your webcam then check below HP document:
Fixing Webcam Problems in Windows 7
Testing a Webcam using Your Favorite Instant Messenger
3VRX here (ver 2.5 for 32/64 bit Win7)
Note:
Here is YouTube video which shows what can be done with this software.
1. Uninstall all previous fingerprint reader drivers and software
Check below guide how to do it (this is not standard uninstallation process):
How to uninstall AuthenTec fingerprint software and driver
2. You may install now correct fingeprint reader driver and software.
There are available two applications to this device:
- AuthenTec TrueSuite
and
- DigitalPersona Personal (recommended).
Information on how to install both softwares you will find in below guides:
AuthenTec TrueSuite, AuthenTec fingerprint and Windows 7
DigitalPersona Personal, AuthenTec fingerprint and Windows 7
How can you check is your DVD drive with LightScribe?
On DVD panel there will be LightScribe logo.
LightScribe Host Software here (ver 1.18.13.1 for 32/64 bit Win7)
===========================
Try windows 7
here is the guide link for dv2000 model for upgrade to windows 7
Windows-7-Upgrade-Guide-for-dv2000-models
3. Before you will upgrade to Windows 7 please make Vista Recovery CD/DVD. How to do it all informations here.
4. All Vista drivers and pre-installed by HP software for your model are in C:\swsetup folder.
If you still have it on your HDD then copy this folder to CD/DVD. You may need them someday.
5. Users with AMD processors reported that their dv2000 models were very quickly overheated after installing Windows 7.
So if you want to install this system and you've got this processor remember about it and be oversensitive on this issue.
How you may check Your notebook CPU (processor), GPU (graphic card), motherboard or HDD temperature?
To do that use HWMonitor (free and recommended) or Everest.
One of our experienced users (CherylG) which have dv2000 model solved this problem by runing Windows Update.
Resource:
How to install Windows updates
6. If Your model have nVidia graphic card then please check how high temperature this device have under Vista.
This way you will know is it working ok in Windows 7 too.
How to find out which model you've got and specifications for it:
1. Click on Support & Drivers link. (Upper part of this page.)2. In search box type your laptop product number (p/n).
Resource:
How to Locate the Notebook p/n
4. Under notebook picture you will find Your model name (example: HP Pavilion dv2205eu Notebook PC).
5. On the same page click on Product Information -> Product Specifications and you will find all informations about your hardaware.
How to install Windows 7 and what you should know while upgrading:
1. Guide: How to Do a Clean Installation with Windows 7
2. All Windows 7 drivers you will find in next post below.
3. Some of drivers have comment then they are originaly made for Vista system.
When normal installation will fail, then try to run unsuccessfully installed file in Compatibility Mode (Windows Vista, Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2).
Windows-7-Upgrade-Guide-for-dv2000-models/td-p/186936
CHIPSET DRIVERS
Solution on COPROCESSOR with yellow exclamation mark (
)
)If you have Intel processor:
Intel Chipset (Install and reboot before other drivers) here (ver 9.1.1.1025 for 32/64 bit Win7)
Intel Rapid Storage Technology here (ver 9.6.0.1014 for 32/64 bit Win7)
If you have AMD processor:
nVidia Chipset (Install and reboot before other drivers) here (Vista)
Important information for users with nVidia chipset!
If you have 4GB of RAM or more then check Microsoft knowledge base article about solution on some problems which you may have here.
GRAPHIC DRIVERS
Intel Graphic:
Intel 950 and Intel X3100 here (ver 15.12.75.4.1930 for Win7 32 bit) or here (ver 15.12.75.4.1930 for Win7 64 bit)
nVidia Graphic:
Important information!
If you have installed any nVidia drivers for graphic card then before You will install other version You will need first to remove old drivers
from your system. Check below guide how to do it (this is not standard uninstallation process):
How to remove nVidia graphic drivers from Windows system.
Drivers:
nVidia GeForce 8400M GS here (ver 197.16 for Win7 32 bit ) or here (ver 197.16 for Win7 64 bit)
nVidia GeForce GO 6150M, 7150M, 7200M, 7400M cards:
OPTION 1
First try to install original Vista drivers for your model.
Resource:
How to find all Vista audio and graphic drivers for specific model on HP sites?
OPTION 2
If original drivers will not work then try modded drivers ver 195.81 (remember to remove old drivers first):
How to install them under Windows 7?
1. Download driver here (for Win7 32 bit) or here (for Win7 64 bit) double click and select extract,
2. Download from this site with drivers also INF Modified and replace original INF in extracted folder,
3. Install & reboot.
OPTION 3
Last thing which you may do is installing graphic driver from Windows Update (remember to remove old drivers first):
1.Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button
, clicking ' All Programs ', and then clicking ' Windows Update '.2.In the left pane, click ' Check for updates ', and then wait while Windows looks for the latest updates for your computer.
3.Select the ' Optional Updates ' and install from there only driver for Your graphic card.
AUDIO DRIVERS
Conexant HD Audio
Use original Vista drivers for your model.
Resource:
How to find all Vista audio and graphic drivers for specific model on HP sites?
MODEM DRIVERS
Conexant Modem here (ver 7.64.00.50 A) (Vista)
HP QUICK PLAY
HP QuickPlay here (ver 3.7 v.6112 for 32/64 bit Win7)
Notes:
- It must be installed before HP Quick Launch Buttons.
- You've installed this software and it hangs while using?
Resource:
Uninstalling Software in Windows 7
Uninstall or change a program in Windows 7
If you burned CD/DVD with C:\swsetup folder as suggested in guide then you will find it there.
HP Quick Launch Buttons
Solution on KEYBOARD FILTER with yellow exclamation mark ()
) HP Quick Launch Buttons here (ver 6.50.13.1 for 32/64 bit Win7)
WIRELESS DRIVERS
Intel Wireless here (ver 13.0.0.107 for 32/64 bit Win7)
Broadcom Wireless here (ver 5.60.48.35 for 32/64 bit Win7)
Atheros Wireless here (ver 8.0.0.316 for 32/64 bit Win7)
HP Wireless Assistant here (ver 3.50.12.1 for 32/64 bit Win7)
Bluetooth Wireless here (ver 6.2.1.500 for 32/64 bit Win7) Only for models with Bluetooth.
Note:
You do not know how to install Bluetooth driver?
Check below link:
How to install HP Bluetooth driver in Windows 7.
ETHERNET DRIVERS
Marvell Yukon 88E8039 Lan here (ver 10.70.5.3 for 32/64 bit Win7) Only for models with Intel processor.
Models with AMD processors don't need to install any extra file for ethernet., because drivers for it are in chipset package.
CARD READER
Solution on BASE SYSTEM DEVICE with yellow exclamation mark ()
)Ricoh 5-1 Card Reader Driver here (ver 6.10.01.03 for 32/64 bit Win7)
TOUCHPAD DRIVER
For dv20xx, dv21xx, dv22xx, dv23xx, dv24xx models (example: dv2367am means that Your model is dv23xx):
Synaptics TouchPad here (ver 15.0.17.4 for 32/64 bit Win7)
Note:
This version enables multitouch gestures on Synaptics touchpad.
For dv25xx, dv26xx, dv27xx, dv28xx, dv29xx models (example: dv2932tx means that Your model is dv29xx):
Alps TouchPad here (ver 7.5.1711.118 A for 32/64 bit Win7)
Important information!
If after installing above ALPS driver you will have problem with " jumping cursor " then uninstall current driver and use Vista driver for your specific model.
ONLY IF YOUR MODEL HAS: WEBCAM
Cyberlink YouCam here (ver 2.0.3115 for 32/64 bit Win7)
Note:
If you have any problem with your webcam then check below HP document:
Fixing Webcam Problems in Windows 7
Testing a Webcam using Your Favorite Instant Messenger
3VRX (optional software)
on-screen visuals and associated sounds that are displayed and heard when adjusting volume
3VRX here (ver 2.5 for 32/64 bit Win7)
Note:
Here is YouTube video which shows what can be done with this software.
ONLY IF YOUR MODEL HAS: FINGERPRINT READER
1. Uninstall all previous fingerprint reader drivers and software
Check below guide how to do it (this is not standard uninstallation process):
How to uninstall AuthenTec fingerprint software and driver
2. You may install now correct fingeprint reader driver and software.
There are available two applications to this device:
- AuthenTec TrueSuite
and
- DigitalPersona Personal (recommended).
Information on how to install both softwares you will find in below guides:
AuthenTec TrueSuite, AuthenTec fingerprint and Windows 7
DigitalPersona Personal, AuthenTec fingerprint and Windows 7
ONLY IF YOUR MODEL HAS: DVD DRIVE WITH LIGHTSCRIBE
How can you check is your DVD drive with LightScribe?
On DVD panel there will be LightScribe logo.
LightScribe Host Software here (ver 1.18.13.1 for 32/64 bit Win7)
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