Solved creating recovery discs

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I have a presario c700 notebook. I tried making recovery discs years ago, and it didnt work.

so I'm trying again but its not letting me make them. says its been done and is only allowed once per PC.

is there some way I can get around this so I can make the discs?

it's not a big deal if I can't, since I have the partition with the backup on it that I can restore from if needed. I just wanted to make the discs also if I could.

thanks for any help.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    presario C714NR, inspiron 531, iMac
    Memory
    2gb on pc, 4gb on imac.
Welcome
This should answer your question
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/141820-create-recovery-disc.html
What you want to do however, is to download and make an image back up with Macrium Reflect. Then no matter what your problem you can use the image and be as good as new
http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.aspx

The recovery disc link that I have given you will allow you to boot in the event of problems.
The Macrium will get you back in the event of a major disaster. It will bring you back to the point that you were the last time you updated Macrium
 

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    Dell XPS420
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    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
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    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
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    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
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You are very welcome.
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
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    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
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Hi,
Try this method!

For HP users that cant access Recovery Disks/ISOs. This can be for you.

Firstly, Windows Explorer will not display ALLSYSTEM files even though you have selected Show All. I'm sure they don't want novices to access all files just in case
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This is bcoz of File Attributes. The File Attributes determine whether one can read/write/del or even view.

To VIEW/DELETE these "hidden" files is to use the Command Prompt - a slim down DOS enviroment.

I recall my DOS years, where I did everything plus more in DOS and XTREEGOLD. It was truly GOLD!

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To find the hidden HPCD.SYS files in the RECOVERY partition and HDD is to:

1. Access Command Prompt
2. D:
3. DIR /AH - This displays ALL files with Hidden Attributes.
You should see the HPCD.SYS file.
4. Next you have to remove the Read Only System and Hidden Attributes in
order to delete.
5. type ATTRIB -R -A -S -H HPCD.SYS (This removes the required attributes
so you can delete or make changes.)
6. DEL HPCD.SYS

HARD DRIVE HPCD.SYS is the same.

1. C:
2. CD WINDOWS\SMINST
3. ATTRIB -R -A -S -H HPCD.SYS
4. DEL HPCD.SYS


KACHOW! You should be able to sucessfully perform the HP Recovery Disks!
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  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP-Pavilion m9280.uk-a
    CPU
    2.30 gigahertz AMD Phenom 9600 Quad-Core
    Motherboard
    ASUSTek Computer INC. NARRA3 3.02
    Memory
    3582 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory (4 Gig)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS NVIDIA Geforce GTS450
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition 7.1 Audio (HP drivers)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2408 24.0" (Dual monitor)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 * 1200, 1920 * 1200
    Hard Drives
    3*500 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
    Plus 2x USB (160Gig each) external HDD
    BluRay & DVD Weiters
    HL-DT-ST BD-RE GGW-H20L SCSI CdRom (Bluray RW) Device
    AlViDrv BDDVDROM SCSI CdRom (Blueray) Device
    TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-H653N SCSI CdRom
    Internet Speed
    40 Meg
getting an error on the 2nd part., file not found. HPCD.sys (on the attrib command)


HARD DRIVE HPCD.SYS is the same. 1. C: 2. CD WINDOWS\SMINST 3. ATTRIB -R -A -S -H HPCD.SYS 4. DEL HPCD.SYS KACHOW! You should be able to sucessfully perform the HP Recovery Disks! [IMG said:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/images/smilies/smile.gif[/IMG])
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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    presario C714NR, inspiron 531, iMac
    Memory
    2gb on pc, 4gb on imac.
looks like it may work though. it's telling me to insert a disc. never got that far before. It always said the discs were already created, can only create one set of recovery discs per PC.

it requires 2 dvds, and I only have 1 left, so I cant' try it until I get more. but looks like it's going to work. very cool. thanks. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    presario C714NR, inspiron 531, iMac
    Memory
    2gb on pc, 4gb on imac.
Hi,

The second HPcd.sys file is created when the recovery disks have been completed & as you stated it never complete II guess the file was missed.

Glad you are getting somewhere.

Please note the excellent comments above regarding full system backup. These disks will only return the system to "Day one" & then you will have a lot of updating to do & (Without backups) you will loose your documents, pictures, etc.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP-Pavilion m9280.uk-a
    CPU
    2.30 gigahertz AMD Phenom 9600 Quad-Core
    Motherboard
    ASUSTek Computer INC. NARRA3 3.02
    Memory
    3582 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory (4 Gig)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS NVIDIA Geforce GTS450
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition 7.1 Audio (HP drivers)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2408 24.0" (Dual monitor)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 * 1200, 1920 * 1200
    Hard Drives
    3*500 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
    Plus 2x USB (160Gig each) external HDD
    BluRay & DVD Weiters
    HL-DT-ST BD-RE GGW-H20L SCSI CdRom (Bluray RW) Device
    AlViDrv BDDVDROM SCSI CdRom (Blueray) Device
    TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-H653N SCSI CdRom
    Internet Speed
    40 Meg
update.

this tip worked. I was able to create the discs. thanks again. :D
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    presario C714NR, inspiron 531, iMac
    Memory
    2gb on pc, 4gb on imac.
Now that lottiemanision has helped solve the problem, be sure to download and make an image of your OS. If you do have an image and you have a problem, again, you will not have to go back to square one. You can reimage with all your stuff included.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
good reminder.

so, I guess I need to use the program mentioned to image the current state of the hard drive? I was a little unsure how to proceed on that... never used that program before. need to take a closer look at it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    presario C714NR, inspiron 531, iMac
    Memory
    2gb on pc, 4gb on imac.

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
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