Vista - Moving HP factory image D:

Hi everyone, I'm working toward dual boot w/ Home P.32bit and x64Ultimate. I want to move the Hewlett P. factory image D: to
an external HDD. I would also like to later be able to use that same HDD for x64 Ultimate total backup and restore, 1. can it be done?
2. Will Vista partition tool partition an external HDD. Or do I need
partition tool software, if so please suggest what to get.

Is HP factory image D: the same as the 15 cd set of back ups
that I made when I got my machine. 1. If so should I keep both
sets (can't hurt). 2. Is one better than the other to use if need be?

I'm on my way to work now so I won't be able to respond until
later tonight (5 Feb. eastern standard time)

Thank you all in advance for your help. Bare Foot Kid

A preinstalled version of Windows Vista must remain
on the same drive and partition as it came from the factory
You cannot move or install a Windows operating system
to an external hard drive.

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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"Bare Foot Kid" <Bare.Foot.Kid.34bhm3@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote in message news:Bare.Foot.Kid.34bhm3@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net...

Hi everyone, I'm working toward dual boot w/ Home P.32bit and
x64Ultimate. I want to move the Hewlett P. factory image D: to
an external HDD. I would also like to later be able to use that same
HDD for x64 Ultimate total backup and restore, 1. can it be done?
2. Will Vista partition tool partition an external HDD. Or do I need
partition tool software, if so please suggest what to get.

Is HP factory image D: the same as the 15 cd set of back ups
that I made when I got my machine. 1. If so should I keep both
sets (can't hurt). 2. Is one better than the other to use if need be?

I'm on my way to work now so I won't be able to respond until
later tonight (5 Feb. eastern standard time)

Thank you all in advance for your help. Bare Foot Kid


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Bare Foot Kid

Jesus loves you just the way you are !

If you boot into that restore partition, you should get an option on how to make a bootable DVD backup of that partition that does the same job. Consult with your documentation on how to do this if the option is not clear.

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:50911FEB-730A-4EBF-B198-47917BDB40A1@xxxxxxor what? What happens if it's moved? Does this mean if my drive fails, I
can't install a new one, or a bigger one?

Bob F.

Obtaining a HP Recovery CD or DVD set for Windows Vista:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...dlc=en&lang=en

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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"Bob F." wrote:

or what? What happens if it's moved? Does this mean if my drive fails, I
can't install a new one, or a bigger one?

Bob F.

But the set I made whem I got my machine does the same thing ?? How many times can they be used, on the same machine of course can they be used more than once if need be ?? I know I can contact HP and get a new set if I have to.

I'd like to know the answer to this one myself.

I just want to be clear about this I am not trying to get around how things work. I know that factory images from my machine can only be used on my machine. I have already created unalocated space on my HDD. I have been told that you can only expand a volume to the right, HP factory image D: is to the right of my unalocated space. I am trying to keep the partitions to a minium.