Re: What Exactly Is In The Presario_RP Recovery Partition?

Tech-Archive recommends: Repair Windows Errors & Optimize Windows Performance

"Dad" <abbybrown@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:e0IZTXxsJHA.1088@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

"Malke" <malke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:uN0VbShsJHA.4068@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Dad wrote:

Hi,

How much recover information is in the Presario's recovery partition,
PRESARIO_RP? Is there enough to fully restore the OS or just the most
vulnerable parts?

The recovery partition holds an image of the factory installation.Usually
the HP recovery process will give you a choice as to whether to do a
partial restore - just the operating system, retaining your data and
programs - or a full destructive restore which returns the computer to
factory condition.

With most HPs, pressing F10 when starting the computer will put you into
HP's recovery process. HP also gives you the opportunity to create one set
of physical recovery disks (DVDs are preferable because of the size) which
you should do immediately if you have not already done so. You want the
physical restore media in case your hard drive dies. A new hard drive will
be blank of course and not hold the recovery image.

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

Thanks. Good answer.

Then the recovery disks are a bootable version of the recovery partition and can also be used for a restore or reinstallation. That preempts the question: "What is on the recovery disks?"

Thanks again,
Gary



That's correct, and here is the original HP answer:

What is a recovery partition?
Your notebook PC hard disk drive contains a partition of space dedicated to recovery. The HP Recovery Partition contains a system image with all the operating system and application software files originally installed on your computer at the factory.

If you can launch Windows Vista and run HP Recovery Manager, you can recover the system from the partition. If not, you must use your recovery discs. Remember to use Recovery Manager to create a set of recovery CDs or DVDs when you first set up your notebook PC.

Where can I get a set of recovery discs?
Use Recovery Manager to create your own set of system recovery discs either when your notebook PC is new or immediately after installing your critical software programs. Later, if a system failure occurs and you cannot launch Windows Vista, you can boot the system from these discs. Label the discs and store them in a safe place.

If you forget to create the recovery discs when the system is new, you can still create them later, as long as you can run Recovery Manager and the recovery partition is not corrupted.

You may have seen a "paper disc" similar to the one below among your computer setup materials. This is a reminder to create your recovery discs. (The disc label will be either orange or blue, depending on your model.)



What types of CDs or DVDs can I use to create my recovery discs?
Use only CD-R, DVD-R, or DVD+R discs. Do not use CD-RW or DVD-RW discs. Rewritable discs will cause the creation process to fail.

The disc creation process may require 10 or more CD-R discs or up to 3 DVD-R/DVD+R discs.

Can I use my recovery discs to restore any computer?
You can create only one set of recovery discs, and the discs are unique
to your HP notebook PC.
The discs will not restore the operating system to any other computer.

How do I perform a system recovery from my recovery discs?
If you can launch Windows Vista and run HP Recovery Manager,
you can recover the system from the partition. If not, follow the steps
below to restore your system from your recovery discs.

Open the disc drive door, and then shut down your notebook PC.
Insert the first recovery disc into the drive, and then close the drive door.
Press the power button to turn on the notebook PC.
Press F11 repeatedly as the computer starts up.
The HP Backup and Recovery Manager window will appear.
Follow the instructions provided.

What should I do before performing a complete system recovery?
A complete system recovery will completely erase and reformat the hard disk drive.
Attempt every other option available to repair your system before running a system recovery.
Here are some suggestions:

Click above to print this page before proceeding.
Restart your notebook PC in safe mode to launch Windows in a limited state,
with only basic services and functionality. In safe mode, you can use the process
of elimination to identify problems. For more information, see What is safe mode?

Complete performance and maintenance activities and troubleshooting tasks.
See Performance and Maintenance Learning Center .

Use HP Backup and Recovery Manager to do the following:
Run the Computer Checkup tasks and follow any resulting recommendations.
Use Microsoft System Restore to return the notebook PC to a previous good configuration.
Run the software program and hardware driver recovery procedures.

When should I perform a complete system recovery?
Perform a system recovery when you want to return your notebook PC to its original
factory-shipped state. Some reasons you might decide to perform a system recovery include:
The Windows Vista operating system files were accidentally moved, deleted or corrupted,
and cannot be repaired.

Your notebook PC has a virus (or other malicious software) that cannot be removed by antivirus software.
Your hard disk drive is damaged, blank, or not responding. If this happens, you can boot the notebook PC using the system recovery discs you created during the initial setup of your computer.
You are giving your notebook PC to someone else. You can perform a system recovery to ensure that the computer is in a usable state and that all of your personal files are removed.

What happens to my data during a system recovery?
A complete system recovery will completely erase and reformat the hard disk drive. All personal data files and any software programs you installed yourself will be deleted. Use Microsoft Backup and Restore Center to back up your data files before performing a system recovery. For more information, see Back up your files .

See Also
More topics for backup and recovery

© 2007 - 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.


.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: error message
    ... cd), I finally got a Gateway tech on the "live chat", and he directed me to ... to recovery, it kept going to the recovery screen, but always ... I am going to do the system recovery, and see what happens, ... restore, which still didnt resolve the problem with media center. ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.mediacenter)
  • Multiple Issues for 1 1/2 Year Old
    ... Running XP Home on HP a300n - a pre-install, ... this includes the Recovery Discs made when first ... My last System Recovery was a scary one, ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
  • Re: System recovery, are they bad? Help!
    ... Running the system recovery will not harm your computer in any way. ... Do the Windows updates and update your antivirus ... I got a virus. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
  • Re: System Recovery
    ... Recovery will re-install Windows over top of itself......leaving your ... He told me the same advice as you did. ... The system recovery did nothing and I still have everything. ... "Ted Zieglar" wrote: ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain)
  • Re: System restore problem
    ... Did he do a System Restore using Start - All Programs - Accessories - ... The manufacturer's system recovery procedure typically does a total ... If your friend did a system recovery then the data is pretty much ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)