Re: Re: new computer
From: BRODERP (UseLinkToEmail_at_WindowsForumz.com)
Date: 08/24/04
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Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 20:12:05 -0000
"Barry Watzman" wrote:
> LOTS of PC makers no longer ship disks with their computers
> .... at all
> ..... period.
>
> Microsoft does require PC makers to provide a way for
> customers to
> reinstall Windows.
>
> Often, this involves "hidden partitions" on the hard drive
> that have
> installation files. A way is provided to boot into these
> partitions and
> reinstall, but you can’t modify the partitions or do a
> "normal" copy
> of their contents in most cases (in fact, when running
> normally, you
> can’t even see that the partition exists).
>
> Obviously, this doesn’t help if the hard drive fails. So some
>
> manufacturers offer a way to "make your own" CDs from this
> partiton as
> well. Everything varies from mfgr. to mfgr. and sometimes
> from model to
> model.
>
> In any case, however, most of the time, the main windows drive
> (C:, most
> commonly) has an "I386" folder on it. This folder, which
> usually has
> the setup programs (WINNT.EXE and WINNT32.EXE) is just about
> as good as
> a regular retail CD. Burn this to a CD and you can reinstall
> Windows
> from that CD (you will need a bootable floppy with CD support,
> or you
> will need to make the CD bootable).
>
>
> BRODERP wrote:
>
> <font color=purple> > "achand5121" wrote:</font>
> <font color=green> > > I have a new computer (Sony
> Vaio), I have had it a week and</font>
> <font color=green> > > have decided that </font>
> <font color=green> > > I would like to start again
> with loading files and programs,</font>
> <font color=green> > > what’s the best </font>
> <font color=green> > > way to put the computer
> back to its original state. I don’t</font>
> <font color=green> > > have any cds or </font>
> <font color=green> > > disks since I bought the
> prepacked deal.</font>
> <font color=purple> > </font>
> <font color=purple> > If you bought in NEW, you should
> have at least a RECOVERY CD to</font>
> <font color=purple> > install from. </font>
> <font color=purple> > </font>
> <font color=purple> > Most Companies like DELL, SONY have
> a licence agreement to distribute</font>
> <font color=purple> > a "hacked" version (read:MODIFIED)
> of Windows that is specific to</font>
> <font color=purple> > there PC and hardware.</font>
> <font color=purple> > </font>
> <font color=purple> > Your PC HAD to have come with it,
> if not then I would question the</font>
> <font color=purple> > validity of your licence to use
> windows. See your dealer and demand</font>
> <font color=purple> > the disks (You should have discs
> for ALL software preloaded on your</font>
> <font color=purple> > PC!!) or get your money
> back.</font>
> <font color=purple> ></font>
I don’t think I would buy a PC without at least a TANGIBLE RECOVERY
DISK!!
As I make most my PC’s (I bought a DELL LAPTOP), I always have a copy
of XP for each unit. My dell came with a purple recovery disk.
I’ve had too many problems with accessing HDrives to be satisfied with
a "partition" with recovery software.
I wonder how MS assigns a serial number if they never give you any
disks, this forces you to call and get tech support.
Interesting information though.
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