I have a feeling that maybe my hidden recovery partition may have been altered. I was told that HP recovery discs are unique to each computer so if mine has been altered, there's not much I can do. I don't know if I believe that but... I'd like to try to find a version on disc so that I can format my computer knowing it wasn't altered. HP Pavilion 754n is what I have.
2006-11-05 14:34:28 · 5 answers · asked by Marius Davu 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
For a fee, HP will send you discs.
800-474-6836
2006-11-05 14:37:12 · answer #1 · answered by Jer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should have READ your users manual.
HP allows you to make ONE copy of the "restore" set to allow recovery from CD's. Apparently you didn't make a set yet.
HP makes MANY of any system, and they are all alike FOR THAT PARTICULAR SERIES, therefore they have a "master" set for EACH VARIATION they make. That is why they can supply you with a set.
The "Recovery" drive is usually labeled as the "D:" drive, and is a "hidden" drive on most systems, and therefore NOT accessible to the user, EXCEPT for recovery.
If the file on that partition has been altered, (and I do NOT know any way to find out EXCEPT to try it), the only remaining HP option is to contact them and buy a set for your system.
You COULD buy a windows CD, but then you would still need the Motherboard "system" disc that has all the necessary drivers for your specific motherboard, and the drivers for any "add on" boards, in order to "rebuild" the system from scratch.
These may be available from the MB manufacturer, or available as downloads if you have all the specifications for the system.
Hope this helped.
2006-11-05 15:17:16 · answer #2 · answered by f100_supersabre 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get one from HP (they don't charge much if I'm not mistaken). This will not be usable if you ever upgrade any of the core hardware in the system (ie motherboard).
Better idea would be to go to www.newegg.com and get a copy of XP OEM edition for $90.
XP MCE $110 or so.
XP PRO $140 or so.
With a real XP cd you can actually install it on your system after you upgrade it.
2006-11-05 14:37:43 · answer #3 · answered by letmepicyou 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pavilion 754
Family: Pavilion
System Type: Desktop
Standard Memory: 256 MB
Maximum Memory: 1 GB
Total Expansion Sockets: 2
Banks: 2
Software & Driver downloads
HP Pavilion 754.es Desktop PC
HP Pavilion 754n
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/static_software_select?lc=en&cc=us
if you have recovery partition on ur hard drive do not delete that at all . restart ur pc if yo see (F10) RECOVERY hit on (F10) then da pc will do a pc recovery but you want to creat ur
hp-pc recovery system tools cd
anyway
place a cd(r) in ur dvd drive then got to
start> all programs > pc- help & support > hp-pc recovery system tools cd. hit on that then creat ur hp-pc recovery system tools cd . when that is done you have ur hp-pc recovery system tools cd .
that is all you need if you ever have to go back to day one . place that . hp-pc recovery system tools cd . in and restart pc then ur come to a menu it will ask you do you want to delete ur recovery partition dont go on that just dot the box where you see start system recovery . then from there you can do a recovery of ur pc it will not take long at all it will send the pc back to day one with all drivers and software & win xp back on ur hard drive all set up you dont have to do anything more it will do this for you. and it is verry fast in doing so it is verry good
if you dont have that recovery software installed on ur hp pc then call hp & you can buy a
hp-recovery - system -tools cd from then and it is best if you do it will save you time and money
2006-11-05 14:41:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Last I checked, HP sells them for about 30 dollars.
2006-11-05 14:39:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋