i heard that only toshiba offers restore disc now for cmputers. All other companies dont. Is this true? If so, then geek squad at best buy offer to make a restore disc for your computer/notebook for 20 bucks. Is that worth it?
2007-11-13 04:08:11 · 6 answers · asked by This Is Not My Real Name 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
It depends on the brand of computer. HP has not provided restore CDs for several years, but instead installs software on all their PCs to allow you to create your own recovery disks. With this type of mechanism, you obviously should create those disks as soon as possible after starting to use the PC, so you'll have them available if needed.
2007-11-13 04:32:46 · answer #1 · answered by Spartacus! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most computer manufactures no longer supply the "Restore Data" on CD's or DVD's. Instead they put this data on a "Restore Partition" that is usually called "D". There is normally a way to burn this data to a DVD or a set of CD's that are used to restore the system in case of a major crash.
I know many people who did not do this burn operation and were very sorry later on when their hard drive crashed and took all of the restore info with is.
Computer manufactures will usually supply the restore or a DVD/CD, but there is usually some cost involved. And you must supply them with the serial number of the machine that the restore will be used on.
2007-11-13 04:30:00 · answer #2 · answered by Ron M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All* computers have restore capability if sold with software on them.
It's true that a lot are not giving Restore disks out with the computer anymore. They are, however, putting the restore information on the hard drive, so they will have restore capability (unless the hard drive crashes). In addition, many will have a way for you to make your own restore DVDs or CDs so you will have the ability to restore your computer to an Out-Of-the-Box state.
I think the cost was a factor, plus, hard drive based restores are much easier, faster and a lot more reliable. For instance, the first time I had to use my Toshiba DVDs to restore it, I found out they were slightly scratched, making them useless.
So, check the manual or website for restore information for whatever laptop you are going to buy. I don't think you'll need BestBuy to do it for you.
*not ALL, but most
2007-11-13 04:22:38 · answer #3 · answered by quakerjock 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dell provided me with a restore disc for my desktop and all three laptops I've purchased. You can usually create your own but i'm not sure if you mean a reboot disc, a restore disc or the actual full windows software as these are not the same things. Here is a good site that can help you create the boot and restore discs if not sent from the manufacturer:
http://www.easydesksoftware.com/recovery.htm
good luck
2007-11-13 04:19:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
Dell and Fujitsu offer restore cd's.
Companies are crazy for not offering restore cd's.
2007-11-13 05:43:07 · answer #5 · answered by Michael H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have windows XP installed they are required to provide a windows XP cd and a certificate of authenticity. ANything else is some chinese hack that will eventually fail
2016-05-22 23:18:45 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋