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  1. trix333ninja
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    windows 7 Home Primium 64bit
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    hidden recovery partition burnd to a dvd


    hey people.

    I want to reformat my computer so i got 3 partitions one for windows 7, one for ubuntu and one big to storages of all my stuff
    I got no dvd with windows 7, but i have a hidden recovery partition on my pc.
    (A preinstalled windows 7) but I want to burn it out on a dvd so i can install it on a empty hdd with only 3 partitions (with out the recovery partition)
    i have tried to find a way to do it but it without success nobody seems like to have that problem (maybe it because I've missed something ?? )
    hope someone in here have a solution
    (sorry for my bad English)
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  3. Bare Foot Kid
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    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
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    Hello trix333ninja, welcome to Seven Forums!


    Look around in the Windows 7 start menu for anything that says Acer for a link to creating the recovery disk set, be advised: some recovery disk sets require the presence of the recovery partition and will not function correctly if it is not present.


    Before we make any specific recommendations will you please post a snip/screen-shot of the entire disk management drive map with a full description as to which drive/partition is which, so we can see what you have going on as there may be a fairly simple way to resolve the situation.

    In the Windows start menu right click computer and click manage, in the left pane of the "Computer Management" window that opens click disk management and post a maximized snip of that.
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  4. mjf
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    Windows 7x64 Home Premium SP1
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    There should be an ACER e-Recovery program under "programs".
    I'd make the DVDs (~2) and you can also store away the ISOs if you wish.

    I also have a Macrium image of the recovery partition. It works fine when reimaged to a new HDD in case your existing HDD fails.

    I'd also suggest you do an ordinary image before installing UBUNTU.
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  6. karlsnooks
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    Make a complete image backup of your system.

    You are going to be walking into deep waters.

    With Win 7 built-in backiup and restore you can make a SYSTEM IMAGE backup of all partitions so that you can restore your computer in case of a disaster.

    For the restore you will need a SYSTEM REPAIR DISC.

    Since you want to put both Win 7 and Ubuntu on your hard disk, then I suggest purchasing a Win 7 DVD so that you are not dependent upon any ACER discs.

    DISC - CREATE A SYSTEM REPAIR DISC
    START | type System Repair | Enter key | Create Disc button
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  7. trix333ninja
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    hey thank you for the answers.

    okay, I've tried to find the acer erecovery management menu. then I have to opportunities. 1st i can make a (try to translate what it says) factory Defaults disk. is that the entire windows 7 that come with my computer. ?? then 2nd I can make a disk for drivers and programs.
    so if i am right then if i installed the first disk I'm not getting all the programs that come whit my computer??
    I just want to make a clean installation of windows 7. I'm not caring about anything on my computer
    and i want to have a dvd with windows 7. like those you buy.
    but what i am making now is that a special windows 7 for my computer ??

    i am not totally new at computers but have never tried this before


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  8. mjf
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    I'd burn DVDs for the 2 options offered. However, mainly the "factory default disks" - these will be your recovery disks.
    The first partition is your recovery partition and I suggest you download Macrium Reflect (free) imaging and image at least the first 3 partitions. It's a well respected program here and easy to use. There is a tutorial on it here and a download link under the free programs section.

    The 2nd partition is the system reserved and is necessary for booting Windows with your configuration.

    Don't try to format your linux partitions as NTFS primary or you will make your disk a Dynamic disk (not good).
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  10. Bare Foot Kid
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    Hello again.


    After you have created the factory recovery disks for safe-keeping.

    You can do a complete clean install of Windows 7 using the actual installation media instead of your factory loaded system, have a look through this information at the link below.

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  11. theog
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    Acer Empowering Technology > Acer eRecovery Management.
    Acer Support - Answers, E-Mail, Chat - How can I restore my computer with the backup discs I created?

    Manual how to use Acer eRecovery Management here:
    ftp://ftp.support.acer-euro.com/notebook/empowering_technology/NB%20ET2%20user's%20guide/Acer%20eRecovery%20Management%20English.pdf

    How to use, pressing <Alt+F10> at boot up, to goto the Acer eRecovery Management.
    Acer Support: Frequently Asked Questions list for How to use Acer eRecovery

    You can Order Acer recovery disks from here:
    https://secure.tx.acer.com/RCDB/Main.aspx?brand=acer
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  12. trix333ninja
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    okay thank you Bare Foot Kid that's what i wont. an easy tutorial
    but i have to be sure. Can I boot from the "factory default disk" I made with     "Acer eRecovery Management" so i can install win 7 on a total clean hdd ??

    i am confused cause i don't have a installation dvd
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  13. theog
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    Using the Acer Recovery DVD's will delete all partitions, take you back to factory default.
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