Windows 7: OS factory setting

zeamann · 24 Aug 2011

how do i create an Windows 7 home premium 64-bit recovery partition that will be accessible in post-boot? though i will create recovery dvds, these are vulnerable to damage.

theog · 24 Aug 2011

Did your Lenovo not come with the Recovery Partition?

Barman58 · 24 Aug 2011

Not a free option - but most imaging applications will provide this type of functionality - Have a look at the likes of Acronis, Paragon, or one of the other developers

seavixen32 · 24 Aug 2011

Check to see whether you have a "One Key Recovery" key on your keypad.

If you do, power down your computer then press the recovery key and you will be given the option to recover your computer.

In any case, it's always best to create a set of recovery discs in case the recovery partition becomes corrupted or you have to replace your hard disk drive.

If you're that worried about damaging your recovery discs (highly unlikely if you store them safely) just copy another set after you've created them.

mjf · 24 Aug 2011

Read your manual to find the Fn key to access the recovery partition if available. Also, some OEMs have their factory recovery option added to the System Repair disk when you make one (eg. ACER). This provides access to the recovery partition.

Make a couple of images of the recovery partition (I use free Macrium Reflect for this). Useful in reimaging a damaged recovery partition or replacing it on a replacement HDD.

zeamann · 25 Aug 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by theog

Did your Lenovo not come with the Recovery Partition?

am not sure. i only have C and D drives. D drive is labeled Lenovo instead of recovery drive like my other vista laptop. if it is the D drive, how then do i access it during post boot?

theog · 25 Aug 2011

Information

We always assume you have made your Recovery Disks using the OEM manufacturer's app the first day you had your new PC.

& made the Startup Repair CD.

Lenovo Recovery
Lenovo Support - Home (US)

You can Order Lenovo Recovery Disks from here:
Lenovo Support - Home (US)

From the LENOVO B570/1068A8U manual

Quote:

The Lenovo OneKey Rescue system is an easy-to-use application that can be used to back up the
data on your system partition (C drive) for easy restore when required. You can run Lenovo
OneKey Recovery under the Windows operating system, and the OneKey Rescue system
without starting the Windows operating system.

zeamann · 27 Aug 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by theog

Did your Lenovo not come with the Recovery Partition?

thanks a lot. if you hadn't told me so, i wouldn't have found it. the first time i saw it, i thought it was a screw near the power button. i should have read the user manual in the first place. thanks again and keep it up.

zeamann · 27 Aug 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by Barman58

Not a free option - but most imaging applications will provide this type of functionality - Have a look at the likes of Acronis, Paragon, or one of the other developers

thanks for the tip but i'll pass on this one.

zeamann · 27 Aug 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by seavixen32

Check to see whether you have a "One Key Recovery" key on your keypad.

If you do, power down your computer then press the recovery key and you will be given the option to recover your computer.

In any case, it's always best to create a set of recovery discs in case the recovery partition becomes corrupted or you have to replace your hard disk drive.

If you're that worried about damaging your recovery discs (highly unlikely if you store them safely) just copy another set after you've created them.

thanks a lot. after creating my recovery disks i tried the steps and now i am happy. thanks again and keep it up.

Windows 7: OS factory setting

OS factory setting problems?