how to make DVD Bootable disk form factroy Recovery Partition ,

nuflia · Oct 20, 2012

HI Guys
i really need help in making a DVD bootable disk form dell factory recovery partition, the story started when my computer got so slow and i wanted to make factory recovery to the original as the computer was when i bought it.
during the factory rest something happened and the power was interrupted, therefore the processing was not completed , i tried to do the same procedure but i did nit succeed using F8 ,, and i got always bootMGr problem.. what i did ,i installed another windows 7 professional , the computer now works , but i want to use my original software from dell, the recovery partition is still untouched and can see it... i am wondering how to make DVD bookable disk form this recovery partition as the windows running in the computer now is not as the same as the one originally installed by dell when i bought this computer...
any help highly appreciated

marsmimar · Oct 20, 2012

You might be able to access the recovery partition this way:

1. Start computer.
2. Immediately hold down the Ctrl key. At the same time start clicking the F11 key (top row of keyboard.) This may let the computer boot into the recovery partition.
3. If it boots into the recovery partition you should be bale to click "Restore," and then "Confirm" to restore your Dell computer. Click "Finish" when prompted to do so, and then select "Yes" to reboot.
4. You may see a different prompt to click "Next" and click "OK" to reboot depending on your specific computer model

If this doesn't work you might be able to have Dell send you recovery disks for your specific machine free of charge. This is a one time offer.

Dell - Support

If you are a country other than the United States and need to request recovery discs, you will need to contact Tech Support directly.

Dell Contact Technical Support

nuflia · Oct 20, 2012

Thanks for the reply,, I tried this option already, it did not work when I hold the ctrl key and hit f11 , the computer starts sounding peep without any help..
The problem the windows installed is different than the one was installed when I bought the Dell Pc,,
When I contacted dell, they told me they can repair the PC over the network and return everything as it was before but I should pay £100,, it is so expensive..
I just wonder if there is a way that I can use to make bootable DVD from the recovery partition and use it to rest my pc to factory

nuflia · Oct 21, 2012

so far no help form the forum,, how to make my dell studio 1558 go to the factory restore, the recovery partition is still there but the windows installed is diffrent from the one came when i bought the PC
HOW TO MAKE BOOTABLE DVD FROM THE RECOVERY PARTITION IN ORDER TO GET MY PC TO FACTORY RESTORE

Golden · Oct 21, 2012

nuflia said:
The problem the windows installed is different than the one was installed when I bought the Dell Pc,

What do you mean its different? Exactly how different? Do you have a COA sticker fixed to your computer?

nuflia · Oct 21, 2012

Thanks for the reply
The windows was installed when I bought the laptop is windows home premium, the problem is that I installed manually different windows; it is w7 professional, I want to make the factory rest and return my PC to the original condition as it was when I bought it,, the recovery partition is still there, but my problem how to restore it using this partition , F8 does not work and when I hit it no image restore
Is there any way I can make a bootable DVD and then I can use it to restore my Pc to factory restore

Golden · Oct 21, 2012

Hi,

The better option is this. You need the COA sticker (you do have one right?) to activate this installation:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html

This is NOT the same as a factory reset.

When you installed other Windows, you probably overwrote the 100MB System Reserved partition - this partition is the link back to create a factory reset from the recovery partition - so I'm afraid it sounds like you have no way to perform a true factory reset any longer.

Regards,
Golden

nuflia · Oct 21, 2012

when i check my C I FIND 3 PARTITIONS
1-30M
2-17G
3-280G
SO the partition is still there,, what i am looking for how to make a bootable dvd from the recovery partition , so that i can use to to make factory restore that will restore everything back to orginal as it was when i bought it..
the windows i manually installed 2 days ago is activated for 24 months.......

Golden · Oct 21, 2012

I don't think you understand:

1. One of the functions of the 100MB System Reserved partition on the Dell Home Premium OEM installation is to allow you to use the F8 (or similar key) to access the Recovery partition, in order to do a factory reset.

2. However....since you installed Windows 7 Professional, you probably formatted your disk (including the the original 100MB System Reserved partition), so you permanently lost the ability to perform a factory reset from the recovery partition. There is no way to get that back.

The only way to is get the Recovery CD/DVD from Dell (as Mars posted).

Do the following please:

In order to completely troubleshoot Windows validation & activation issues, please perform the following:

1. Download and save this tool to your desktop:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012

2. Run the tool, and then click 'Copy' - ignore any errors if they appear

3. Use CTRL+V to paste the unedited results of the validation tool here in your next reply

http://www.sevenforums.com/windows-...ne-activation-issue-posting-instructions.html

Also post a screen capture image of your Disk Management screen.

Regards,
Golden

nuflia · Oct 21, 2012

thanks for the reply
i will do what u have said and get back 2 u sooner

marsmimar · Oct 21, 2012

From the Dell - Support link in my first post:

Dell Customers can now request a set of backup discs containing the factory-installed operating system as well as the device drivers and utilities specific to your system.
- Requests are limited to one (1) set of backup discs per system purchased.
- The backup discs requested must match the operating system that was factory installed on the original order.

These disks are free. The £100 you were quoted for repair service does not apply. If you contact Dell just ask them for the recovery disks for your computer. Don't even mention the word "repair" because they won't hear anything else you have to say.

nuflia · Oct 21, 2012

Code:

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HWID Data-->
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OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
N/A

OEM Activation 2.0 Data-->
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nuflia · Oct 21, 2012

hi golden , below you will see the information and attached the system management

Code:

Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
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Windows Validation Data-->

Validation Code: 0
Cached Online Validation Code: N/A, hr = 0xc004f012
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-*****-*****-XT64T
Windows Product Key Hash: WUEodITN9+QI4R8XvxbdKgIOA9g=
Windows Product ID: 55041-149-9157947-86644
Windows Product ID Type: 6
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ID: {CA6F28D3-EFF6-48AC-B521-F45722A4A491}(1)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
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Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
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Resolution Status: N/A

Vista WgaER Data-->
ThreatID(s): N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

Windows XP Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
File Exists: No
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaTray.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
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OGA Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAExec.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
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Application ID: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
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HWID Data-->
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OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
N/A

OEM Activation 2.0 Data-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: yes
Windows marker version: 0x20001
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  MCFG            INTEL         CRESTLNE
  SPCR            PTLTD         $UCRTBL$
  SLIC            DELL          QA09   
  OSFR            DELL          DELL    
  ASF!              CETP            CETP
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nuflia · Oct 21, 2012

hi golden , below you will see the information and attached the system management

Code:

Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
-----------------------------------------
Windows Validation Data-->

Validation Code: 0
Cached Online Validation Code: N/A, hr = 0xc004f012
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-*****-*****-XT64T
Windows Product Key Hash: WUEodITN9+QI4R8XvxbdKgIOA9g=
Windows Product ID: 55041-149-9157947-86644
Windows Product ID Type: 6
Windows License Type: Volume MAK
Windows OS version: 6.1.7600.2.00010100.0.0.048
ID: {CA6F28D3-EFF6-48AC-B521-F45722A4A491}(1)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Product Name: Windows 7 Professional
Architecture: 0x00000009
Build lab: 7600.win7_gdr.120830-0334
TTS Error: 
Validation Diagnostic: 
Resolution Status: N/A

Vista WgaER Data-->
ThreatID(s): N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

Windows XP Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
File Exists: No
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaTray.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaLogon.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

OGA Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAExec.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAAddin.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

OGA Data-->
Office Status: 109 N/A
OGA Version: N/A, 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
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Browser Data-->
Proxy settings: N/A
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
Default Browser: C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
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Download unsigned ActiveX controls: Disabled
Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Allowed
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: Disabled
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer Webbrowser control: Disabled
Active scripting: Allowed
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File Scan Data-->

Other data-->
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Licensing Data-->
Software licensing service version: 6.1.7600.16385

Name: Windows(R) 7, Professional edition
Description: Windows Operating System - Windows(R) 7, VOLUME_MAK channel
Activation ID: 9abf5984-9c16-46f2-ad1e-7fe15931a8dd
Application ID: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
Extended PID: 55041-00172-149-915794-03-1033-7600.0000-2922012
Installation ID: 017516202832015135380250223783566590159353230125251284
Processor Certificate URL: [URL]http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88338[/URL]
Machine Certificate URL: [URL]http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88339[/URL]
Use License URL: [URL]http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88341[/URL]
Product Key Certificate URL: [URL]http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88340[/URL]
Partial Product Key: XT64T
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Remaining Windows rearm count: 3
Trusted time: 10/21/2012 7:28:43 PM

Windows Activation Technologies-->
HrOffline: 0x00000000
HrOnline: N/A
HealthStatus: 0x0000000000000000
Event Time Stamp: N/A
ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
Admin Service: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
HealthStatus Bitmask Output:


HWID Data-->
HWID Hash Current: MAAAAAEAAgABAAEAAAACAAAAAgABAAEAeqie0MYnmlFU9Vp30jJiPbb/HgOYJ1xd

OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
N/A

OEM Activation 2.0 Data-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: yes
Windows marker version: 0x20001
OEMID and OEMTableID Consistent: yes
BIOS Information: 
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  FACP            INTEL         CRESTLNE
  HPET            INTEL         CRESTLNE
  BOOT            PTLTD         $SBFTBL$
  MCFG            INTEL         CRESTLNE
  SPCR            PTLTD         $UCRTBL$
  SLIC            DELL          QA09   
  OSFR            DELL          DELL    
  ASF!              CETP            CETP
  SSDT            PmRef        CpuPm

Golden · Oct 22, 2012

Please see Mars post here - that is the solution to your problem.

nuflia · Oct 22, 2012

this what dell told me when i asked them for back-up disks
''Just to inform you, Dell has stopped sending OS recovery discs to show support towards the Go Green Campaign''

boohbah · Oct 22, 2012

are the drivers not in the recovery partition, installing the correct drivers should give you the softwares etc that were on your pc originally.

Golden · Oct 22, 2012

Julian, in order to invoke the factory reset from the recovery partition, the 100MB System Reserved Partition needs to be the original one - since he installed an MSDN Windows 7 Professional over the top of the Dell OEM installation, it would appear that this functionality was lost.

The only way forward, if Dell will not ship disks, is a clean OEM install.

Britton30 · Oct 22, 2012

Since power was lost during the initial recovery attempt the original XP recovery partition may be corrupted.

boohbah · Oct 22, 2012

ok, i was thinking that the partition that was the dell recovery would still be there
so do you mean when the op installed 7 it overwrote the dell recovery partition
my thinking was that the recovery partition was there and that the op cant do a factory restore as the dell recovery suite software isnt installed, but if he gets that installed then he theoretically could access the recovery from the suite .
providing it is still there.

failing that if the drivers are in the 17 Gb partition then he should be able to install those to get the dell softwares that were on it to start with.

or get them from dell drivers pages for his specific pc.

when i clean installed our lappy as it wouldnt factory restore, i got all the driver /softwares from lenovo support site, it took a little finding but its all fine now.

ps ,i see what you mean about the 100Mb colin.
its a simple driver problem then really as installing all the drivers should make it the same as it was when the op got it ,except the dell recovery suite wont work,

but will he be able to create a set of current recovery discs?

how to make DVD Bootable disk form factroy Recovery Partition ,

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