Return to factory settings fails

[xxxdannyxxx]

Hello
Can anyone here help me.I have an acer notebook which has the usual factory backup and restore partitions on the main drive.The problem is the backup to factory defaults option no longer works and stalls at 3% so i have to use the disks i creadted when i first got it.Therefore these partitions are useless to me.Is there a way to delete them and add the space to my c drive.
Or even better anyone know how to repair the recovery partition
Thankyou

 

[Solarstarshines]

best recommendation just format the drive fresh install a copy of os partition it from the os and just update the drivers that are only needed for the laptop such as audio and the controllers other then that

a new os and you creating the partition would be the best thing to do i might be wrong but i would think that would ultimatly solve the issue and to repair the recovery option you need the disc that came with the laptop and once a partition is made is kinda permenant untill a new os is installed

also remember when installing a fresh os format the drive first then install fresh to eliminate all issues then after that you can also choose to partion it

 

[The Master]

best recommendation just format the drive fresh install a copy of os partition it from the os and just update the drivers that are only needed for the laptop such as audio and the controllers other then that

a new os and you creating the partition would be the best thing to do i might be wrong but i would think that would ultimatly solve the issue and to repair the recovery option you need the disc that came with the laptop and once a partition is made is kinda permenant untill a new os is installed

also remember when installing a fresh os format the drive first then install fresh to eliminate all issues then after that you can also choose to partion it

your absolutely right

 

[Bill2]

See if these articles help:

How To Repair The Acer D2D Recovery

How to Repair the Acer D2D Recovery Quickly and Easily

http://www.roundtripsolutions.com/blog/2007/10/18/300/acer-disk-to-disk-d2d-recovery-broken/

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

The problem is i havent got a windows 7 disk as it was pre installed. I only have a factory default disk which works fine but still leaves me with the recovery partitions that i cant use.

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

Hi Bill
That partedit.exe link is broken where can i get it from please

 

[The Master]

have you got another computer you use

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

No only have this one at present

 

[The Master]

is there a computer u could use like someone u know has a comp

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

Ok have checked and the PQSERVICE partition is still there although hidden and obviously not working so repairing this would be a good start

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

Im sure i can get my hand on one. Whats the plan oh masterfull one lol
Thankyou

 

[The Master]

your on ice with the computer you have find something or somehow to do it and i cant help you

 

[The Master]

actually get a data cd yes then download limewire open the limewire file i will send you (It will be win 7 7600 rtm) open it burn it to the data cd run the cd in your comp then install fresh or find out your win 7 build find it on piratebay install it on the comp ure usin then create a system repair disk and use it on ure comp

 

[The Master]

the win 7 link is in your inbox

 

[Solarstarshines]

so you didnt buy it with windows 7 someone you knew put it on ?

is there a way maybe to get a back up from that friend ?

further the acer disc has to contain all drivers and repairs for that particular unit so the error fix is on there and with the upgraded os shouldnt pose a issue either

i think what you might have to end up doing is a whole boot recovery maybe it is a registry issue and you need a registrey repair other then that like above just delete and start anew might suck but you will be happy when you did it right in the end

 

[The Master]

go on utube and search oldhamfraudster its ma account name

 

[The Master]

add ma rep up

 

[Bill2]

Hi Bill
That partedit.exe link is broken where can i get it from please

Here.

ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/tools/pq/utilities/ptedit.zip