Solved OS factory setting

[zeamann]

how do i create an win7 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]

Did your Lenovo not come with the Recovery Partition?

 

[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

 

[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.

 

[mjf]

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]

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]

   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

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]

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]

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]

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.

 

[terribunch]

Dell 1545 Recovery failure - Parameter is incorrect

Hello all. I have a Dell 1545 running Win 7 Home Premium. I can't do a system recovery. I can't make recovery discs, none came with the computer, there is an easy-to-use function built into the hard drive, just do F8 at start-up. The only problem is, it isn't working. It goes through choosing the keyboard, warning that all data will be lost (which is the point), then gives a warning: The parameter is incorrect. I have a recovery partition, but I don't seem to be able to access it. I don't know a lot about computers, just sort of point-and-click, so when it doesn't work the way I expect it to, I'm lost. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[seavixen32]

Hello terribunch. It would have been better to start a new thread as it one has been resolved.

However, while I'm here, I think your best bet is to get in touch with Dell Support.

Explain that you can't create a recovery disc and that your recovery partition doesn't appear to be working and chances are they'll send you a set of recovery discs.

Welcome to Dell Support

 

[terribunch]

Thank you for your prompt reply. I did put this in a new thread, and I think Dell is probably where I will end up. Thanks, again.

 

[seavixen32]

You're very welcome. I do hope Dell can help you out, their support is pretty good. Well, it was when I had occasion to use it.