Recovery CD

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Peny

Hi my computer (Compaq) came with an option to create
Recovery CD's in the event of a crash. It is located in
the Program Start Menu. I wanted to do create a set for
my son's computer (E-Machines), but he did not have that
option, nor was he provided with a Recovery CD. Is this
something that is not provided on every computer? Is
there a different way I can create a set for him? Thanks
for any help.
 
That is not a Windows feature.
That is a Compaq feature.

Emachines may do it differently.
If Emachines did not ship a CD, check the invoice and/or contact them.
 
Hi,

Each manufacturer chooses their own way of providing a recovery set. Dell
chose to provide a means of creating your own disks. With some, it is simply
a recovery partition hidden on the system. Check his owners manual for the
proper instruction set.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
Peny,

You need to consult the manual that came with your sons eMachine to see what
the recovery option is with it and then if this is not satisfactory ,
contact eMachine directly for further support.
The recovery options differ from OEM vendor to vendor.


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-----Original Message-----
Hi my computer (Compaq) came with an option to create
Recovery CD's in the event of a crash. It is located in
the Program Start Menu. I wanted to do create a set for
my son's computer (E-Machines), but he did not have that
option, nor was he provided with a Recovery CD. Is this
something that is not provided on every computer? Is
there a different way I can create a set for him? Thanks
for any help.
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Peny said:
Hi my computer (Compaq) came with an option to create
Recovery CD's in the event of a crash. It is located in
the Program Start Menu. I wanted to do create a set for
my son's computer (E-Machines), but he did not have that
option, nor was he provided with a Recovery CD. Is this
something that is not provided on every computer? Is
there a different way I can create a set for him? Thanks
for any help.
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The recover option provided by the OEM only restores the computer to the as
delivered configuration. You {or your son} should invest in an image
application such as Symantec {PowerQuest} Drive Image, Symantec Norton Ghost
etc and create an restore image of your current configuration on CDs, DVDs
or external hard drive.

Don
 
Hi Alice,

A Recovery disk made in WinME would restore WinME - not something you would
want to have happen after you upgrade. If you are purchasing a WinXP upgrade
disk, then this is all you will need. Your upgrade disk will serve for
recovery purposes.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
then if i use the recovery cd to install win Me , will the files and programs
be erased?
 
Hi Alice,

I don't know. Using a USB1.1 cable on a USB2 port will simply slow the
connection, I've no idea if you can use a USB2 cable on a USB1.1 port -
never tried it.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
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