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I did a semi-restore using recovery discs with SZ
I tried to do a clean install at first. After spending hours trying to find the correct drivers and patches, I just couldn't get everything to work properly.
I decided to do a system recovery using the recovery DVD's.
It will give you the option to remove the system recovery partition which takes up 7GB.
Important Notes:
- This was done using a USA model SZ series.
- If you decide to keep the recovery partition, this method will not work for you.
- In this case, the system will be restored directly from the partition.
1) Insert DVD 1 and restart your notebook.
Select this restore option, and choose to remove the recovery partition.
nice to know that. its like a semi clean install but made easier. i think i'll try doing that when i get it. i'm no IT student or something so i don't know how to do a clean install with all the drivers working correctly. thanks!
anyone tried this already?
Exactly, it was a real pain in the ASS to do a clean install. I was pretty close, but I just couldnt get everything working 100%.
Plus this would be great for people who dont have an extra copy of Windows XP professional.
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How much disk space do you think you saved by not installing the recovery partition? I may look into doing this...
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Re: I did a semi-restore using recovery discs with SZ
How much disk space do you think you saved by not installing the recovery partition? I may look into doing this...
The recovery partition is 7GB
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so you're able to switch off bluetooth with the wireless utility? i've tried installing the utility but i cant get it to run properly.
does the harddisk protection utility work as well?
thanks
yeah I can switch off the bluetooth using the wireless switch utility, and yes the hdd protection is also working.
Did you do a clean install, or did you use the recovery discs?
When I tried a clean install, the wireless switch utility was one of the main things I couldn't get to work... :mad:
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i did a clean install and i didn't know u can install the like from your 3rd screen capt till i saw this thread...
i have a 110 but i need xp pro, also tried making my own recovery disc
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have anyone tried doing this already?