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McTazzz · 02-10-07, 09:11 AM

Hi All,
Hard drive finaly went to hard drive heven.
Problem is it was my c:drive.
I have advent pc with 2 160 HDs.
If I renew c: drive and load in recovery disc will this have all the original software etc or can I just remove bad drive and load disc into d: drive.
I was going to give it a try last night but I thought I would ask for advice first.
Thanks
TM

Cindy · 02-10-07, 06:19 PM

Sorry honey but the recovery only accesses the hidden partition on the HDD you had installed as you are replacing the HDD you may need to check with your Computer makers as i believe you will need to install a OS on the new HDD and to get your OS back maybe have to buy the HDD from them, or you might be able to install your own new OS, best to contact them first "Note on some HP Computers the HDD and Motherboard were what is called Tattooed, I'm not sure about advent" so please do check.

Cindy

the insaan · 02-10-07, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cindy

Sorry honey but the recovery only accesses the hidden partition on the HDD you had installed as you are replacing the HDD you may need to check with your Computer makers as i believe you will need to install a OS on the new HDD and to get your OS back maybe have to buy the HDD from them, or you might be able to install your own new OS, best to contact them first "Note on some HP Computers the HDD and Motherboard were what is called Tattooed, I'm not sure about advent" so please do check.

Cindy

100% correct there, there is a way to remove this security feature, i heard if you upgrade the firmware of the compnents using the manufacturers website then this "pairing" will be broken

Cindy · 02-10-07, 09:54 PM

Hi the insaan (love ur sig !)

i heard that to "the bond can be flashed" but i don't know anyone that has tried it ?

Cindy

McTazzz · 03-10-07, 12:07 AM

Hi All,
Thanks for reply.
A fried sorted it, removed drive, connnected to other pac, formated main partition and recovery disc worked.
Thanks again.
PS: I have a basic recovery disc but system wot let me make another - after I have installed all my sofware etc.
can you recomend a good prog that will allow me to make a new recovery disc
thanks
TM

the insaan · 03-10-07, 12:43 AM

norton ghost isnt too bad

Cindy · 03-10-07, 07:23 AM

Hi

Imaging software, i use Acronis True Image v11 myself but there are a few good applications, here is a review of imaging programs >

Link >>> Top Ten Review 2007

Cindy

02-10-07, 09:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
McTazzz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 737 Thanks: 59 Thanked 43 Times in 36 Posts	New Hard Drive Gone By-By Hi All, Hard drive finaly went to hard drive heven. Problem is it was my c:drive. I have advent pc with 2 160 HDs. If I renew c: drive and load in recovery disc will this have all the original software etc or can I just remove bad drive and load disc into d: drive. I was going to give it a try last night but I thought I would ask for advice first. Thanks TM

02-10-07, 06:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cindy Computer Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Devon Posts: 767 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New Hard Drive Gone By-By Sorry honey but the recovery only accesses the hidden partition on the HDD you had installed as you are replacing the HDD you may need to check with your Computer makers as i believe you will need to install a OS on the new HDD and to get your OS back maybe have to buy the HDD from them, or you might be able to install your own new OS, best to contact them first "Note on some HP Computers the HDD and Motherboard were what is called Tattooed, I'm not sure about advent" so please do check. Cindy __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

02-10-07, 09:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cindy Computer Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Devon Posts: 767 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New Hard Drive Gone By-By Hi the insaan (love ur sig !) i heard that to "the bond can be flashed" but i don't know anyone that has tried it ? Cindy __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

03-10-07, 12:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
McTazzz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 737 Thanks: 59 Thanked 43 Times in 36 Posts	Re: New Hard Drive Gone By-By Hi All, Thanks for reply. A fried sorted it, removed drive, connnected to other pac, formated main partition and recovery disc worked. Thanks again. PS: I have a basic recovery disc but system wot let me make another - after I have installed all my sofware etc. can you recomend a good prog that will allow me to make a new recovery disc thanks TM

03-10-07, 12:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
the insaan The Village Idiot Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Burnley Posts: 1,616 Thanks: 136 Thanked 101 Times in 64 Posts	Re: New Hard Drive Gone By-By norton ghost isnt too bad __________________

03-10-07, 07:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
Cindy Computer Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Devon Posts: 767 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New Hard Drive Gone By-By Hi Imaging software, i use Acronis True Image v11 myself but there are a few good applications, here is a review of imaging programs > Link >>> Top Ten Review 2007 Cindy __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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