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my old computer was pretty old (2001/2 I think) it had a recovery partition which I used to reformat the hard-drive of my old computer to re-install windows XP many times, If I were to get a new computer without an OS, would it be possible to use that recovery partition on a completely new setup (old one went out the window >.< )

Best reply by Arie:

No, that is not possible. First of all the recovery partition was intended specifically for your old computer, meaning that it contained custom drivers for example. Technically it is therefore not possible, but legally it is not allowed either as it is an OEM license, which is only allowed to be used on the computer it was sold with.

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Can you use an old hard-drive recovery partition to install an OS onto a new computer setup?

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I don’t have Windows on cd is install on second hard drive .
COMPUTER is HP Pavilion s7420n

Best reply by gclipse02:

You don’t have recovery discs because manufacturers include the recovery partition on your hard drive instead now. Reboot the computer, and try hitting F8 or F10 repeatedly as soon as it turns on. Recovery Console should be under one of those menus.

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how to perform repair windows xp I have hp 7420n with recovery hard drive?

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I installed a new hard drive with the assumption that the system recovery disk would install the operating system (windows xp). It doesn’t work and HP doesn’t have them anymore (too out of date) what next? Anyone?

Best reply by davidis99:

Hp has a procedure outlined for how to use the recovery disks in this article:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/fastFaqLiteDocument?lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=18703&docname=c00608578

You should look for the section titled “Recovering from the recovery disks”, about halfway down the page, though you may want to browse all the topics.

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i just installed a new hard drive and the system recovery disk won’t install the OS?

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