HP Laptop

scottyboydfc · 25-02-2007, 19:09

Hey all

I installed Windows Vista on my new laptop, kept the recovery partition etc but 1 problem, the recovery software isnt there

. I dont really like Vista, uses too much CPU and RAM etc.. Is there ANYWHERE where I could download this package and recover it to Original factory state?

Also my sound card wont install in vista, driver says MEDIA not found

All help very much appreciated

P.S Model : Pavillion DV6104EU

Paul K · 25-02-2007, 19:14

If you've stuffed the recovery partition up or the boot menu then you may have trouble
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scottyboydfc · 25-02-2007, 19:17

i kept the recovery partition

Paul K · 25-02-2007, 19:18

Do you have your manual? Might have to tap F10 or something when the PC boots up.

25-02-2007, 19:20

There should be a 3 second prompt just after the POST - it's F11 for recovery on HPs.

scottyboydfc · 25-02-2007, 19:23

i think its f11 i will try now hold on

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no luck

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no luck

Paul K · 25-02-2007, 19:23

If not then unless you made a recovery CD you are in sticky stuff,
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Do you know anyone with the same laptop? You could create recovery disks from there. Failing that if you have a legit key for CP then obtain a CD that is the one matching your key and use it to re-load XP.

scottyboydfc · 25-02-2007, 19:29

I have a legit key yeah, will try that then, thanks

Paul K · 25-02-2007, 19:35

It's either that or pay HP for a set of receovery disks.