Do i need a new pc?

carlih1

Is this the best thing to do then? recovery?

Quincy_3

I do a factory restore (recovery) once every 6mths ans yes its the best way to go.

I first of all back up my files and check the backup(s) then I unplug my printer scanner and remove my Internet Connection, then I perform the restore after that I install sp2 from CD then I put my firewall on (if you have a firewall bundled with Norton or Mcaffee dont worry about this) as I dont have bundled software, I then get my printer installed then re-establish my internet connection, then get all the updates from MS than I install Office then AV then all my other programs then i install me backed up files.

leesmithg

Quincy wrote:

I do a factory restore (recovery) once every 6mths ans yes its the best way to go.

I first of all back up my files and check the backup(s) then I unplug my printer scanner and remove my Internet Connection, then I perform the restore after that I install sp2 from CD then I put my firewall on (if you have a firewall bundled with Norton or Mcaffee dont worry about this) as I dont have bundled software, I then get my printer installed then re-establish my internet connection, then get all the updates from MS than I install Office then AV then all my other programs then i install me backed up files.

Can you slipstream your factory recovery disk with service pack 2?

Only thing I found with factory recovery is windows installation is usually stored on a hidden drive *H and I have come across friends and relatives where that hidden partition is corrupted.

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Quincy_3

leesmithg wrote:

Can you slipstream your factory recovery disk with service pack 2?

If at me :beer: I could but I dont bother as I ghost my PC.

carlih1

If that was aimed at me. I don't have a clue what you mean lol.

leesmithg

Quincy wrote:

If at me :beer: I could but I dont bother as I ghost my PC.

Yes.

You said you restore it using facotry settings, then bring it to sp2.

Now why would you need to do this if you ghost your drive?

Quincy_3

leesmithg wrote:

Yes.

You said you restore it using facotry settings, then bring it to sp2.

Now why would you need to do this if you ghost your drive?

Because I dont have ghosting software, just Factory restore CD with combined SP1 and a sepreate SP2 disk.

leesmithg

So it's an image restore disk and your installation is on a hidden partition?

Tell the company you got your pc from to give you your full version of your ops, as you should be entitled to one.

Those hidden partions can be corrupted.

When you change for a new hd. What then?

Quincy_3

leesmithg wrote:

So it's an image restore disk and your installation is on a hidden partition?

Tell the company you got your pc from to give you your full version of your ops, as you should be entitled to one.

Those hidden partions can be corrupted.

When you change for a new hd. What then?

I have an XP disk aswell thanks :beer: And Ive also copied the three restore files to disk so I merely install them on a New HDD before I put on the restore CD so all bases covered.