Cannot perform factory recovery on W530

Hello,
After I got my W530 I used the "Factory Recovery Disks" from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools collection to create a factory backup on a USB stick. The application finished successfully. Later, after making a stupid error I wanted to use the factory backup to reinstall the original system. However, after invoking the boot menu (with F12 on startup), and selecting the USB stick with the factory backup, the system did nothing (it simply returned to the boot menu). Does anyone have an idea what I am doing wrong?
Regards,
bostjanv

If just setting the partition active doesn't make it bootable, here's one more thing to try:
Fully prepare a 2nd flash drive per those instructions (the whole procedure this time - clean, etc...) and copy the contents of the 1st drive to the 2nd.
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Directory of D:\recovered1\Files Detected by their Signatures\Pick an app\.ico
29-07-2014 19:05 <DIR> .
29-07-2014 19:05 <DIR> ..
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29-07-2014 18:59 4,534 0027d8df.ico
29-07-2014 18:59 766 0027d8eb.ico
29-07-2014 18:59 766 0027d8ee.ico
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29-07-2014 19:05 <DIR> ..
29-07-2014 19:05 <DIR> .ogg
29-07-2014 19:05 <DIR> .rb
0 File(s) 0 bytes
Directory of D:\recovered1\Files Detected by their Signatures\Unkown Application\.ogg
29-07-2014 19:05 <DIR> .
29-07-2014 19:05 <DIR> ..
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29-07-2014 18:59 173,149 0036b2a1.ogg
29-07-2014 18:59 13,178 0036b527.ogg
29-07-2014 18:59 19,244 0036e009.ogg
29-07-2014 18:59 169,220 0036e18a.ogg
29-07-2014 18:59 114,800 0036f031.ogg
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29-07-2014 18:59 42,628 003703fd.ogg
29-07-2014 18:59 319,493 00370bc2.ogg
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29-07-2014 19:06 <DIR> .jpg
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Directory of D:\recovered1\Files Detected by their Signatures\Windows Photo Viewer\.jpg
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4 File(s) 80,759 bytes
Directory of D:\recovered1\Files Detected by their Signatures\Windows Photo Viewer\.png
29-07-2014 19:06 <DIR> .
29-07-2014 19:06 <DIR> ..
29-07-2014 18:59 64,902 0035b639.png
29-07-2014 18:59 530 0039c185.png
29-07-2014 18:59 556 003be59e.png
29-07-2014 18:59 1,023 003ed468.png
29-07-2014 18:59 1,704 003f1ec0.png
29-07-2014 18:59 624 003f252a.png
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29-07-2014 18:59 2,973 00442b91.png
29-07-2014 18:59 468 004433ca.png
29-07-2014 18:59 363 00443501.png
29-07-2014 18:59 238 00443be0.png
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29-07-2014 18:59 457 004442ad.png
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29-07-2014 18:59 268 004446af.png
29-07-2014 18:59 280 004448d1.png
29-07-2014 18:59 257 004449f1.png
29-07-2014 18:59 2,158 00b962d1.png
29-07-2014 18:59 54,191 016a8a54.png
29-07-2014 18:59 4,224 017350e3.png
29-07-2014 18:59 4,241 01735f08.png
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0 File(s) 0 bytes
Directory of D:\recovered1\Recovery\Logs
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0 File(s) 0 bytes
Directory of D:\recovered1\Recovery\WindowsRE
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29-07-2014 19:08 <DIR> ..
0 File(s) 0 bytes
Directory of D:\recovered1\System Volume Information
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29-07-2014 19:08 <DIR> ..
0 File(s) 0 bytes
Total Files Listed:
65 File(s) 3,190,946,434 bytes
65 Dir(s) 178,172,325,888 bytes free
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17-04-2014 23:37 655,680 $Bitmap
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17-04-2014 23:37 131,072 $UpCase
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10 File(s) 68,172,608 bytes
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17-04-2014 23:37 0 $Quota
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4 File(s) 0 bytes
Directory of D:\recovered1\$Extend\$RmMetadata
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1 File(s) 0 bytes
Directory of D:\recovered1\$Extend\$RmMetadata\$TxfLog
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Directory of D:\recovered1\Recovery\Logs
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1 File(s) 1,336 bytes
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3 File(s) 258,248,400 bytes
Directory of D:\recovered1\System Volume Information
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1 File(s) 20,480 bytes
Total Files Listed:
21 File(s) 326,442,924 bytes
0 Dir(s) 178,172,325,888 bytes free
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Thanks.

I run into the same problem with fresh installation of W7 Pro on T530 with 1TB samsung disk.
This solution worked for me:
    Running check for updates will trigger this error message:
“Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer.”
Solution:
1.    Go to Administrative Tools/Services, and stop the Windows Update service.
2.    Then go to the folder c: /Windows/SoftwareDistribution and delete all of the files and folders.
3.    Then go back to Services and restart the Windows Update service which will recreate all of those folders again.
4.    Then manually run the Update Service and everything should work.

Do I need to create partition on msata before factory/recovery install?

I am trying to use the recovery media to install the factory settings W7 to a newly installed Intel 310.
I have installed the 310, and it is definitely there and recognized by the computer. I have removed my HDD and plugged in a DVD drive. Also on hand are the successfully created recovery media (1 CD + 3 DVDs).
I put in the CD and boot via the DVD drive. The Windows screen comes on and then it goes to R&R. From there, I cannot for the life of me figure how how to start the ball rolling on installing W7 to the msata drive.
The two options presented appear to be to install a previous recovery backup, and none are listed. Or to recover from an image, which then takes me to a screen that does not seem to identify an image no matter which of the four recover discs I put in.
Is there any Lenovo page that shows step by step to re-installing recovery media from disk? I'm not a complete newb so this is frustrating.
My only guess perhaps is that I need to create a partition on msata before starting the factory recovery. Not sure why that would be the case in that the factory recovery probably has utilities built in to do so, but I can't think of anything else.
Thanks for any help.

Tried it again. Didn't work. But it's now clear to me that Lenovo R&R is failing to recognize the recovery disk that it created earlier today. R&R said the recovery media was successfully created, but I guess not.
I will try installing from a Win7 installation disc. Thanks for your help.

Can't create a factory recovery disk using the recovery partition that came with my computer

When I push the Q: recovery drive> Create recovery media, I get a message saying
"Windows cannot find 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Lenovo\factory recovery\recovburncd.exe'. Make sure you types the name correctly, and then try again."
How do I go about fixing this and creating a recovery disk?

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Windows Update 80072EE2 after Factory recovery

Hello everyone!
I just did a complete factory recovery on a Lenovo 3000 K100, with Windows Vista Home Premium 32bits.
The recovery was successeful. (I used the Recovery partition that came from the Lenovo)
The device manager has nothing wrong.
But when I try to do a Windows Update, I have the error 80072EE2
Installed Microsoft Security Essentials, and when triyng to update it, the update fail, telling me that the connection timed out. (please note that I was able to download it online)
I can surf on the web, go on different websites, but when I go to Microsoft website, it takes time before the webpage loads sometime!
Some people said that I should remove the UseWUServer (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU) from my registery, but this key is missing in my registery. I cannot find it.
So, tried other fixes suggested in forums, like reset my internet settings (but it's a fresh windows install)
Tried in cmd "net stop wuauserv" and then "start" ... the service is running normally...
In services, Windows Update is on Automatic (Delayed) Running. (I even changed it to Automatic)
I renamed the Hosts file, and flushed the DNS. The Hosts file should be generated automatically after being removed.
There is no Third party Firewall. The only antivirus installed, is Microsoft Security Essentials.
There is no softwares installed after the Factory Recovery.
I tried to ping www.google.com, and there is 25% loss, with a connection timed out, after two responses.
There is a 100% loss when I ping microsoft.com, with a connection timed out.
I tried to disable WIndows FIrewall, but doesn't solve the problem.
I reset Internet explorer settings again... Nothing is solved.
There is no PROXY in the LAN Settings, of Internet explorer...
Uninstalled the Network drivers (in device manager), and reinstalled them... problem not solved...
So, does anyone have an idea? I'm out of solutions...
What's weird is that it's a Fresh Factory recovery, it should be free of issues... ??

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=836941
This might be a dumb question, but did you try to let MS fix it automatically?
Dave
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Can't load Vista from factory recovery disks?

I have an X200 running XP. The X200 was delivered with XP installed and Vista recovery disks. I wanted to see how Vista performed so I decided to load the Vista from the factory recovery disks. There are 3 disks...Disk1 Start Recovery Disk, Disk2 OS System Recovery Disk, and DIisk3 Applications and Drivers Recovery Disk. I have an external Lenovo DVD drive and the BIOS is set to boot from this first.
I placed Disk 1 into the drive and rebooted. The system loaded and the Rescue and Recovery program came up, did it's thing, and asked for Disk 1 to be inseryed. Well, Disk 1 was already inserted but I ejected and re-inserted it - it said this was not the correct disk. So, I figured Disk 2 might be "disk 1" in this context but it didn't like that one either coughing up the same incorrect disk message. So, only disk 3 is left so I tried that too, same results.
OK, what am I doing wrong or might Lenovo have include incorrect disks.
Any help is much appreciated.
thanks
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There is a chance that the discs included is not suitable for your model type or the discs itself are bad, call Lenovo and ask for another set.
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Performed Destructive Recovery (I Think?) on my HP Pavilion m7480n and immediately get infected?

Hello to everyone on the Forum,
First off, I would like to mention that my computer skills are average at best..So, I apologize in advance for complicating matters ..My computer was recently infected by a Trojan.Agent/Gen-Cryptic Virus..With some help, I was able to delete the virus from my computer..Unfortunately, my computer wasn't the same after the Trojan/Virus was removed..I was then told, that it would be best to perform a fresh install of Windows XP.
I've performed two fresh installs of Windows XP(Destructive Recovery's- reformatting Hard Drive..Hopefully, I did them correctly), and for the life of me I can't figure out why my computer is immediately infected..As soon as I complete the System Recovery, I try to update the Norton Suite that is pre-installed on my computer..Unfortunately, I cannot perform a complete update because I keep getting a message telling me that some updates are corrupted..I immediately install MalwareBytes, Avast Antivirus and proceed to run scans for each program..I constantly get the same infections on my computer..I will post the results of the scans below..I'm completely stumped and want to pull out my hair ..lol..Can someone please Help!!
Avast:
File Name:
C:\Program Files\..BartShel.exe
Severity:
High
Status:
Threat: Win32:Malware-Gen
File Name:
C:\hp\bin\Killit.exe
Severity:
Low
Status:
PUP: Win32:KillApp-W (PUP)
File Name:
c:\..\A0000442.exe
Severity:
High
Status:
Threat: Win32:Malware-Gen
File name:
C:\..A0000444.exe
Severity:
Low
Status:
PUP: Win32-KillApp-W (PUP)
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.51.0.1200
Database version: 7032
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 (Safe Mode)
Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180
06/07/2011 8:23:28 AM
mbam-log-2011-07-06 (08-23-28).txt
Scan type: Full scan (C:\|D:\|)
Objects scanned: 240111
Time elapsed: 10 minute(s), 14 second(s)
Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 5
Registry Values Infected: 1
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 1
Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{2B96D5CC-C5B5-49A5-A69D-CC0A30F9028C} (Adware.Minibug) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{3C2D2A1E-031F-4397-9614-87C932A848E0} (Adware.Minibug) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{04A38F6B-006F-4247-BA4C-02A139D5531C} (Adware.Minibug) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MiniBugTransporter.MiniBugTransporterX.1 (Adware.Minibug) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MiniBugTransporter.MiniBugTransporterX (Adware.Minibug) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
Registry Values Infected:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDLLs\C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\REAL\WEATHERBUG\MINIBUGTRANSPORTER.DLL (Adware.Minibug) -> Value: MINIBUGTRANSPORTER.DLL -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)
Files Infected:
c:\program files\common files\Real\weatherbug\minibugtransporter.dll (Adware.Minibug) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

My advice, format the hard drive completely, then run the Recovery from CD/DVD set made when the PC was new or a set purchased from HP.
First, some questions. I would think that the infections are not part of the recovery, but just in case, has a scan been done of the Media that is used for the Recovery process? Obviously it has to be done with a non-infected PC. If the Recovery is being done from a DVD set, it should be OK, but it would not hurt to check. Second, the Recovery, when completed: Is the WinXP SP2 or SP3? From a non-infected PC, download the SP3 to a CD and then run that before connecting to the internet. Also make sure the anti-virus software and firewall software is installed before connecting to the internet. One could even load MalwareBytes. Run a scan before connecting to the internet. You may have to research how to get those items installed clean without allowing the suspect PC to connect to the internet. Report back if there is still an infection after doing it this way.
BTW: How did the weather bug get on a clean system?
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A few questions about managing partitions when performing a recovery

Hello everybody,
I purchased an L505-13Z about to weeks ago for personal use and light audio editing work. In these two weeks I took the time to explore and test this computer's performance and found it suitable for my needs, as it withstands even havier audio work then I will need, as tested. I am really happy with this laptop! Anyway, few optimizations I did for the audio software have wiped some needed features of the computer, so I needed to install the OS again.. Basically, I was always used to have the system install only wiping the system drive, leaving the "D:Data" partition intact. I notice this isn't the case with system recovery, as after recovery, both system and data partitions were wiped. of course everything is backed up on an external drive, but every time I perform a recovery I will need to copy everything back from the backup drive? I missed the point of this - it's exactly like having all my data saved on the system partition.. What's the need for the data partition then?
Is there a way to perform a recovery and leave the "Data" partition untouched?
My second question is if it's possible to change the size of the partitions somehow? I think that it's a bit useless to have 230G of free space for the system partition. For my needs, 100G is enough, and I could use the remaining 130G for the Data partition, I don't know why the drive is just split in half by default... (I am aware that a partition size change must wipe ALL data on the drive).
Thanks everybody in advance for any help!

If you use HDD recovery procedure - http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/HTD9102IR0000R01.htm - the structure and data on second partition will not be deleted.
So, if you want to install OS using HDD recovery option you can move all important data from partition C to partition D.
The whole HDD will be deleted if you use recovery DVDs for OS installation.
You should not change partitions structure because it can have negative influence on further HDD recovery procedure. It can happen that recovering data will not be found anymore.
Please note: second partition D is not some kind of recovery or system partition. It is normal and usual HDD partition. There is just saved Toshiba recovery image in folder called HDDRecovery.
Best thing you can do, I done it too, is to enter properties for this folder and define it as invisible.
You will not be irritated with this folder. It is there but you cannot see it and there is no way you can delete it somehow. Use this partition as usual. Create own folders, copy data there, simply do your usual work.
More questions?

Lack of Factory Recovery Disks option - from where download setup file?

Hi,
I have just installed new OS (Windows 7 Pro) on my T420. Unfortunatelly I cannot find proper URL to download software like this below:
That is well known Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools board. In previous pre-installed OS I got it, but now after new OS installation, I did not managed to download Factory Recovery Disks module (cannot find it)... So my question is - where can I get it? And how can I get view like on the attached screen?
Another thing is thinkpad icon in devices view in Control Panel. On previous installed OS I had nice T420 icon, now ordinary pc icon instead. How can I change it?
And finally, I had also a Recovery Partition. Now I do not remember what I have done in order to have it in previous pre-installed Windows. Could you please explain it to me?
Regards,
Marcin
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Thanks for the newest update. If I understand what you are saying:
(1) The SSD has plain jane windows via a windows install. and runs fine. I ASSUME you copied personal files (pics, quicken) from the old HDD to the SSD.
(2) The old HDD is now in the ultra bay/usb serving as a 2nd drive to hold data. Did you ever reformat the old HDD to make it a true blank 2nd drive? ie, did you remove the ability of old HDD to act like a bootable lenovo system?
(3) Your new plain jane SSD have no Lenovo products, and No Lenovo service parition.
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It the above is true great!!. If the old HDD is a bootable Lenovo windows, down the road, I would copy loved data from the old HDD to external USB, DVD, or to SSD. Reformat the HDD to make it a true data only HDD, then copy loved data to it. Having a bootable HDD and SSD, dual boot, makes for a mess.
If you installed RNR on the SSD, all the files are stored on the C drive of the SSD. The boot stuff is changed around. It is bootable to bring up standalone RNR via PF11.. It will "act" like standalone RNR on the old system. The factory recovery option will Not be available, since you have no Lenovo recovery partition.
Your blue button wont work, big deal.
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I had the same issue going from vista to win7.
I have 2 hdd, C drive(vista) and (D) drive(data). I always order my systems with two HDD, simpler.
I had to disconnect the D drive during windows install( windows from best buy) to prevent a mess. Windows chooses 1st found. Do no destroy my D drive thank you. When shipped from the factory, the service partion was on 320GB drive, 160 GB drive was empty. I wanted it the other way.....(fixed, call the support center and get recovery disk set).
Thus my windows win 7 install erased my 160GB drive(choose the erase option). a 160GB drive with a Vista Lenovo drive and say, windows install, Replace the C drive only, will create a mess, the Lenovo vista recovery partition is left). It will boot, but RNR will not install (win7 with Vista recovery).
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Take SSD plain jane windows. Download System update, not much will change. Download RNR(you did this) . You took a RNR backup to DVD or USB. You created a RNR BACKUP to DVD? great! This 1st DVD is standalone RNR boot rest of the DVD's are data. Last DVD is called FINAL and contains the Index file to recovery the SSD.
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You can now recover your SSD should it burn up. You have no NEED for a Lenovo factory recovery set nor a Lenovo service partition.
Down the road after your make the old HDD a data drive, backup using RNR to old HDD,a data drive. This is called SECOND in rnr. backup weekly.
I backup weekly to Second. I NEVER back to LOCAL(the C drive)
I backup using RNR monthly to external USB-HDD. (not a memory stick). 1TB usb-hdd, $65 or so at best buy(on sale). BUT format it first, diskpart set active. RNR adds standalone bootables to the usb-hdd,. But it may not boot if the USB is not preformated and set active. This is covered in another post.
I backup using RNR every 6 months to DVD.
I use other software, www.nero.com to back up personal data, daily and monthly.
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Hopefully we are on the same page now. Provide feedback if lost.

Factory recovery DVD for HP 625 laptop

I want to make factory recovery DVD for HP 625 laptop, However I cannot find HP RECOVERY MANAGER on computer.
Its a new computer with windows 7 installed.
Thanks

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp45501-46000/sp45602.exe
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