Got error using recovery disk to reinstall Windows 7

I'm posting this cause maybe it could be helpful to anybody in the same situation that I was.
After events in my Z930, I decided to reinstall my Laptop to Out-Of-Box state. In my first time I was given an error, which I couldn't understand, so I did this in the second attempt:
1. Get in Bios and set the SATA CONTROL MODE to COMPATIBILITY
2. Erase all SSD, data, partitions, sectors...etc ALL
The second attempt was sucessful!

Usually if the problem is SATA option solution should not be BIOS option change but SATA driver load before Win7 installation starts. With enabled SATA option (not compatibility mode) the HDD will work properly and with full performance.
Your solution is just workaround and some kind of temporary solution.

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The 3 DVD set you made will reimage the machine to its factory-delivered state, fully activated Windows.
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HiI damaged my motherboard in my HP pavilion P6630 I manage to get one the same (H-ALPINIA-RS780L-UATX)since then i cannot reinstall windows 7 from the reinstalation disc!Is there a way around this? I have the COA on the side of my PC.Microsoft will not allow me to download windows 7 saying the serial number is from a pre-installed version and i would need to contact the vendor?

Do you have a friend with a Windows 7 install disk, the same as what you had on your system. ex. Home premium 64bit. If you have the Windows 7 key on the COA sticker, you may use that disk to reinstall Windows although I see from your specs that Windows XP was originally installed!!

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If you have the two allotted activations already and one was lost on the hard drive that failed then you need to contact Adobe Support thru chat and ask them to reset your activations.
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Hello Sarmad_Khan. I understand you are unable to utilize your recovery disks, due to the multiple changes that have occurred. Before any advanced troubleshooting is attempted, I would like you to download and utilize the patch: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=pv-80183-1&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en
Installing this patch should resolve the issue. Otherwise, please attempt the troubleshooting in this HP document: h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c01868346
If the issue is not resolved, there is a more complicated alternative solution. If you have access to your original product key, you can create an ISO file as a potential resolution, assuming you have access to program that can burn ISO files (you can download software online for this task). Utilizing the link below, click on the relevant software and download it, then select a language, and type the product key (25 digits) to activate the installation: http://www.mydigitallife.info/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-from-digital-river/
Please respond when you complete the troubleshooting. If the issue is not resolved, you should contact HP technical support for further assistance.
Their options will be based on the warranty status of the computer. If you do not have this information, you can locate it at this website: http://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/wc/home?ac.admitted=1384280905804.876444892.199480...
You can utilize this website to learn how to contact HP appropriately, based on your region: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html
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> My question is about how to use recoUNPACK.exe via USB external drive, not how to set up a new ssd within my r500.
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http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/backup-and-restore
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Success!
Although I have to say that with a poplation of over 7 billion I did think that my problem would have attracted more response than just one reply.
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I read your solution from your link Pat, removed the SSD (taping the bare connectors, just in case), did all the other things suggested and tried again. Twenty more times! Still no go.
Was just surfing the net to find the cheapest OEM to buy, when the mailman (We call them postmen) arrived at last with the recovery disks I had ordered.
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I'm glad you got your own problem sorted at last Pat. Like yourself, I am an HP fan. (again)

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