Laptop dmv4 - how do i create a windows recovery disk?

If my hard drive crashes and I need a windowd CD  how do I make one?

Hi,
Probably a bit late now, normally you have to create from day 1 or at least before the crash. It looks like you have to order a set from HP. Please use this:
  http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00810334
Have you tested the HDD ?
Regards.
BH
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