Restoring the recovery partition

Hello,
We have recently puchased some Lenovo ThinkCentre E72 SFF, please tell us how we can restore the recovery partition on the HDD if we change or deleted this hidden drive. We created the USB recovery disk. The PC has windows 8 pro 64 bit OEM
Thank you

Sounds like you used the Microsoft Windows 8 tool to create a recover USB drive, and not the Lenovo process to create restore media. Lenovo has no bearing on this process, it is a Microsoft application.
Boot from the USB drive, and it will direct you how to restore. This HERE gives the steps needed.

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    Hi,
    I am trying to upgrade my 3000 N200 hard disk to a larger, faster disk (250G).
    I find the recovery function (Lenovo care key at boot) to be very useful, as I am a computer tech and my system deserves to be reinstalled often.
    My question is:  How do I migrate  the recovery partition to my new disk. 
    I used Symantec Ghost to clone from disk to disk (I put both in a desktop PC and copied straight from 1 to the other), but let ghost change the size of the data partitions (to my knowledge, ghost kept the exact same size for the hidden recovery partiton).
    But when I attempt to boot into the recovery partition, i just hangs after the F-key choice (where I pressed F11) on a blank screen.
    I saw one can make some disks and restore from disks, but I would like to use the recovery partition as it is self contained and always with the computer by definition.
    Is there a way to get things to work on the new disk.  I do have access to the old disk as it is still working OK, if slow.
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    Marc
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    The recovery disks will also make the service partition during installation process
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  • How can I restore the recovery partition of Lion without erasing drive?

    Hello there,
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    Apple Hardware test is only available two methods on Intel Macs
    Pre-July 20, 2011  Macs through the prebundled installer discs you can order for around $20 from AppleCare if you lost the disc.   The 'D' key boot then boots off the disc that contains the hardware test
    Post-July 19, 2011 Macs through the 'D' key boot (no CD/DVD necessary, and no installed software necessary)
    Both methods are described here: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1509
    Dates given are based when the vintage of the Mac was sold through Apple authorized retail stores, and not when you bought an operating system or purchased used or refurbished.

  • Restoring Vista's MBR so F11 actually loads the recovery partition?

    Hey guys, I have a Pavilion m8277c that came out of the factory with Vista 32-bit. I know from experience that by dual booting and installing another OS, either with another version of Windows (newer or older) or Linux, overwriting the MBR will cause F11 to not work in loading the recovery partition at startup (in fact, in the past I tried a Windows 7 beta and when I decided to wipe my hard drive clean some time after that, I had to use the recovery disks that I thankfully made before doing this experiment, as my recovery partition was nonfunctional). Right now I have a triple boot of Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Ubuntu Linux, with Linux's bootloader (GRUB) occupying the MBR, which could load any of the three OS's.
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    (by the way, I know that Microsoft doesn't like it if we make more than one copy of a recovery disk, since they can install Windows on a blank HDD on any computer, but will copying a recovery DVD with a DVD burner allow the new set to work? I've had my old set for a while and I fear that they'll fail soon. Maybe there's a way to hack HP's recovery disk creation program so that we could make a second set?)

    Making a copy of your Recovery Disks is a good idea.I have done it myself and can verify they work. I have also used EasyBCD on a dual boot machine and found it quite easy.However I don't know whether F11 for Recovery is restored.I tend to doubt it,since F11 is looking for partition 2 of 2 partitions to boot from and there are 3. It would be an interesting experiment-let me know if you try it.
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    2.This will launch the Microsoft Management Console.
    3.On the left side of the MMC, click on "Disk Management" and it will show you all of the partitions.
    4.Right-click on the "HP Recovery" partition and select "Mark as Active Partition."
    5.When the warning prompt appears, select "Yes" - Reboot and it will automatically boot into the Recovery Manager (without pressing F11).
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  • Reinstall OS X to restore the Recovery HD partition.  Will I lose everything on my hard drive?

    I just downloaded Carbon Copy Cloner so I could backup/clone my MBP hard drive.  However, when I started the process I got this notice from CCC: CCC cannot create a Recovery HD on this disk because it cannot find any suitable source Recovery HD volumes or archives.  Reinstall OS X to restore the Recovery HD partition, then return to this window to create a Recovery HD clone on your destination disk.
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    Reinstalling OS X Without Erasing the Drive
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    Reinstall OS X: Select Reinstall OS X and click on the Continue button.
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    Also see:
    Reinstall OS X Without Erasing the Drive
    Choose the version you have installed now:
    OS X Yosemite- Reinstall OS X
         Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet
                     if possible because it is three times faster than wireless.

  • When in the bare metal restore process is the Recovery partition made?

    When in the bare metal restore process is the Recovery partition made?
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    the OS partition.  When did the Recovery partition get made, before it asked where the backup is, or after?  Respond only if you know.
    Thanks!

    Hi ,
    Could you please let me know the size of the partition you mentioned? Is it 0KB(256KB) partition or 100MB(350MB) Reserved partition or 1.5 (or above) GB parititon? Please capture a screenshot of the disk management.
    If it is the 256KB partition, please see:
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2853247/en-us
    If it is the 100MB (350MB) partition, please see:
    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/gg441289.aspx
    If the size is larger than 1GB, it may be the recovery partition contains the recovery data or OEM partition.
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  • How can I see the files in the Recovery partition folders? Explorer won't let me.

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    Force it into recovery mode to restore it as explained here: If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.  Sometimes you have to do this more than once to be successful.  After restoring, you'll have to restore an existing backup, if you have one.

  • PLZ helpppppppppppppppppppppppp want to roll back "active" of the recovery partition...

    Hi,
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    --- at this stage my windows 7 would boot normally , but like a new user, no access to previous files
    --- so tried to do restore,    F11  showed there were no previous saving for restore
    --- tried to do recovery , F11  showed that "restore" botton is gray/ inactive
    --- someone on internet suggested to make the recovery partition , "active", so i did it through disk management
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    ---  through bios activated "HP Quick web" , and playing with photo viewer in quickweb i noticed all my files on the "maybe burnt drive"  are all there!!!!    and i can view them,,,,,,,   ooops!!! my whole problem was changing windows group!!
    ---   so if i can just boot to previous windows , then i can change the group and access the files...but
    --- now i cant go out of recovery page,,,,, now that it is "active partition" everytime i turn on computer is JUST goes to recovery page screen (which is inactive),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
    --- how can i roll back, or inactive the recovery partition and use my drive "C" previous partition as the only active one
    I dont have recovery CD (I will get it tomorrow, i ordered it by HP, 30 bucks!  phewww),,,,,,,,,
     i am panicked any help would be deeply appreciated.........................................................
    HP Pavillion DV-7 4069 
    Windows 7  Home Premium

    Hi,
    If you don't already have one, use another PC to create a Windows 7 Recovery CD.  Download the relevant ISO from the links below.
    Windows 7 32bit
    Windows 7 64bit
    You should use an application such as ImgBurn to burn the ISO to a CD.  Once created, or if you already have this, insert the CD and restart to boot from it.  Select the Repair option.
    Select the 'Repair your Computer' option and follow Option 2 in the guide on the link below to run Start-up Repair – you may need to run this 2 or 3 times.
    http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/668-system-recovery-options.html
    Regards,
    DP-K
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  • The recovery partition could not be found

    I didn't know that partition magic is uncompatible withwin 7, so when i ran the program it asked me to FIX something....'YES' was my answer, then the recovery partition dissapeared. now when i open disk managment and try to click on properties of the recovery partition it shows me that message
    (the operation failed to complete because the disk management console view is not up-to-date)
    help please iwant to restore my recovery partition

    Hi,
    You can order a replacement set of Recovery Discs using the link below - once you get these, backup all your personal files etc to an external device and use the discs to reinstall the operating system; this will also re-create the Recovery Partiton.
    http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00810334&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en
    If you have any problem with this link, order them directly from HP.
    If you live in the US, contact HP Here.
    If you are in another part of the world, start Here.
    Regards,
    DP-K
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  • HT4718 No 1.    I can not activate Filevault : FileVault can't be turned on for the disk "Macintosh HD". Some disk formats don't support the recovery partition required by encryption. To use encryption, reinstall this version of Mac OS X on a reformatted

    I have TWO PROBLEMS
    No 1.  I can not activate FileVault. It displyas as follows :
    FileVault can’t be turned on for the disk “Macintosh HD”.
    Some disk formats don’t support the recovery partition required by encryption. To use encryption, reinstall this version of Mac OS X on a reformatted disk.
    No 2. I can not activate Find My Mac service. It displays as follows :
    Find My Mac requires a recovery partition
    Some configurations, such as software or hardware RAID, do not support a recovery partition and can't be used with find my mac

    Restart holding down the option/alt key and see if you have a Recovery Volume.
    Recovery Partition – Recreate Without Reinstalling
    Recovery Partition – Recreate Without Reinstalling (Requires Installer)
    Recovery Drive – Restore Missing
    Recovery Disk Assistant

  • The Program Cannot restore the system partition not enough space

    Hi..,
    When i try to restore my pc using OKR Button, I am getting This Notice from OKR Application.
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    Please help Me ...
    Thanks in Adavance.

    Hi Jaulpellissery,
    Welcome to Lenovo Community Forums
    I’m sorry to hear that the OKR (One Key Recovery) is not working as expected and displaying error message, this issue will occur if any changes are made in HDD (Hard Disc Drive) partition. Please let me know if you have made any changes in the partition space.
    Hope to hear back soon
    Best Regards
    Shiva Kumar
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  • Can't system restore from recovery partition, please help!

    To start my info is:<br><br>HP MINI 210-1003sa<br><br>I have tried accessing recovery manager from the start menu, also tried accessing it by pressing f8, repair computer and f11 system restore isn't lit up as an option to click.<br><br>It says my netbook has no recovery partition yet when I go to my computer drive D is the recovery partition.<br><br>I have also downloaded the hp program that creates a bootable system restore USB stick but when I boot from it it just loads up windows.<br><br>I really need to reset to factory settings ASAP, please help.

    Hi Mike:
    The second chapter of this saga.
    I did order the recovery USB.
    I did what it was asking and wiped out the HDD clean.
    But the system is still unstable.
    It took a very long time to configure itself. Several times I had to run the process again because it would either not boot or it would be just sitting there at the attached screen.
    Sometimes it would go to Win8 boot window, but then suddenly come back to the same screen.
    It seems that HDD is completly out. What is the warranty on the HDD? This laptop is just two years old.
    And a side note: we had to send it for repairs twice already for monitor issues; the keyboard is not flat; there are some loose parts inside. I really expected better quality from such a reputable brand as TOSHIBA.
    -Ilya.
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  • How can i get my computer to recognize the recovery partition

    Computer says that there is no accessable data in the  partitian.  Or it cannot find it.
    So not able to restore any of the original function to my laptop

    Hi,
    If you created your set of Recovery Discs ( or a Recovery USB drive ), use this to reinstall the operating system as the process will also re-create the Recovery Partition.
    If you haven't created your Recovery Discs/Media, you can order a replacement set of Recovery Discs using the link below.
    Order HP Recovery Discs.
    If you have any problem with this link, order them directly from HP.
    If you live in the US, contact HP Here.
    If you are in another part of the world, start Here.
    Regards,
    DP-K
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  • HP Pavilion [Dv600/Dv6​700] Recover The Recovery Partition Using Undelete Software

    Hey what's up,
    My mum bought a used HP Pavilion Dv600/Dv6700 from a friend at work. It came pre-loaded with Windows Vista installed. I wanted to load and restore a backup of her previous laptops operating system which is Windows XP but I'm having difficulties sourcing drivers etc.
    I'm not all that familiar with laptops but I've not experinced these troubles before. My dad's laptop came preloaded with windows Vista but he took it into a shop to get windows xp loaded onto it. It screwed up several months later and I did a clean install of XP and had no problems with drivers is this just related to HP or Laptops in general ?
    I've looked at the step by step guide on downgrading & upgrading hp notebooks but I don't have the recovery partition to copy my drivers. Can I use software like Supergrub to recover the deleted partition or can I use WIndows Vista 32Bit install disc on a 64bit AMD processor ? It says it supports HP Pavilion dv6700 but read HP release 3 or 4 different discs for similar versions with different chipsets, gpu & processors..
    Is it easyier if I just install a fresh copy of Windows 7 to avoid some incapablitys of windows xp. Thanks
    Some additonal information if this helps:
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    s/n: CNF8282WPH
    p/n: FF751EA#ABU
    model: dv6810em
    It's AMD Turion-x2 64bit processor. Not sure which copy of Vista it came with.. I have since done a fresh install of windows xp. I had no network adapters in device manager when I recovered from Acronis backup so I installed fresh and still no network adapters.. is this due to the missing device drivers ?

    The chipset drivers  install Ethernet, SMBus, SATARAID and more>Nvidia chipset, here
    Nvidia Video graphics drivers GeForce Release 179.48, here
    Broadcom Wireless,  here
    MS UAA must be installed before Audio.
    MS UAA , or MS UAA for XP SP3, here
    Conexant High-Definition SmartAudio 221 Driver  here
    Unzip to a folder..use Device Manager,right click "Audio Device on HD",choose Update driver,
    Say No to connect, choose Install from a list or specific location,
    Select Don't Search, I will choose the driver to install,
    For the Hardware Type select 'Show All Devices'
    Remove the check from "Show Compatible Hardware" and click on "Have Disk".
    Next...browse to the unzipped folder and choose the "WiSVHe5.inf".
    Ignore XP when it complains, Reboot.
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  • Help, my computer refuses to boot the recovery partition.

    My computer refuses to boot the recovery partition. I hit f12 during startup and selected "HDD recovery", however instead of loading what is suppsoed to be the toshiba recovery wizard, the text "HDD recovery" quickly flashes on the bottom of the screen and then it simply loads windows 7 normally.
    I can access the hidden recovery partition from windows 7 and I can see the .wim file in there, but I don't know how to restore a computer using a system image. I've tried that option and it tells me it is unable to find system images, is there a specific place I have to put this file? Do I have to burn it to dvd?
    I ran linux off the optical disk drive to see if it would boot anything other than windows 7 and surely enough linux worked.
    I've also tried copying the contents of a system repair disk onto a usb and replacing the boot.wim with the .wim on the toshiba recovery partition and renaming it to boot.wim, which let me into the toshiba recovery wizard, but I was unable to continue past the first menu.
    It says on the bottom of my laptop the specific model is a Toshiba Sattelite P750 -04S, if I've read it correctly.
    Edit: Is there anyway to "start fresh" without using the recovery partititon or buying a new copy of windows? What I am trying to do is to revert to factory "out of the box" settings.

    Satellite P750-04S (PSAY3C-04S010)
    We support US computer at this website. Everything for your Canadian model is here.
    You can order recovery discs by calling 800-663-0378. The discs are free, but the shipping and handling charges are probably substantial.
    For instructions, see the section Restoring the pre-installed software from your created Recovery Media, which begins on p. 1-16 of the User's Manual (attached).
    -Jerry
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