ThinkVantage partion is missing

Hello,
I accidentaly deleted one disk in "This computer" of my R400 - I didn't know it was that simple - I just wanted to delete a file but instead, I clicked on the disk (don't know the name/letter however), pressed Delete and it was gone. It had about 10 GB and I believe all Lenovo software was on it, since my ThingVantage center doesn't work now.
Can you give me advice how to sort this out?
Thank you very very much,
Jakub

Hello Jacob,
To begin with, can you explain a bit as to how did you delete it exactly? by what means?
Is it not visible in Disk Management inside Windows? if it's not, I believe it's gone for good. Further, I'm not aware of any approach to undo a deleted hidden partition, nonetheless you can try Partition Magic, Acronis etc. given that the partition is still there.
The only method to recreate hidden partition, which I know of, is through RnR discs. In case, if F11 or thinkvantage buttons have also become unusable during startup of your thinkpad, you'd need this:- http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-54483
Hope it helps.
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