W530 unable to create factory recovery disc's

Hi all, Happy with new W530 but unable to create factory recovery discs.. Searched and found possible solutions in knowledge base and forum but none worked Until know Files for recovery media not found... (although i have two lenovo recovery partitions on SDD) Called support and they offered website to order recovery disc's (not for free???) Ok... then..filling in the necessay forms and providing all data ended up in not able to choose for Dutch language recovey disc's . How to proceed?

In my opinion, there should be a secure way for the owner of the machine to download the images in .ISO format so you can burn them. Of course information would need to be verified to prove you are entitled to do so, but this doesn't need to be overly complicated.
Don't forget you can always get a Windows 7 disk and use the serial number under your battery to install Windows from scratch.
The only time I use the factory image disk set is if I decide to sell a machine. I'll image it back to the factory state. It's a pretty rare event.

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Help!! New W530 and I have a recovery disc creation error?

Hi, I just got a brand new W530 and got an error when creating the recovery discs. Now the process won't restart. Is there a solution?
The partition is still there but the wizard won't start up again so I can't give it another shot.
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Hello and welcome,
There may be a way to re-enable the recovery creation process. There was with older machines. I don't know what the current situation is, but others may chime in.
The best course might be to call support and request the recovery media. I can't speak for Lenovo, but it's common for them to be sent free in this situation.
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Satellite U205-S5034 - Error when trying to create the recovery discs

Hi Everyone,
I am having trouble with The TOSHIBA Recovery Disk Creator. When trying to create the recovery discs this error comes up:
An unexpected error occurred. Please quit this application and restart it. (Error Code: 0F00FE-F1-00000002)
The machine is a Satellite U205-S5034 running XP Pro SP3.
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks and have a great day.
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What kind of DVDs you are using for creating a Toshiba recovery disc? As yet I have tried Verbatim DVD-R and TDK DVD-R and never had a problem with these discs. Friend of tried DVD+R and he couldnt create a recovery disc. After that he tried DVD-R and all was fine but I dont know why this happened.
So please try other discs.
Furthermore check the Toshiba page for a firmware update of CD/DVD drive. Maybe it will help you.

How can I create the recovery discs for my AIO computer? (For Windows 7 systems)

Q.: How can I create the recovery discs for my MSI laptop/AIO computer? (For Windows 7 systems)
A.:
1. Locate the "MSI BurnRecovery" shortcut on your desktop or start menu. Run this program. (Note: If UAC is enabled, press "Yes" to allow the program to run.
2. MSI BurnRecovery will prepare the files. This process may take a few minutes.
3. Click on "Next" to continue.
4. Click on "Advanced".
5. Click on "Create an ISO file for the recovery disc".
6. Select the destination where you want to create the ISO files. (Default is the D: drive)
7. The program will now create the ISO files. This process may take up to 20 minutes.
8. Click on "Finish". Make sure the box is unchecked.
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You can order a replacement set of Recovery Discs using the link below.
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I would like to create a recovery disc for hp 635 win 7

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If the HP Recovery Manager came installed with your other programs, there should be an option to create recovery disks.
If you don't have this program, then you may be able to order a set of recovery disks from HP for your notebook.
Call HP Technical Support for the country you live in at the link below. If they have a separate number for business PC's/notebooks, call that number.
Inform the customer services rep you need to order a set of quick restore disks for your notebook.
You will need to provide the model number and serial number.
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Idea centre A310 factory recovery disc needed

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Have you been calling using a mobile phone? If that's a toll free number it may be being blocked by your service provider.
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I have a Z60m (2529-FKG) with XP Pro. I intend to replace the HD (100GB -> 300GB) and at the same time reinstall XP.
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hello mishad welcome to the forums
A1)you say that you have an OEM version of xp?does it belong to lenovo?did it come with your system??you can usually use such kind of cd's with recovery cd set you obtain with your computer.
regarding your other query no you cannot use the key from the COA sticker on your system to install the OEM version of xp you have
A2)if you want to create recovery media in the future and ensure that the hidden partition is created then you have to make the recovery media from the hidden partition of your system only
A3)if you install the OEM verison of xp(which OEM does it belong to?)you have to activate your system manually that would mean you are not using a licensed copy of windows coz that OEM cd was not intented to be installed on your system
if you clearly read the EULA of microsoft you can notice that xp can be installed only on one pc at a time..so i think you got my point
A4)regarding the thinkwantage technologies issue yeah you may be able to install the power option and all no doubt...the bios does not check whether its your xp or not for that purpose
A5)but if you do use the xp(OEM) one which you intend to install the BIOS will check for it.......rememebr your copy of windows you obtained from lenovo is PRE-ACTIVATED at the factory itself.......
A6)in any case use the recovery cds from the xp you have from lenovo aka the hidden partition in the future if you want to reformat every thing the hidden partition will be created by the lenovo recovery discs once again.IF YOU USE OTHER XP CD YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CREATE A RECOVERY PARITION ON THE NEW HDD
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My hdd failed so I installed another one and used the recovery discs I made when I first got the lappy. The recovery discs run fine, but when the 3rd disc finnishes I get this error code
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I did go through the Windows routine of creating a recovery image but it was slightly vague as to whether it would be suitable. Anyway I eventually restored the machine to factory defaults, created the recovery image straight away and it worked fine, then after installing Win 8.1 I ended up with loads more free space anyway.

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