Windows 8.1 Recovery Options

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I'm reluctant to create recovery discs as it's a one time process & I don't want to risk burning coasters. I see on another thread there's a link to a Windows 8 ISO download. Do you also have a link for a Windows 8.1 64bit ISO download.
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Hi,
As far as I know, there's no reputable download for an oem Windows 8.1 image. Saying that, if you've recently purchased this machine, you may as well create your set of Recovery Discs - each disc will be verified after burning and if you do run into any issues, HP will generally send you a free replacement set if the machine is still under warranty.
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I don't believe that any of the recovery options from the Disc will retain your custom partition - As far as I know, the only time you will get a prompt to keep a custom partition is when using the 'Minimized Image Recovery' option from the Recovery Partition D which you have removed.
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Hi,
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Ok, so let's start from the scratch. What you have created while the Win7 was instaled was not an "image" nor a backup of your system. That was just a bootable "Rescue" disc, so that in case you cannot boot up into OS, you can boot from this CD and this will give you some options to save your date, etc.
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I am trying to do a system factory restore and have been unable to do so and am getting frustrated.
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