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How do I make a recovery disk after my laptop won't turn on without one?
All this started after I downloaded an update from AVG.
I still have a warranty til March of 2014. I'm not very good at computers and need help.

Barb,
If you can get the computer to boot into Safe Mode, you might be able to use System Restore to take the computer "back in time" to a date before the computer had the problem.
Restoring Windows to a Previous Point (Windows 7
Using Microsoft System Restore (Windows 8)
Windows 7:
System Restore in Safe Mode:
Completely shut down the notebook.
Restart… As soon as the notebook starts to boot,
Keep clicking on F8 until you enter the Windows Recovery Console
Find and Select "Safe Mode" > Enter
Windows 8:
If the system knows it is in trouble it may start in Recovery Mode (F11 at boot):
HP PCs - Windows 8 Safe Mode
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HP and Compaq Desktop PCs: Looking for Recovery Discs?
Explains recovery disc creation for: XP, Vista, Windows 7
Explains recovery disc ordering for USA, Canada, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Latin America, Asia and Oceania, and “Other Websites”
For Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8, you can make your own ISO installation if you can get to a computer that works and can handle the download and the making of the recovery USB or disc.
For example:
Assuming you still have your 25 character product key, you can also make your own Free Vista Installation discs:
See this helpful Post by our Provost Expert Paul_Tikkanen
Solved - Windows Vista Recovery Discs
Thanks to Provost Expert DavidPK
Reinstall Windows 7 – No CD
Excellent, By lasvegaswireman
Forum Post How to Install Windows 7 Without the Disc
Calls this article from PCWorld:
How To Carry Any Operating System In Your Pocket
By Paul_Tikkanen
Re-Installing Windows 8 (Getting a Copy on DVD)
Understand that your best bet, if they are available for your system, is to get and use the HP recovery set. The discs from HP include all your original programs and HP setup that was included when the computer was new.
If you use the ISO method, you must then go to your Computer's webpage to download and install your drivers (use only those drivers and software for your system hardware). Check your Control Panel > icon view > Device Manager to find a list of the drivers (like wireless driver).
HP Notebook PCs - Device Manager Information in Windows 7 - c01855235
To find your computer's own support webpage start at:
HP Drivers & Downloads
Extra Help:
FAQ On Repairing Or Reinstalling The Operating System – XP, Vista, Windows 7
Kind Regards,
Dragon-Fur

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I just tried a Windows "REFRESH" on my HP 13 Split x2 that came with Window 8 and was upgraded to 8.1 . After clicking REFRESH, Windows stated "Window 8.1 would have to be reinstalled after the Refresh". Additionally, Windows advised that some software, apps, and drivers would need to be reinstalled after the refresh. The Windows "REFRESH" returned the computer to Windows 8. Please see Refresh Your PC to Resolve Problems (Windows 8) to start the "REFRESH" process.
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How can i reformat my harddrive using the recovery disk stored in partition drive?

hi guys! i need help. i need to reformat my harddrive and i will do this for the first time. however, i was not ablt to make the recovery disk since i purchased the tx2 1275dx laptop last july 2009. what i have is a recovery disk stored in a partition harddrive. how can i reformat my cpmputer using the recovery disk in partition harddrive? my OS is windows vista. thank you...

Hi,
Shutdown the notebook. Tap away at f11 as you start to access Recovery Manager which you can then use to reinstall the Operating System.
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