CPU issues / Restore / Recovery / Crikett 20 years ago

Restore / Recovery

So my mom calls me today she is having computer issues and wants to restore her computer, my question is will my recovery CD's work with her computer (because she dont have hers)? They are both HP computers (I know people hate HP) and both were bought at the same time. :help

Mileron 20 years ago
They need to be the same model series - IE if you have a 5350, she needs to have anything in the 53xx series.

Keep in mind if she restores there's a good chance she'll lose all her information.
Anulien 20 years ago
The *good chance* is actually an absolute. All restore CD's do is write an image of the factory install onto the disk after reformatting.
Mileron 20 years ago
Anulien
The *good chance* is actually an absolute. All restore CD's do is write an image of the factory install onto the disk after reformatting.


Actually, it's not.

Older restore CDs - depending on the manufacturer - allow you to replace Windows without an erase/format of the drive.

If she really decides she needs to do this, she MUST read the directions.
Anulien 20 years ago
Mileron
Actually, it's not.

Older restore CDs - depending on the manufacturer - allow you to replace Windows without an erase/format of the drive.


Windows 98, maybe.
Mylec 20 years ago
Actually it sounds to me like you are talking about a repair of the OS, not a restore. And your odds of pulling that move off are about identical to my odds of winning the PowerBall tomorrow. So hopefully, it works!
Mylec 20 years ago
Actually it sounds to me like you are talking about a repair of the OS, not a restore. And your odds of pulling that move off are about identical to my odds of winning the PowerBall tomorrow. So hopefully, it works!
Rikr 20 years ago
I'm gunnin' for 90 mill here in TX. GL on powerball! :wink
Rikr 20 years ago
I'm gunnin' for 90 mill here in TX. GL on powerball! :wink