Computer didn't come with any disks. Just recovery disk located on hidden partition.

Have a computer that didn't come with any disks, just a hidden partition with the os and programs. Is there a way to backup to disk the recovery programs in the hidden partition?

 

Re: Computer didn't come with any disks. Just recovery disk located on hidden partiti

Some manufacturers do supply a way to burn your own recovery CD/DVD set (even some of those Dell PC's that also have a hidden recovery partition).

I'd suggest you checkout the support section/forum of the makers website to find out how to access yours (if there is a way). Be warned - you will only have 1 chance to make the recovery CD/DVD set, have the correct CDs and DVDs ready before you start the creation process.

 

Re: Computer didn't come with any disks. Just recovery disk located on hidden partiti

Creating a Windows Vista recovery CD http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/window-on-windows/?p=622 and how to create a bootable Windows XP Setup CD http://www.howtohaven.com/system/createwindowssetupdisk.shtml