Missing Partition

Discussion in 'Software' started by unrox, Sep 5, 2020.

  1. unrox

    unrox Private E-2

    I am trying to reset my computer Lenovo Thinkcentre Win. 10 16G Ram i7, I keep getting the error message a partition is missing. I have run chkdsk, Sfc, set as active, shows no errors. Help. T.I.A.
     
    unrox, Sep 5, 2020
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  2. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Explain what you mean by "reset my computer".
    Exactly what model ThinkCentre do you own?
    Did the computer come with Windows 10 installed.

    I suspect you are trying to factory restore the computer, possibly to an earlier version of Windows. If that is the case, once Windows 10 is installed, it removes the factory restore partition. That might be the missing partition message you are seeing.

    If my guess is correct, you have two choices:
    1. Use the factory restore DVD you made when the computer was new to restore.
    2. Do a clean install of Windows 10 by downloading an ISO and either "burning" it to a USB boot stick or a DVD and boot from the stick or the DVD.
     
    plodr, Sep 5, 2020
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  3. unrox

    unrox Private E-2

    Thanks, My computer is running poorly, I am trying to reset from troubleshooter which give the option to reset all or keep files Window 10 disk is required, the oo. The computer is a Thinkcentre M80 Windows was installed
     
    unrox, Sep 5, 2020
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  4. unrox

    unrox Private E-2

    My mistake the model is an M92
     
    unrox, Sep 5, 2020
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  5. Earthling

    Earthling Interplanetary Geek

    As far as I can see the M92 was originally supplied with Windows 8 and yours has subsequently been upgraded to Win 10. If that is the case, and provided you have been using a Microsoft account rather than a local account, your Win 10 has what is called a digital licence. Having a digital licence enables you to reinstall Win 10 which will be automatically activated by Microsoft servers in the event of a reinstall. So, providing you meet these conditions, you can safely go ahead and reinstall, but backup your personal stuff first. If you have been using a local account then switch to a Microsoft account before doing anything. This will give you the required digital licence.

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...duct-key/523e6231-88bf-4764-8235-412f2bfc257e
     
    Last edited: Sep 5, 2020
    Earthling, Sep 5, 2020
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