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    please help formatting problems xp

    Hi I am trying to do system recovery on my computer (its hp xp). everytime I get to system recovery, It says missing partition cannot complete. My computer did not come with a disc or cd. I have done this a few times before with no problems. I guess someone deleted something. Is there anything I can do now.
    Any help would be great
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    Lisa
    Last edited by lsomov; January 2nd, 2006 at 04:55 PM.

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    I believe its hp pavilion 511 n

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    Pavilion 511n - (P7475A) Recovery CD-ROM ($12.08)
    http://h20141.www2.hp.com/hpparts/Se...QDE16VF7NV2RR0

    Pavilion 511n - (P7475AR) Recovery CD-ROM ($12.08)
    http://h20141.www2.hp.com/hpparts/Se...QDE16VF7NV2RR0

    (Note: Looks like the same CD-ROM part number for both the P7475A and P7475AR).

    Started on this HP page:
    http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...&lang=en&cc=us

    which lead me to the instructions on this HP page:
    http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...=bph07143#N410

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    Do I have to order the cd's or is it possible to get the partition back. I'm so lost.

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    Someone remove D: partitition or wiped what was on it.

    You now need the cd.

    Or go out and buy a M$ retail XP cd. Then chase down all the needed driver.

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    I called hp to order the recovery kit, but its closed today. I'll order it tomorrow.
    Thanks for your help.
    Lisa

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    Before you spend any money, see what HP want for those recovery CD's - an OEM Windows CD may not be more expensive, and is far, far more useful.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16837102059

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16837102062
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    HP wants a mere twelve dollars and eight cents ($12.08) USD. (See above)

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    Ah, I missed that I suppose you can't grumble at that price anyway.
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    Do I need the recovery disc. from hp, or can I use another xp disc.

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    Seeing as the HP recovery cd has all the drivers and such that you need on it, that is the route I would go.
    Now as for a M$ Window xp cd, you would HAVE to buy a brand spanking new one. Read $150 or possibly more depending on the version. And you do not have a OS that will allow you to use the upgrade versions of XP either.

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    Red face

    I ordered the cd's today. They ended up being $31.00. I'm supposed to
    get them by Jan. 11.
    Thanks for your help. I'll let you know when I get them.
    Lisa :

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    Well what you will be doing is like starting with a new drive so http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...dlc=en&lang=en

    And this link.
    http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...cname=bph07145

    They should help out with what you are going to do.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lsomov
    I ordered the cd's today. They ended up being $31.00.
    Why were they $31 when the links showed $12.08 ?

    Did you have to get 2 plus shipping and taxes.

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