Is one able to make recovery disks on this computer in Windows 8?
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Yes, see http://winsupersite.com/article/windows8/windows-8-tip-create-recovery-media-144098 it also supports the new Windows 8 backup and the legacy windows 7 backup. Google each to find out the benefits of each.
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You have to use Acronis true image or any disk copying program to make a bootable partition. You will have to call microsoft to reset your code and activate windows again.
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no but making one is very easy to do http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/create-a-system-repair-disc
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Unfortunately you get neither. A set of Recovery Disks can be made after you install the OS however the program will only let you make 1 set of recovery disks. If those disks ever get scratched or for whatever reason don't get created properly, you're screwed because you won't be able to make another set. You can get a set of recovery disks from Lenovo but guess what? A set of recovery disks (they call them RCDs = ReCovery Disks) will cost you $50.00. If they tell you that you must pay for the disks you should request to speak with a supervisor. Be polite but firm and chances are the supervisor will process an order for you and send them to you at no charge or at least that's what they did for me. Unfortunately you get neither. A set of Recovery Disks can be made after you install the OS however the program will only let you make 1 set of recovery disks. If those disks ever get scratched or for whatever reason don't get created properly, you're screwed because you won't be able to make another set. You can get a set of recovery disks from Lenovo but guess what? A set of recovery disks (they call them RCDs = ReCovery Disks) will cost you $50.00. If they tell you that you must pay for the disks you should request to speak with a supervisor. Be polite but firm and chances are the... » Read More Unfortunately you get neither. A set of Recovery Disks can be made after you install the OS however the program will only let you make 1 set of recovery disks. If those disks ever get scratched or for whatever reason don't get created properly, you're screwed because you won't be able to make another set. You can get a set of recovery disks from Lenovo but guess what? A set of recovery disks (they call them RCDs = ReCovery Disks) will cost you $50.00. If they tell you that you must pay for the disks you should request to speak with a supervisor. Be polite but firm and chances are the supervisor will process an order for you and send them to you at no charge or at least that's what they did for me. « Show Less
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Negative, Windows 8 is pre installed and no disks come with it. However, it does give you the option to make your own disk at first start up.
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The laptop comes loaded with Windows 7 Professional. I make recovery discs as soon as I receive the laptop. Also supplies with the laptop is Windows 8 Professional recovery discs.
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The machine comes preloaded with Windows 7 Professional 64bit already. You're good to go. The supplied recovery media is for Windows 8, however. Re-installing Windows 7 will be difficult. I'd recommend preforming a complete system backup to an external harddrive as soon as you get the machine.
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I don't know what a recovery disk is. All I can say is that I'm very happy with the product, have had no problems with it at all. It's better than I expected - very fast and far more powerful than what I could have afforded for a new tower. I'm totally happy with it.
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It is called a downgrade license. When the time comes and you want to install Windows 8, you don't have to purchase it as you already own it. If you want Windows 7 recovery disks, you will need to make them using Lenovo's software for creating them.
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No it does not. You can go to Settings > Change PC Settings > Update and recovery > Recovery and make a recovery disc though.
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windows vista...yes we do have recovery media. please make sure you email after your purchase and request it...thx Terry
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You can access the repair by pressing the F8 key upon start-up to get to the windows repair section then choose the option to recovery windows to factory default, If this fail you have no choice but to reinstall windows or have tech support assist further with a recover disk.
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You can format this drive to either FAT32, NTFS, ExFAT, or whatever. Will work for system backup or making a recovery disk.
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No does notcomewithoperating system i bought recover disc from hp it formatted an loaded win7
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Yes you can. Just create the partition using the disc utility. (Applications/Utilities/Disc Utility) Hope this helps!
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It depends on which seller you buy it from. Mine did. Look at the items the seller lists that the PC comes with. A good seller will include a recovery disc with any PC.
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No, but you get recovery media for Windows 8.1 Pro. You could always create your own recovery disks and also use a backup service. This is a fantastic laptop that comes with a good price. I bought mine last month with 16 gigs of ram and I just love it. There's no bloatware installed, the hardware works like it is supposed to at blazing speeds, and it's a nice looking laptop.