Recovery DVD on 1005pr? Does anyone who's actually received the computer confirm (or deny) that the 1005PR does (or does not) come with a recovery DVD?
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Doesn't come with one, but you don't need one. From the product description above: "The Eee PC 1005PR-P makes system reinstallation simple with a built-in recovery program that can restore your system to its original factory settings by simply pressing F9 three times during start-up. Coupled with ASUS WebStorage, you can easily back-up your data prior to system recovery to pick up wherever you leave off without a hitch." Same instructions in the manual. Makes sense to me. After all, the netbook doesn't come with a cd/dvd reader. They sort of have to presume you don't necessarily own one (even though it is rather silly not to).
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Doesn't come with one, but you don't need one. From the product description above:"The Eee PC 1005PR-P makes system reinstallation simple with a built-in recovery program that can restore your system to its original factory settings by simply pressing F9 three times during start-up. Coupled with ASUS WebStorage, you can easily back-up your data prior to system recovery to pick up wherever you leave off without a hitch."Same instructions in the manual. Makes sense to me. After all, the netbook doesn't come with a cd/dvd reader. They sort of have to presume you don't necessarily own one (even though it is rather silly not to). Doesn't come with one, but you don't need one. From the product description above:"The Eee PC 1005PR-P makes system reinstallation simple with a built-in recovery program that can restore your system to its original factory settings by simply pressing F9 three times during start-up. Coupled with ASUS WebStorage, you can easily back-up your data prior to system recovery to pick up wherever you leave off without a hitch."Same instructions in the manual. Makes sense to me. After all, the netbook doesn't come with a cd/dvd reader. They sort of have... » Read More Doesn't come with one, but you don't need one. From the product description above:"The Eee PC 1005PR-P makes system reinstallation simple with a built-in recovery program that can restore your system to its original factory settings by simply pressing F9 three times during start-up. Coupled with ASUS WebStorage, you can easily back-up your data prior to system recovery to pick up wherever you leave off without a hitch."Same instructions in the manual. Makes sense to me. After all, the netbook doesn't come with a cd/dvd reader. They sort of have to presume you don't necessarily own one (even though it is rather silly not to). « Show Less
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I just got my 1005PR today and I've haven't been able to get it to play a dvd with an external player. Also, when I play a movie ITunes, it's choppy. I wonder if there is something wrong with my Broadcom Chip. It's not a good sign if If several people are having the problem.
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Since I had a (defective) 1005pr for a day or so, if you hit F9 three times and go into the recovery section, you can create a backup of the recovery area onto a USB thumb-drive... Probably a smart thing to do.Also, unlike other ASUS netbooks, recovery data isn't in Ghost format. It was created using WinPE and Microsoft's ImageX. So, creating a custom image is, alas, much harder. Just FYI.
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Did you just exchanged yours? Mine also has a DOA broad com chip. I'm currently talking with Asus and they're getting back to me with a solution.
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It does not include a recovery disk. There is a recovery partition on the hard drive. You can make your own recovery disk with an included program.
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Dear Rodney, I already sent the recovery software to your email, please go to check whether you get it. If there are more problems,please also feel free to contact with me! Best regards! Lizzy
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Manny, Thank you for the question. Our systems will ship with the Windows 7 recovery disk. It will recovery the operating system only. You might be required to download driver software from HP. We include a new Windows 7 disk with proper COA sticker and product key, not a factory HP recovery disk. Thank you, Jason
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Mine came in a plain brown box with paperwork but no discs. A factory system restore partition was pre-loaded on the hard drive. I burned a set of rescue restore DVDs for it with no problem. It was a refurb (through Amazon from Secondipity.com, I believe) and has been flawless thus far. Very fast machine.
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Brian, did you recieve an answer to this. I am wondering the same thing. It says DVD but I need a CD!
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It didn't come with any recovery disk, but since this computer comes with windows 8 it offers a easy to use recovery/restore tool under the settings app. you can reload your whole o.s. like new.
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you're referring to an OS recovery disc I assume... my guess would be no. Most PCs now a days do not include that (at least not included for no additional cost), but you should have an option to create your own using blank DVD+Rs or USB flash drive Look for the HP Recovery Manager
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Why don't u ask Amazon if 7 still comes with the package? The computer is supposed to come with instructions on what to do to get a copy of 7. I ordered this model yesterday and expect no problems. If the box doesn't have the info I'll contact Toshiba. I think its on their website but not sure. Don't u think people would be freaking out in the review if the 7 upgrade is not included? Best Buy- Go on their site and see for yourself. People don't get the facts straight many times. If you don't see the computer forget about it.
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Hi Wade, the system comes with the Windows disk for complete re-install if needed, otherwise Windows does have backup and recovery built in.
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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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My luck was poor...I ordered a Notebook with Windows 7, Core i5 and DVD-RW and received a Windows 8, Core i3 and no DVD drive. Now I can't get a RA# to return it.
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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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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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NO. I bought mine from BEST BUY. They charged me an additional one hundred dollars for a four piece Windows recovery set.
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I ordered mine installed with Windows 7 ("downgrade" option). It came with disks for both operating systems and (I think) disks for recovering both operating systems.
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Mine did not. Caution, it also does not come with a completer recovery program. I was surprised when I learned that Dell wants owners of this computer to purchase the recovery program that used to come free with all computers. Seems like an unfair way for them to make extra money from unsuspecting customers. I will not buy another Dell product.