Does this come with a recovery cd? My next question is does it come with a recovery cd?
750263
It does not, no. You can get a software recovery disc, but I believe HP wants like an extra $25 for it. The recovery software is on the hard disk the unit ships with.
776601
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).
1998321
Mine didn't come with an Installation CD. My OS is Windows XP Pro. It was just Plug and Play...literally. I'm very pleased with it though. I'd suggest this to anyone.
1777210
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.
496663
No CD. Only works on Windows 2000 or Windows Vista. Wished I would have known before ordering. Sending mine back.
398189
Does not come with installation disc (I don't think any do anymore). You can burn "recovery discs" and/or leave the recovery partition, usually "Drive D". you can then delete Windows 8 & install win7 from a separately purchased disc. This is more expensive (by the price of new win7 disc) than trying to find (if you can) a machine with similar specs w/ win7 pre-installed. ----OR--- Look into the new win 8.1 & Win 8.2. I don't know, but I heard they are much better than Win8. Good Luck!
1642835
no it just came with windows xp installed and a recovery disc , I have since updated to windows 7
2207340
This unit includes a restore disk at this time..There is no other software installed other than the OS..Thanks
1742597
None of the pcs come with recovery discs anymore! It s all in the hard drive unit
610539
Hey Rob, The Dell desktop does come with a restore disk. And that's a big 'Thank God'. Although I bought this pc as a birthday gift for my brother, I also have Windows xp. I am not, computer, savvy enough to advance to Windows 8. And now if something happens with my pc, I just can borrow the restore disk and be up and running again like nothing ever happened. Thanks, Rick
1424534
No, the cd I ordered installed without a problem. Are you running Windows 7 64 bit? I think I had to get a patch because I have 64 not 32 bits. Check that out.
1968119
Hello,Computer comes with Win 8 installed from Manufacture (MSI). You can call MSI Tech Support 888.447.6564 and ask for Recovery Disc with Win 7 for that computer.Best regards,Amuras
254567
What is says in the title is normally what it comes with. They do a downgrade on a windows 8 machine. If it comes with Windows 7 they normally send you both recovery disks in case you change your mind.
1298254
windows vista...yes we do have recovery media. please make sure you email after your purchase and request it...thx Terry
1370206
I did not get a CD with the last 2 I purchased. They both came with a usb flashdrive installer. Just plugged it in and installed the software and was good to go.
439190
No it does not, however you are encouraged to generate a backup disk after placing your new computer into service. It would be nice if the seller or manufacturer provided a software repair disc. They did years ago.
216422
Yes it did come with a mini-cd, unfortunately it was damaged and couldn't be read on any of my computers.