Does this show as a 'Removable Disk' in File Explorer, rather than a 'Local Disk,' so I can use it to make a Recovery set for my Windows 8 laptop?
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It shows up as a removable FAT32 drive in Windows 8, Windows 7 and in XP Best Regards, Robert Sink
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It shows up as a removable FAT32 drive in Windows 8, Windows 7 and in XP Best Regards,Robert Sink
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Unfortunately, I can't help you as I own an iMac and not a Windows 8 device. FYI...it shows as a 'removable disk', for what it's worth, on my Mac.
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Neither. It does, however, allow you to make one image recovery disc in case the windows stops working properly. Go to settings->backup->and choose one from those options
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It comes with a program that lets you burn (with your own blank DVD's, 3-4, perhaps 50 cents' worth) Restore disks that will let you restore the computer to factory condition in the event of a disaster. It's not a Windows 7 disk you can use in other ways, but it will completely restore your laptop in a pinch. (In theory... it's not like I've wiped out my laptop just to test it)
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If your using it as a secondary drive Windows will reformat it for you. I reformatted mine several times.
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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 computer does not come with recovery disc, in order for us to sell it at the lowest price to customers, but if you need one, please notify us in email.thanks much
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I'm using it with Win 8.1 and no problem making backup files. Have not had to recover.
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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.
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Recently I added a drive with data to mine. and I was able to restore the data, Back it up and format the drive for a new use. it worked well. I was using windows 7, I am not sure of the format I believe it was NTFS.
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No. That's not really how I used this software. I uses to fix a damaged drive data table. It doesn't sound like that's what this is.
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It should function just as the internal one with the same software, either native Win7 or whatever software you use to read/write. Just select the new drive from Explorer.
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There is a backup partition that keeps a copy of the Windows 8 disc should you ever need to reset the laptop to factory settings.
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I bought for something other than a Pc, so I'm not sure. What operating system? I recently had to learn a trick to get my PC to assign the drive. It saw it, but did nothing with it until I took a certain step.
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Shawn Slater is correct you have to make the windows seven recovery disks yourself. it is very easy
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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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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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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.