OEM Recovery Partition Creator for Windows

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  1. AnarethoS

    AnarethoS MDL Expert

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    OK, THAT "Installer". Well, I happend I switched to a french version of Winrar. Was probably a wrong idea :p

    I will switch back to english for next release. Sorry!
     
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  2. tcntad

    tcntad MDL Guru

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    Aha thats why. Not a problem for me but maybe others:p
     
  3. tcntad

    tcntad MDL Guru

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    Hm Ill try now creating a DL DVD.. in vmware ofcourse.

    How about creating a DL DVD only on 4GB or something like that? Still problems using it?
     
  4. AnarethoS

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    No. the problems is when the size of the disk is >4.7 gb and that your are using REAL disk. ISO in VmWare don't have problems. It is a hardware limitation. The Winpe file must be on the FIRST layer to boot. ISO file don't have real layer, so there is no problems.

    I tried my best to play with the file positionning to put the WinRe file on the first layer, but I can't be sure it will works :(
     
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  5. tcntad

    tcntad MDL Guru

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    Of course...
    Unfortunately I dont have a DL disc to try and i havent prepped a vmware machine yet with all my apps:/
     
  6. AnarethoS

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    #626 AnarethoS, Nov 17, 2010
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    If you are using my tools on computer that will be sold OR if you are using it for familly member, giving them a sheet telling them about the recovery partition and the way to recovery the computer can be a good idea.

    Here is the one I am giving to my friends/familly member.

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    Warning Recovery and repair partition
    This computer is equipped with a recovery partition allowing you to repair and reinstall Windows to its factory default, including drivers and software. Here is how to access these recovery options. If Windows can start -Click on the Windows orb on the task bar -Click on “All programs” -Click on “Recovery Tools and Media Creator” -Click on “Launch Recovery Tools” If Windows can not start -When booting the computer, press F8 until you see a black screen with white text. -Press ESCAPE (ESC). You should see “Windows 7” in the upper part of the screen and “Recovery Tools” in the bottom. -Press TAB to switch to the bottom section. -Select “Recovery Tools” and press ENTER. Repair Windows -When in the recovery tools, click on the “System Recovery” tab -Select “Repair Windows” -This will reinstall Windows, leaving a backup of your personal files in the BACKUP folder Reinstall Windows -When in the recovery tools, click on the “System Recovery” tab -Select “Reinstall Windows” -This will reinstall Windows, deleting all your personal files from the computer How to get help -When in the recovery tools, click on the “Tools” tab -Click on “Help” -Follow the on-screen help to get information about the different repair and reinstallation option for your computer. Media Creator It is possible to create a set of DVD recovery or to format an USB key to perform computer recovery and repair in case of a hard-disk crash or replacement. Since the recovery tools are on the same hard-disk as Windows, a hardware problem causing the disk to crash will also delete the recovery partition. To create a recovery medium, simply launch the “Recovery Tools and Media Creator” from within Windows and select the desired option.
     
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  7. tcntad

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    #627 tcntad, Nov 17, 2010
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    Good one!
    Perhaps you can make a pdf from that? :p
     
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    .pdf of the Instructions.
     
  9. tcntad

    tcntad MDL Guru

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    Great!

    Even i will write one maybe :p Just to try it out.
     
  10. tcntad

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    A nice thing would be if the recovery tool remembered what language you picked. Perhaps whent he syspreper or/and the enduser starts it.

    Edit: Updating the mirror to 2.0.0 Final sofar.. And I will also upload the sheet above but in Swedish:)
     
  11. NICK@NUMBER11

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    Nice work all - Have not had chance to look at the new version, been busy building 2,300 new pc's - got some time now to have a play!
     
  12. tcntad

    tcntad MDL Guru

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    2.300 new pc's? lol :p I would love doing that!
     
  13. NICK@NUMBER11

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    LOL - Dont think that my wife loved me doing it!.... 20 hour days... nice to have some time to chill now, as project complete!
     
  14. tcntad

    tcntad MDL Guru

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    Nice nice:p
    Well i dont have a wife, but a girlfriend, maybe she woudnt be too happy either hehe.

    Edit: How about adding a timer to tell how much time is left of capturing windows?
     
  15. luky

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    tcntad

    It's nice you do it so that everyone can use this Recovery tool. So far this picture is more bad quality, it is not clear. Greetings!
     
  16. tcntad

    tcntad MDL Guru

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    I know :/

    I wil try again later and use moms camcorder:)
     
  17. bulldog147

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    I like this video step by step as it nice to have HD video including and more clearly pictures. Thanks for sharing.
     
  18. tcntad

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    No problem.
    Ofcourse you still have my PDF to read instead;)

    Like I said, Ill do some more testing tomorrow perhaps. My editing skills arent remarkable at all and Im using Camstudio atm.
     
  19. bulldog147

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    I think one things is, the annoying product key kept asking for enter the key after recovery. In that case, you forgot to activated it in the 1st place, so these won't show up again in recovery.
     
  20. tcntad

    tcntad MDL Guru

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    Hm i understand what you mean, but since its recovered and not activated..
    Does it show if you already activated? Is that what you mean? :p

    Any good software to record desktop or ceirtan window/application?