[REQUEST] HP Compaq dc7700 SFF Recovery Media

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  1. ComputerGuy12

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    #1 ComputerGuy12, Nov 22, 2020
    Hi there.

    I have a HP Compaq dc7700 SFF PC. I have always wanted to restore the PC to factory settings but the recovery partition is long gone and I don't have the Recovery Media. If anyone has a copy of the Recovery Discs then could you please share them here?

    Kind Regards,

    ComputerGuy12.
     
  2. coleoptere2007

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    #2 coleoptere2007, Nov 22, 2020
    Is it gone or hided ? Have you tried Start>All programs>Recovery Manager ?
     
  3. ComputerGuy12

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    #3 ComputerGuy12, Nov 22, 2020 (OP)
    Yes it is.

    The HDD was formatted ages ago.
     
  4. coleoptere2007

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    #4 coleoptere2007, Nov 23, 2020
    Better is to do a recovery partition by yourself with all drivers and the OS previously preinstalled as I did not find anything related to your request on the net. Good luck :)
     
  5. ComputerGuy12

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    #5 ComputerGuy12, Nov 23, 2020 (OP)
    Thanks for your advice.

    That is why I asked here though because I don't have the Recovery Media and I can't find it on the net so I am hoping someone has it and can upload it. I could do my own Recovery Partition but I really want that original HP feel to it.

    Kind Regards,

    ComputerGuy12.
     
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    #8 CaptainSpeleo, Nov 23, 2020
    That's why I asked.
    I believe that company ships only to the U.S. and Canada. :(
     
  9. ComputerGuy12

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    #9 ComputerGuy12, Nov 23, 2020 (OP)
    Hi there.

    Well thanks for trying to help. :)

    Hopefully I will eventually find the Media or someone will upload it here.

    Kind Regards,

    ComputerGuy12.
     
  10. ComputerGuy12

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    #10 ComputerGuy12, Feb 16, 2021 (OP)
    Hi everyone.

    I still can’t find the recovery media anywhere.

    I always feel like that all the HP computers I have I never have the recovery media for them.

    I do still hope that someone has it and can upload it somewhere.

    Kind Regards,

    ComputerGuy12.
     
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  14. ComputerGuy12

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    #14 ComputerGuy12, Feb 16, 2021 (OP)
    Yes! That is exactly what I am looking for. I just can’t find it anywhere.
     
  15. Sajjo

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  17. Sajjo

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    #17 Sajjo, Feb 17, 2021
    Whoever finds it first post a link, also the WinDVD image would complete the set for other members to have.
    Since you have a DC7700 SFF, appreciated if you post feedback that these discs actually work (of course, we need the Restore Plus image first)
    :)
     
  18. Callum Mounteney

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    #18 Callum Mounteney, Jul 10, 2024
    Hi there, not sure if you still have that PC I just got one and am in the same Boat, I found on archive.org "HP DC7700 Windows XP Professional SP2 Recovery Disk (Polish)" I am currently Downloading to try restore mine to Factory Fresh. Hopefully might be useful for us both! Apologises if not!
     
  19. Sajjo

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    #19 Sajjo, Jul 10, 2024
    @Callum Mounteney
    Do you need this restore kit explicit?
    I don't have it but also since this is only SP2 level and probably also more recent drivers available exist.
    Reason i ask: i got myself a pristine Compaq EVO n620c recently and, no recovery set and those available only on SP2 level.
    So i made my self an clean SP3 oem image (only with appropriate certs and key) and downloaded latest drivers.
    (if i really want oem background image and outdated bloatware i could install that, just for the experience i guess...:) )