Restore Disc

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  1. violet06

    violet06 MDL Novice

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    #1 violet06, Oct 24, 2009
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    I have a set of restore disc for my compaq presario computer and there not working, when i boot the computer it tell me that "these set of disc is not for this model"
    I want to know is there anyway to make my restore disc work. The restore disc has the same model number that's on the outside of the case. Will someone please help me:confused:
     
  2. spiderman_pink

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    #2 spiderman_pink, Oct 24, 2009
    and your computer is which model?
     
  3. violet06

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    #3 violet06, Oct 24, 2009 (OP)
    Model SR1033WM
     
  4. ricksy50

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    #4 ricksy50, Oct 24, 2009
    Restore discs sometimes check pc id inside bios and if its wrong they wont allow a restore, 2 reasons, stops multiple unauthorised installs and also boot up failiure because of incorrect drivers etc.
    Model munbers mean nothing your pc model may cover a range which have different components inside,maybe someone changed or upgraded it, if its shop bought take the discs back and get the correct ones,if you bought it used it may have totally different insides to what it was when new.
     
  5. violet06

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    #5 violet06, Oct 25, 2009 (OP)
    Yes i think your right the restore disc are looking for a specific code thats been tattooed to the bios chip which gives me that message eveytime, but is there a way around it?
     
  6. 911medic

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    #6 911medic, Oct 25, 2009
    Find out the code it wants and put it in the DMI of bios..

    other than that, make your own restore disk. There is no HP specific programs on it most likely..

    I would make my own...:D:D
     
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  7. violet06

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    #7 violet06, Oct 25, 2009 (OP)
    Can you help me put the code in the dmi of the bios or give me direction on how to do it, or help me make my own restore disc i will greatly appreciate it


    Thanks
     
  8. Suicide Solution

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    #8 Suicide Solution, Oct 25, 2009
    Use the DMI boot cd in the stickies. You may need to change the DMI string to match the OEMBIOS files on your restore disk.

    HP and Compaq generally use one of these strings:

    Hewlett-Packard
    HP Pavilion
    Compaq
     
  9. violet06

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    #9 violet06, Oct 25, 2009 (OP)
    Sorry for sounding so ignorant but can you tell me how and where do i get the DMI boot cd, and also how and where do i change the Dmi string
     
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  11. violet06

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    #11 violet06, Oct 25, 2009 (OP)
    Some of the download links on the link you sent me are not working correctly, and allthough i have read through that i am even more confused now, from what im understanding is all i basically need to do is get to the dmi files and change the files to accept my recovery disc right? first i will need to be able to get to the DMI files the DMI download link i have is not working. So if you can please help me get that DMI Software then we can move to the next thing. thanks and sorry for being so confused
     
  12. spiderman_pink

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    #13 violet06, Oct 25, 2009 (OP)
    Thanks spiderman pink for some reason it did not work a few minutes ago but it works now on the link you just sent me now i will try it and see what happens.:):):)
     
  14. violet06

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    #14 violet06, Oct 25, 2009 (OP)
    I like to ask one more question before i try this? will this iso work on my compaq presario because thats what i need it for.
     
  15. spiderman_pink

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    #15 spiderman_pink, Oct 25, 2009
    i think you still don't understand the function of the tool. but to cut things short, yes it should work. furthermore compaq is now under HP :)
     
  16. violet06

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    #16 violet06, Oct 25, 2009 (OP)
    ok sorry for the trouble:confused:
     
  17. spiderman_pink

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    #17 spiderman_pink, Oct 25, 2009
    no worries! it's ok, you can explore the capabilities of the DMI tool later. right now, troubleshooting your problem should be the priority
     
  18. violet06

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    #18 violet06, Oct 25, 2009 (OP)
    Ok i tattoo the bios system with the iso disc and also notice there were some product keys above my choices which i wrote the one with xp pro, now what do i do?
     
  19. spiderman_pink

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    #19 spiderman_pink, Oct 25, 2009
    have you tried the restore discs to see if it works?
     
  20. violet06

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    #20 violet06, Oct 25, 2009 (OP)
    Yes i have 6 restore dics i put the first one in and got the same old message these disc are not for this model.
     
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