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‎01-09-2014 06:50 AM - edited ‎01-09-2014 07:08 AM

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I have hp probook 4530s and i want to recover it to its original factory setting i already converted my disk form dynamic to basic but its still not working 

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‎01-11-2014 04:04 PM - last edited on ‎02-24-2017 02:29 PM by HP Administrator

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 This may work if you still have the recovery partition on the hard disk. I suggest that you try this first.

 

Source for Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7 & Windows 8  ISO images  including links to required software and tutorials as generously provided by forum member AXSHUN JAXSUN

 

You can download the legal Windows 7 64-bit ISO image file and then create an install DVD.  You could use the Microsoft DVD\USB download tool to create usb install media. You will need a  4 or 8 GB USB flashdrive to create the installer. I find the Microsoft DVD\USB download tool  to be the most effective solution since a USB install is so much faster. You can have the installation done within about thirty minutes or so.

 

 Use the license activation key that is on the Microsoft Windows COA to activate the installation.

 

You can download all required drivers from the web support portal for your notebook and install them.  Install the chipset driver first and then audio and card reader drivers.

 

 


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‎01-09-2014 06:58 AM

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You will need to use the recovery disk set or USB recovery media that you created to perform a factory image recover6.

 

If you did not create the recovery media when you had the chance to do it, then you will need to purchase a recovery disk set from  HP or an HP partner. 


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‎01-09-2014 07:10 AM

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I have recovery partition name HP recovery 

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‎01-09-2014 07:34 AM - edited ‎01-09-2014 08:37 AM

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  Did you create a recovery disk set or USB recovery media?

 

Is there a Microsoft Windows COA on the bottomof the notebook with all 25 characters visible?

Win 7 COA.png

 

 


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‎01-10-2014 09:25 AM

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No i didnt create a Recovery Disk Or Usb and yes i have  Microsoft Windows COA below laptop battery with all 25 characters visible 

 

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‎01-10-2014 09:35 AM

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It helps if you state which operating system it is and which type (32 or 64-bit).

You can perform a clean install of Windows using a usb installer or an install disk.

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‎01-11-2014 08:18 AM

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My operating system is 64 Bit and how can i do clean install ? i dnt have installation cd 

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‎01-11-2014 04:04 PM - last edited on ‎02-24-2017 02:29 PM by HP Administrator

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 This may work if you still have the recovery partition on the hard disk. I suggest that you try this first.

 

Source for Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7 & Windows 8  ISO images  including links to required software and tutorials as generously provided by forum member AXSHUN JAXSUN

 

You can download the legal Windows 7 64-bit ISO image file and then create an install DVD.  You could use the Microsoft DVD\USB download tool to create usb install media. You will need a  4 or 8 GB USB flashdrive to create the installer. I find the Microsoft DVD\USB download tool  to be the most effective solution since a USB install is so much faster. You can have the installation done within about thirty minutes or so.

 

 Use the license activation key that is on the Microsoft Windows COA to activate the installation.

 

You can download all required drivers from the web support portal for your notebook and install them.  Install the chipset driver first and then audio and card reader drivers.

 

 


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‎01-12-2014 02:37 AM

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OK i will try this but what will happen to my current windows after installing new

 

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‎01-12-2014 03:23 AM - edited ‎01-12-2014 03:48 AM

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If there is nothing wrong with your current Windows installation leave it as it is. If you perform a recovery your old Windows instal;ation will be gone forever. If you try to change back to a basic volume from dynamic or vice versa you will also damage your Windows installation.

At least now you know what to do if things goes wrong. Follow the instructions to make recovery media and you will be set.



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