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Notebook G62-234DX
Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

The hard drive on my Notebook G62-234DX failed. I have a new hard drive, but I do not have recovery discs. Apparently HP is no longer providing them. Is there another site or solution?

 

Thank you

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Recovery disks are meant to return the notebook to the state in which you received it from the factory, including required drivers.  That is not exactly a clean install. There were probably some bundled programs included. 

 

If you want a clean install, then an install from a Microsoft Windows USB flash drive or DVD installer is required.

 

 

Just so you understand what a clean install is, it is is an installation of only an operating system,  required drivers not included.



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Hp does not stock or sell recovery media for notebooks or desktops PCs when three years has passed the model year.

 

If you live in the US try the following HP Partner website

http://www.computersurgeons.com/



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thanks

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You're welcome.

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Another question please.... Once I replace the hard drive will the recovery discs work for a clean install. Thanks by the way -- the computer surgeons site has the correct discs.

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Recovery disks are meant to return the notebook to the state in which you received it from the factory, including required drivers.  That is not exactly a clean install. There were probably some bundled programs included. 

 

If you want a clean install, then an install from a Microsoft Windows USB flash drive or DVD installer is required.

 

 

Just so you understand what a clean install is, it is is an installation of only an operating system,  required drivers not included.



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Thanks again -- 

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