Solved: can't access recovery partition with XP

[Chinatown]

Hi guys

I have this problem here.... I run windows XP on a HP Pavillon DV2000 Laptop
I recently tried to configure my partition to dual boot with linux Ubuntu.Everything went well and worked except that now I cant do a system reinstallation using HP's software in XP.He just can't find the recovery partition.It say's the recovery partition can't be found and no software is available to reinstall system.but wether I open Easus partition master or Partition Magic,I see the HP_Recovery partition but no letters is associated to it, only a *..... maybe that is the problem....

thank you very much

 

[Jack Hackett]

Using your partition software unhide the HP_Recovery partition and make it the Active partition. Reboot. Upon reboot the recovery procedure will initiate allowing you to reload the factory system image. You may get a choice of Destructive and NON-Destructive Recovery, use which ever is appropriate for your requirements. NON-Destructive will (should) keep your personal files intact, BUT it pays to have them backed up just in case

 

[Noyb]

Did you make your HP recovery DVDs ???

 

[Chinatown]

I think I lost the dvd's but I didn't know I was allowed to only one copy...
As I see this might be the best solution but will it erase my linux dual boot by doing the recovery?
Is there a way that I can just make xp recognize it as it was before without necessarely doing a restore?

thanx again!

 

[aka Brett]

Sometimes you can go into the advanced menu when booting ubuntu.
The equivalent to safe mode for windows and the recovery option will be there...its there on my moms acer

 

[Chinatown]

Ok and it should restore xp without erasing my partitions (even if I do a pc restore instead of a full XP restore)?
I will try this solution and come back with my progress

thanx guys I'm new to your site but I will recommend it because u do a great job.

 

[aka Brett]

You usually have the option for a destructive restore...this wipes out windows and files...your windows as when you first bought it.

The other is a repair..it puts on windows again so the system files are fixed and you can get to your files...some applications wont work however

I would choose the second option...copy the files i wanted to a dvd or similar...then do the first option to start fresh

 

[Chinatown]

Thanx guys everything is fine now....
keep up the good work!

 

[aka Brett]

What method did you use to fix your problem