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Toshiba A300-1MO, what happens if I format it?
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07-21-2009 09:35 AM - last edited on 07-21-2009 09:36 AM
I have a Toshiba A300-1MO, which has 2 partitions: one with and one with System Recovery. I have done the two CDs it asks in order to create the Recovery Discs (i guess they are equal to the partition on the drive).
My question is: If I format my laptop, including the recovery partition which includes Windows Vista, and I instal on the whole drive (unpartitioned) Windows XP, can I use the recovery discs I previously mentioned to reinstal the Windows Vista after a period of time (if I accidently find something better in Vista)?
PS: how can I make partitions with the recovery discs?
Re: Toshiba A300-1MO, what happens if I format it?
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07-22-2009 12:34 PM
If I format my laptop, including the recovery partition which includes Windows Vista, and I instal on the whole drive (unpartitioned) Windows XP, can I use the recovery discs I previously mentioned to reinstal the Windows Vista after a period of time (if I accidently find something better in Vista)?
PS: how can I make partitions with the recovery discs?
Yes.
Partitions are made automatically. You'll have the opportunity to restore the entire hard drive to factory-new. So all the bits are laid down, including those in the master boot record, which contains the partition table.
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