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Creating CD Copy Vista/XP

redbhoy1888 · 2008-09-10 21:23:17

I have done this before but forgot somehow,how do you create a copy of the op system so I can help a mate format his hard drive?His system came with no Vista disc and he needs to wipe his hard drive to shift some nasty malware/viruses Cheers

10-09-2008 9:23pm

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redbhoy1888

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I have done this before but forgot somehow,how do you create a copy of the op system so I can help a mate format his hard drive?His system came with no Vista disc and he needs to wipe his hard drive to shift some nasty malware/viruses

Cheers

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#2 11-09-2008 7:35am

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Depends on the machine. Most brands have some sort of recovery software on installed so check around the start menu>All programs. Other's brands (Lenovo for example) have a 'care' button you are supposed to press. I'd check the manual on their website for a definative answer.

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