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"Factory Image" (or lack thereof)

  • 22-10-2009 5:41pm
    #1
    [Deleted User]
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    Hey all,


    Just have a quick question. On my Desktop, which I'm using now, when I go into Computer I have two drives (when I have nothing else connected, obviously). C drive and an extra one, D drive, Factory Image.

    Inside is the "RECOVERY" icon. I'm no PC expert, but from what I understand, this is al fine and well and is used when I reformat or need to restore(?) to an earlier point in time.



    My issue is, that I just realised my Laptop doesn't have this. It just has the usua; C drive and no mention of the Recovery partition anywhere (not that I can see, anyway).

    Just wondering if this is normal? Or should I create a restore point in the event that I need to get rid of some stuff or run into a virus or whatever. (NOTE: I'm not very good with the terminology).



    Anyone able to offer any insight here at all? The lapotp is a Sony VAIO NS20E/S if that's any use.


    Cheers :)


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  • #2
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    Some systems keep the recovery drive and/or files hidden from the normal user.
    Under some windows folder viewing options, there is an ability to select how to show hidden files, etc.

    Compare the full size of drive D or x/y/z (as sometimes its also named) and then compare the visible icon/file size on drive D.
    Is there an unusual amount of space unaccounted for?


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