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Hidden partitions are typically found on Brand name PCs such as HP (hewlette packard), Dell, Acer, and Gateway. This hidden, or system partition, is used to do system recoverys (not to be confused with system restore). The data for those partions contain everything needed to get you're system up and running should you have severe software problems (windows not starting, or crashes every now and then, or if you want to restart things like when it was brand new)
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How do you make a hidden recovery partition and what softwares are needed please lead you the step thanks b4?
Download &/or purchase a copy of Acronis True Image Home. This allows you to create a "Secure Zone" - a hidden FAT partition; enable "Acronis Start Up Manager" - f11 startup option to boot into the Acronis toolset from the hidden partition; and create an image your boot (or other) partition in the hidden partition.
What is the the hidden partition used by many brand named computer companies?
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How do you make a hidden recovery partition?
You can save a hidden recovery partition either on your hard drive or on a flash drive, all it is a backup in case your computer ever crashes. To make it you should be able to choose to create a recovery on your computers system settings.
Where do some pc makes hide a backup copy of the OS for later restoration?
Hidden partition.
How do you see what is hidden on my hard drive?
You have to find special software for working with partitions. The best which I know is Partition Magic. It allows you see even hidden areas of your hard drive. Usually Dell, HP, Acer and other brands have hidden partitions for repairing and collecting information. After you delete such partition you might need to reinstall the operating system.
What is the purpose of the hidden partition used by many name brand computer companies?
recover window instalation
What is the purpose of the hidden partition used by many of the brand name computer companies?
Recover Windows Installation
How can you restore your acer aspire one or m1610 to factory settings and can this be done without a CD?
As long as the hidden partition is still on the hard drive ( Check Disc Management for hidden partition ) Then press ALT anf F10 at the Acer splash screen. This will take you to the Acer Factory Restore settings menu.
What is the purpose of the hidden partition used by many of brand-name computer companies?
it can be used t recover the Windows installation
How do you re install an OS on a laptop computer using the backup files stored on a recovery partition?
make a recovery cd from the hidden utility, to access the utilities on the hidden partition you press a key during start up it isdisplated ojn the screen be for the os is loaded if u dont see go to website of the manufacture to find key combimnations
Cannot access all space on computer hard disk?
There are alot of answers for your question for hard disk access problems : ============================================================== First : The Problem : In some operating systems there is a file called " Autorun.inf " in all partitions ( Its a safety virus to login in the partition & its a hidden file ) . When you scan with some Anti-Virus applications the file will be deleted or ask you to delete it ... & then you cannot open the partition . ==> Right Click on the partition => Open or Explore . ============================================================== Second : The Problem : Hidden files & folders . ==> Open My Computer => Tools => Folder Options => View => In advanced settings => Choose " Show hidden files and folders " . ==============================================================
What is the purpose of hidden partitions used by many of the brand-name computer companies?
A hidden partition is used to store a new, untouched copy of your computer's OS. It is hidden to keep unauthorized, non-tech people from messing with it. If your computer software is destroyed by a virus or worm, this hidden software can be used to restore your computer to factory settings.
