Solved Recovery D

[Vista_32bit]

Hi like many i have a recover drive D:\
is there a way to get rid of the "drive" and restore it to the C:\ drive. since all it is, is a partition of the C:\ drive. Unless there are any programs that use D:\ are there?

thanks

 

[Brink]

Hello Vista_32bit,

I would recommend that you create a set of recovery discs from your OEM computer before deleting the recovery D: drive to use instead.

Afterwards, you should be able to use METHOD TWO in the tutorial below to delete the D: volume.

Partition or Volume - Delete - Windows 7 Forums

Next, you can use STEP TWO in this tutorial below to extend C: into that now unallocated space.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/95418-disk-management-delete-extend.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[Vista_32bit]

Hello Vista_32bit,

I would recommend that you create a set of recovery discs from your OEM computer before deleting the recovery D: drive to use instead.

Afterwards, you should be able to use METHOD TWO in the tutorial below to delete the D: volume.

Partition or Volume - Delete - Windows 7 Forums

Next, you can use STEP TWO in this tutorial below to extend C: into that now unallocated space.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/95418-disk-management-delete-extend.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn

So I should simply backup? Isn't the Recovery drive pointless? (I already backed up )

 

[Brink]

The recovery D: drive partition is what is used to do a clean install of your OEM Vista back to factory defaults (like it was when you first turned it on) on your computer. Without this recovery drive, or the created recovery discs from it, you will not be able to reinstall Vista unless you purchased another copy.

Very important to create a set of OEM recovery discs first.

 

[Vista_32bit]

The recovery D: drive partition is what is used to do a clean install of your OEM Vista back to factory defaults (like it was when you first turned it on) on your computer. Without this recovery drive, or the created recovery discs from it, you will not be able to reinstall Vista unless you purchased another copy.

Very important to create a set of OEM recovery discs first.

Well, my PC came with a copy of Vista. And the Recovery drive is part of the hard disk itself so if it fails the Recovery fails. So if I have a copy of Vista is there really a point to the D drive?

 

[bmetelsky]

The D drive may have drivers for your system, other programs that were "pre-installed", etc. As mentioned in previous replies, you really should create a set of OEM recovery disks.

 

[Brink]

The recovery D: drive partition is what is used to do a clean install of your OEM Vista back to factory defaults (like it was when you first turned it on) on your computer. Without this recovery drive, or the created recovery discs from it, you will not be able to reinstall Vista unless you purchased another copy.

Very important to create a set of OEM recovery discs first.

Well, my PC came with a copy of Vista. And the Recovery drive is part of the hard disk itself so if it fails the Recovery fails. So if I have a copy of Vista is there really a point to the D drive?

If you have created a set of recovery discs (Drivers & Applications, and Vista installation), then there will be no point in keeping it then.

 

[Vista_32bit]

The recovery D: drive partition is what is used to do a clean install of your OEM Vista back to factory defaults (like it was when you first turned it on) on your computer. Without this recovery drive, or the created recovery discs from it, you will not be able to reinstall Vista unless you purchased another copy.

Very important to create a set of OEM recovery discs first.

Well, my PC came with a copy of Vista. And the Recovery drive is part of the hard disk itself so if it fails the Recovery fails. So if I have a copy of Vista is there really a point to the D drive?

If you have created a set of recovery discs (Drivers & Applications, and Vista installation), then there will be no point in keeping it then.

Okay, so first, I have a Vista installation disc. And I have a complete backup of my computer so would that count, do I need the recovery anymore?

 

[Brink]

I would say not then.

 

[Vista_32bit]

I would say not then.

Ok, thank you very much Brink. :D

 

[Brink]

You're welcome.