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CyberLink Recovery Discs Utility

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Description

CyberLink Recovery Discs utility resolves an issue where Recovery Discs sent from HP do not work on a new hard drive.

Release details

Released:
2010-02-08
File name:
sp44645.exe [1/1, 131.44M]
Version:
2009.11.25
Compatibility:
Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

Fix/Enhancement

  • Resolves an issue where Recovery Discs sent from HP do not work on a new hard drive or one that has been fully cleaned or "wiped".
  • Enables the creation of a bootable CD that can be used with a set of Recovery Discs sent from HP to install software on a new or "wiped" hard drive.

    • Use these directions to guide you through the self-install process

    Installation Instructions

    1. Click the Download Only button.
    2. At the File Download screen, click the Save button.
    3. At the Save As screen, save the file to your Desktop.
    4. If a message appears stating that the file already exists, click YES to overwrite file.
    5. Double-click the icon for the update downloaded to your desktop, and then click NEXT.
    6. Follow on-screen instructions. The disc creation may take several minutes to complete.
    7. Once the update has completed, insert the created CD into the system with the new or "wiped" hard drive, and then restart that system.
    8. When a window with a green check mark displays, remove the CD from the drive and shut down the system. Then turn the system on.
    9. You can now start System Recovery using the HP provided recovery discs.

    Details and specifications

    System requirements

  • You must be logged on as an administrator to install this update.
  • Blank recordable CD (CD-R).

    Note: This update and the CD it creates is needed only if you are using recovery discs sent to you from HP. It is not required if you are using recovery discs you created yourself.