hp factory restore discs (vista home premium w/sp1)

[rwilk]

after using these, i feel like hp owes me some $ for my lost time.

had it not hung, it would have taken at least 4-5 hours.

so anyways, how do i prepare a dvd with just the windows installation, and of course the silent install of the oem key etc.

edit: figured it out, needed the key, cert, then the oem info. used the command line to install the cert and oem info.

[indiefilmman]

When I first got my HP laptop I tried making the restore discs because they didn't come with it. Took way too freakin long to do and they didn't even work. But it's silly because vista is so bad anyways. lol

[rwilk]

lol, i ordered the discs, it hung up when it got to installing the graphics drivers(i put a better nvidia card in). i got through it, and where i am supposed to be able to make a backup copy, it doesnt even work i mean it wouldnt even let me make a copy, some error.

worthless, except the original installed system/restore discs add value if you want to sell the comp and get a better one. well the discs add value, i wouldn't even try to sell one without the proper key etc.

no doubt 7 is faster/better, but i got the vista pretty well set-up also. i tell you, i was thinking i could make some profits buying these comps at auction, then setting up the os's and any upgrades needed. they mostly come with vista keys, though. i looked into buying a technet subscription, but i am sure you cant just install these keys on comps and sell em. i think these licenses are only for evaluation, not to resell. anyways, just an idea i have been pondering.....

[DeepThought]

My recommendation is to use the OS discs provided by the manufacturer, but to always download the latest drivers on your own.

If you think the HP discs are bad you should see the Dell discs >.<

[nottzlad25]

i would say make new discs

[TheAslan]

I don't recommend recovery disks, it's more simple to download official .ISO from Microsoft and then install your OS and download the latest drivers/softwares.