I have an old computer, Hewlett Packard Pavilion, ME windows...is there a recovery software?
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if it's like the one I purchased it came with 3 discs 2 for recovery 1 was for software they should be available at hp web site
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You need to  get to the hp site and have your serial number and model number. you might be able to make a recovery disk or floppy from the site.
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It's called System Restore.\n\nStart > All Programs > Accessories > System > System Restore.
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What brand of computer?  I think a friend of mine has a HP with a recovery partition on the hard drive, no cd's.  Check the mfr's website and if you can't find anything there give them a call.  The more I think about it I think some Dells came with a Symantec restore feature on the hard drive also.\n\nNew info:\nIf you reformat, everything will be lost.  Make sure to back up any important files to cd or dvd.  Try this, double click on My Computer.  Do you see 2 hard disc drives?  Most systems only have 1 hard drive and it is labelled with a C.  If you system shows 2 then you probably have a partition (a section of your hard drive) with the info you will need.  Check the owner's manual for directions on how to use it.  What model HP?  I assume it is a Pavilion, but what series.  Go to HP and look in the support and drivers tab and enter you model number and poke around there for more info.  \nGood luck.
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You can use software like "FinalData2", I have been in this before and helped someone here in Yahoo Answers to recover his hard drive (Check my best answers).\nIf you like I can go again with you and help you too, send me your e-mail, and mark me as best answers.\n\nXLMan
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have a look at hp website >>hp computers they have reconditioned computer if you cant find them call hp  they have them on there website
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Try PC Inspector file recovery\n\nhttp://www.pcinspector.de/file_recovery/uk/download.htm\n\nThis is free.\n\n\nAlbin Joseph\nhttp://www.javacertificate.net
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http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/hpcpqnk/us/locate/63_6055.html\n\nThis is a list of drivers for that specific laptop availible for download.  While this does not address your soecific problem, it does, at least, give you a starting place.  I have searched for the recovery disc for it, but the size of the app makes it not possible to be downloaded... or at least compaq doesn't wanna mess with it.  Should I find one, I will update with the URL.\n\nThis is a link where you can order one:\nhttp://www.techexcess.net/hp-application-and-driver-recovery-dvd-374772-001-recovery-software.aspx
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If they are not in recycle bin, then you need a special software. PC Inspector File recovery is a free software available through which you can retrieve lost data. But I don't know how it works, so you will have to find that out yourself.\nhttp://www.download.com/PC-Inspector-File-Recovery/3000-2248_4-10118664.html?tag=lst-0-1
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nope,your old computer is already obsolete, maybe u can use th HD with the only purpose of recover ur old data but probably will void the warranty in ur  new PC... just format ur old computer and donate it to a kid for homeworks, that  will make u feel better...
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Can you back up to a system restore point?  You could try this, if you have WinXP or WinMe.\n----------------------\nSorry that wasn't the silver bullet. From a distance, I can't think of anything else you should try.
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Go now to this site & download PC Inspector Smart Recovery. It's free & will recover your file. The more you delay the bigger chance your system will use the space where the file is and destroy it.\n\nhttp://www.download.com/PC-Inspector-Smart-Recovery/3000-2242_4-10261986.html?tag=lst-0-1\n\nGood luck, I think it will get it for you.
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If you're using XP, System Restore is a great tool.\n\nGo to Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Restore.  Follow the directions and you're on the way!
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PC Inspector file recovery is a good s/w.\nI used it & gave nice perfomance.\nIts freeware so no expiry.\nDownload it from\n\nhttp://www.pcinspector.de/file_recovery/uk/download.htm\n\nother sites are\nhttp://www.softwarepatch.com/software/filerecovery.html\nhttp://www.recovermyfiles.com/  (Trial version but better GUI)\n\nFor more try \nwww.google.com \nwith keywords\nfile recovery software free
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If the Operating System is Windows XP then, you can perform System Restore.\n\nHere are the steps to perform System Restore:\n\n1. Click Start, Programs or All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Restore. The Welcome to System Restore window appears. \n\n2. Select Restore my computer to an earlier time, and click Next. The Select a Restore Point window appears. \n\n3. Select a date and a restore point, and then click Next. \n\n4. Click OK when a pop-up window about closing programs appears. The Confirm Restore Point Selection window opens. \n\n5. Click Next. The computer should shut down and turn back on automatically after the restoration completes. The Restoration Complete window appears. \n\n6. Click OK. \n\nHope the above mentioned steps works.. :)
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http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_recover_my_desktop.htm
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Well there could be a number of reasons, your computer is not working. It might not be a software problem. Your besty option would be to re-install window on a previous installation. This will not remove your files form the computer but will solve whatever is wrong with your computer. But to do this you will need to have a Windows Installation CD. I know dell ships windows CDs with its computers. I do not know if HP also sends a windows installation CD or just a set of recovery disks. The Thing with the recovery CDs is that they format the computer and remove every thing that was stored on the machine. \n\nIf you do not have the windows installation CD, try borrowing it from some one. You just need to borrow the CD and put in your own CD key for installation which will be on a sticker on your Case.