really, really need to restore my HDD

[max291]

After much trial and error, my system end up like this

1) Installed Windows 7 Pro Trial on Drive D

2) Installed Ubuntu 8

3) Modified Grub boot loader to enable the laptop to boot into LENOVO_PART, apart from Windows 7

End up having 3 boot.

When I boot into the hidden partition, only a command prompt window opened. 

Using Ubuntu, i got the following info:

I found an "info.ini" file within the LENOVO_PART/OKRBackup/Factory hidden partition. I reckon this is what my original data understood by the working OKR. This is the content:

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T12 layout=1

BootType=1

Disk count=2

Disk Part=1

MBR=MBR.okr

Success=1

{Boot}

Format=NTFS

Label=

Begin=2048

Total=409600

Used=65944

Image=Boot.okr

{OS}

Format=NTFS

Label=

Begin=411648

Total=884609024

Used=36300632

Image=OS.okr

{Service}

Format=NTFS

Label=LENOVO_PART

Begin=945829885

Total=30943280

Using DISKPART>List part from cmd in hidden partition; i got 4 partitions, with hidden lenovo on Partition 4.

So, would like to request help on what step should i do next, please include the command as i'm really a noob. I really need to restore my HDD to its initial state.

p/s: My factory backup DVD was destroyed in fire, so i don't have it anymore. The only option for me to get back my Licenced Win7 copy which rests in this HDD. 

Syatem: V360, 500GB SATA, 6GB DDR3

[yigit]

hi max291

i was gonna suggest you to use one key recover button but due to changes have been made on the disk, i don't think it'll work.

at this point, you'll just need to order receovery disks ( lenovo will charge you ) or contact lenovo support line to reset your hdd its default. ( lenovo may charge you )

hope this helps.

[newworldinorder]

If you can log into into Win 7, just use Onekey to restore. I installed Ubuntu by accident (yes, "by accident") and after Onekey restored, the bootloader (GRUB) for Ubuntu was gone.

[radhe_1]

Hi

   I'm using lenevo Ideapad z560. I want to do disk partition for C Drive . How can I do it ?

I'm giving the details of my laptop below.

Lenevo IdeaPad Z560

Machine Type Mode : IdeaPadZ5600G370F53G500P7BW3b-IN(20060)

Machine Type No : 59045730

Machine Serial No : ****

serial numbers removed for your own protection 

[rob888]

Have a z560, removed both D: OKR and Win7 recovery partitions.

First backup to DVD, win7 and OKR.

Download Ubuntu LiveCD - desktop install, press F12 to boot it.

Use ntfsresize on large filesystem C:, i cut it to half.

Reboot to Win7 and it should do some FS checks.

Note filesystem must not be bigger than partition size.

Use gparted to adjust the partitions.

[sle3pingz]

Lenovo , all user , i want ask , what's the different between lenovo one key recovery and using recovery disc , and which you prefer? One key recovery or using recovery disc?

Thanks

[max291]

Good news (for me). I got the whole thing going and managed to get my factory reset back. From what i found, i do not need to repartition exacly as original installation was. So, this gave me some freedom. For this we only need;

1) Windows OPK for WindowsPE

2) Full control over cmd.

3) i started with reformat the main partition big enough to copy the image file.

4) After this is done, i just copy the hidden partition into the new partition. Bear in mind, as simple as this sounds, i'ts really challanging. 

I've just made a blog to explain the steps involved in resetting the laptop. I dont think Lenovo community forum allows me to post looong discussion here. So, feel free to visit my blog; LePetiteLenovo. Good Luck!

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After much trial and error, my system end up like this

1) Installed Windows 7 Pro Trial on Drive D

2) Installed Ubuntu 8

3) Modified Grub boot loader to enable the laptop to boot into LENOVO_PART, apart from Windows 7

End up having 3 boot.

When I boot into the hidden partition, only a command prompt window opened. 

Using Ubuntu, i got the following info:

I found an "info.ini" file within the LENOVO_PART/OKRBackup/Factory hidden partition. I reckon this is what my original data understood by the working OKR. This is the content:

Spoiler

Using DISKPART>List part from cmd in hidden partition; i got 4 partitions, with hidden lenovo on Partition 4.

So, would like to request help on what step should i do next, please include the command as i'm really a noob. I really need to restore my HDD to its initial state.

p/s: My factory backup DVD was destroyed in fire, so i don't have it anymore. The only option for me to get back my Licenced Win7 copy which rests in this HDD. 

Syatem: V360, 500GB SATA, 6GB DDR3

[yigit]

not much difference actually. disks may be safer if you cannot access your computer. one key recover is faster while installing the operation system.

[akshayvadnere]

I just purchased z570 with i7 processor. I want to partition my hard drive as I currently have only c drive of 650 gb and another drive named "lenovo" of 29 gb. I tried shrinking the c drive from disk management but I got a error message that I can't create more than 4 drives. What should I do? I need a total of 3 partitions.

[malakay_088]

Hy, i have a problem with my Lenovo Y570: Onekey Recovery Problem

For first time i create a backup with my windows 7, now i tried function recovery with onekey but didn't work, because still say "The program can not find the service partition.This function is curently

unvaiable" http://imageshack.us/f/820/erorg.jpg/

How can i solve the problem?

In the Easus Partition Master, my partition look's that  >> http://imageshack.us/f/267/spatiupc.jpg/

And my backup created last day in D partition look's right that  >>>   http://imageshack.us/f/838/ihavebackup.jpg/

What can i do for resolve this problem? I mention that when i buy the Laptop Y570, OneKey Recovery, he work's, but last month ago , when i try partitioned the my hard disk with EASUS , i delete a important hidden partition 14.9GB, by mistake. Please help me,  this application OneKey Recovery is very important for me, because it's helpful and i using most of the times when i have a problem.