Re: dell partition cp/m ctos

[Wackojacko <wackojacko32@ntlworld.com>]

L.V.Gandhi wrote:
> On 4/13/06, H.S. <hs.samix@gmail.com> wrote:
> > I did, but I removed the second and third partitions, repartitioned that
> > part of the disk into two parititions and installed Windows on the first
> > one and Linux in the second one. Debian Unstable. It was a Dell Inspiron
> > 5160.
> Thanks for the response. This laptop didn't come with OS recovery CD.
> further I as mentioned somewhere I searched OS recovery CD Making
> utility. That is also not there. That is my problem after deleting how
> to install windows back.
> I think the third partition is norton ghost backup of System. Is there
> any way to back up and restore method of this partition or create
> windows recovery cd before I delete and install debian?

My daughter has just bought an Inspiron 610, while she wouldn't let me 
install linux on it, I booted up Knoppix and copied the first and third 
partition to my linux box via the network and made a backup dvd of 
these.  Also need to back up the MBR as the bootloader controls the 
recovery procedure.

I found the following link useful 
http://www.goodells.net/dellrestore/fixes.htm.

HTH

Wackojacko

> L.V.Gandhi
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