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I had put XP on my Compaq Vista machine.
When I tried to do the restore I also got the error 100a and could not proceed.
When I had installed the XP I had split into two the C: drive I had at the time I created the Vista recovery disks, so the C drive was reduced from 18g to 48g.
I deleted those two partitions and made it back into one C: drive again and then the restore worked for me.
Another poster had reported :-
Error 0x100A: No system partition found
it is a common error when trying to run a Recovery...
So it seems to me that this error is due to it not being happy with the C: drive partition for some reason or other.
OK, I preach to create your recovery disks to everyone. I created mine right after the first boot and tucked them away for safe keeping. Well, today I decided to use them and was met with a surprise error and failure of the disks to recover my system.
Here is the scenario:
I use a second identical disk to test Windows7 on. I had originally did a clean install of Win7 on the disk but could never get the TS software to run correctly on it so I decided to do an "upgrade instead. I formatted the drive leaving the "HP Recovery" partition alone in case I needed to resort to it. The recovery partition was created on the drive by making an identical partition as the OEM drive and copying all the files over to it.
So with a little time on my hands today I decided to restore the test drive back to the original TS configuration and start over. I first tried the "F11" boot to recovery but was met with a blinking cursor. No problem. I went next with the self created restore disks which did in fact boot the system. Was then asked if I wanted to do a full factory restore, which I chose to do and was then asked if I wanted to do the restore from the disks I creadted or the HDD. I chose the disks. Recovery program started and then halted with an "error 100a".
Was then asked if I wanted to reboot and use the recovery partition, which I did but again, got the blinking cursor.
I'm wondering if my recovery disks are bad. I still have the option to order some from HP which I may do. I might also do a full image of the original drive (both partitions) and copy it to the clean drive and try again.
I'm just glad this was a test and not a real world "need" to recover.
Anyone else have this problem - error 100a or not able to recover?
David
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May 8, 2009 2:34 AM
May 8, 2009 8:08 AM
If you are using the disks that you created after you initially set up your Touchsmart, it is a problem with the disks, not your TS. I had the same problem and error message. Apparently there was a bug in the original blueray/dvd burner that caused the recovery disks not to be written correctly. I contacted HP and purchased a set of disks for $16.00. I'm sure that if I had pleaded my case, I could have gotten them for free but I didn't find out about the bug until after I had purchased the disks.
Once I got the HP disks, all worked well.
How did I save myself in the mean time? well, besides switching between tow HDD's for testing purposes (beta testin win7 on the TS and using another disk for running the OEM version of vista), I had created a disk image using Acronis, so I just used that to restore until my OEM disks arrived.
David
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September 11, 2009 11:52 PM
Hi everyone,
I have same problem,
I am a software designer, and bought HP Smarttouch with original Vista Home on it. I made 3 DVD recoveries, and then I tried to installing diffrent programs on it to know what programs works on Vista and wath will not.
After this experiences, I tried to recover my Vista, but after about 3 hours recovering I got some message like this :
View unverified member's comment - posted by Petemorff
December 10, 2009 10:06 PM
updated: December 10, 2009 10:06 PM
Petemorff said: I would not be surprised if there is code in the driver to prevent any pirating of discs that has caused a bug but as ever when Sony try these anti pirating tricks they dont warn any one and customers are left high and dry with kit that does not work. So much for Sony hardware.
I'm sorry, but you're assuming there is a conspiracy where there is none, it's just buggy firmware, and as the other people in the thread stated, upgrading to the fixed firmware for the drive resolves the issue.
Diane
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Hmmmm. Loooks like I missed a firmware update for my DVD Drive.
Heres some info from HP's site in teh drivers section.
Quote:
Released: 2009-01-26
Version: 1H08 Firmware Update Vers
Compatibility: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Business (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Starter
System requirements: You must be logged on as an administrator to install this update.
You must have a Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.
You must have an Optiarc BC-5600S optical drive.
Description: Optiarc BC-5600S Optical Drive Firmware Update resolves an issue where DVD+R DL (dual layer) recovery media created by the Optiarc BC-5600S optical drive cannot be read.
Enhancements: Resolves an issue where DVD+R DL (dual layer) recovery media created by the Optiarc BC-5600S optical drive cannot be read.
End Quote.
Looks like the "enhancements" section explains what may be my problem.
Going to swap drives back and see what happens. Will also see if I can rerun the recovery disk creator.
David
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