Solved How to make a custom "reset" folder?

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[Solved] How to make a custom "reset" folder?

I know that by using recimg, you can make a custom refresh image. And I hear that you cannot use it to reset Windows to factory state. is that so?

if so, how do I do that?

also, is it possible to store the recovery image in a hidden partition. hidden in the sense, the drive letter is not automatically assigned when you refresh/reset Windows, nor can you do it from Disk Management. only from diskpart. however, if i can still use reset while keeping the recovery image in a hidden folder in C: drive, that is still fine i guess.

the thing is, the recovery partition of my Dell Latitude 10 tablet is destroyed (it's Dell's fault though) and even though i can easily recover Windows as I have an iso image and can use the USB to reinstall windows like we normally do on our desktops, i want to sell the tablet and i want to make it recoverable via the recovery features in Windows 8. without the ability to recover, the value of the tablet will be pretty low. if all else fails, i will have to buy a cheap USB flash drive, make it a recovery drive and give it with the tablet. sucks! :(

it is fine if i have to update to Windows 8.1, if it makes it possible in Windows 8.1 even though it was not in Windows 8.

cheers...
 
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Maybe contact the computer maker & see if you can get recovery disks.
Pass the cost on when you sell it.

:: Dell ::
 

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    Gateway
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    AMD K140 Cores 2 Threads 2 Name AMD K140 Package Socket FT1 BGA Technology 40nm
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    Manufacturer Gateway Model SX2110G (P0)
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    Type DDR3 Size 8192 MBytes DRAM Frequency 532.3 MHz
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That is out of the question. I just cannot give them disks. This is a tablet.
 

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    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
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    PC/Desktop
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    DIY
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    Intel Core i7 4790K @4.5GHz
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    Asus ROG Maximus VII Gene
    Memory
    16GB A-DATA DDR3-2400
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    Gigabyte GTX 970 Gaming G1
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    QNIX QX2710
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    2560x1440
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    Samsung 840 series 250GB
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    Silversonte G series 750W
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I found this on the dell site:

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Found here:

http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/l...&cid=263756&lid=4781501&acd=12309152537461010

This is all I can find to try to help you solve your problem.
Maybe someone else can offer better assistance.
Good luck. :)
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway
    CPU
    AMD K140 Cores 2 Threads 2 Name AMD K140 Package Socket FT1 BGA Technology 40nm
    Motherboard
    Manufacturer Gateway Model SX2110G (P0)
    Memory
    Type DDR3 Size 8192 MBytes DRAM Frequency 532.3 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device Realtek High Definition Audio USB Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Name 1950W on AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x76
    Screen Resolution
    Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x768 pixels
    Hard Drives
    AMD K140
    Cores 2
    Threads 2
    Name AMD K140
    Package Socket FT1 BGA
    Technology 40nm
    Specification AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon HD Graphics
    Family F
    Extended Family 14
    Model 2
    Extended Model 2
    Stepping 0
    Revision ON-C0
    Instruction
    Browser
    Opera 24.0
    Antivirus
    Avast Internet Security
the thing is, the recovery partition of my Dell Latitude 10 tablet is destroyed (it's Dell's fault though)

How did DELL destroy?
 

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the thing is, the recovery partition of my Dell Latitude 10 tablet is destroyed (it's Dell's fault though)

How did DELL destroy?
i updated to windows 8.1
it broke stock recovery functionality - from Dell's backup and recovery software as well as from windows pc settings
their backup and recovery software had to be updated to do recovery thereafter
i also made a recovery USB drive at this point just in case
i did that and i could recover - to windows 8 though
dell's software had done something to the recovery image and now i cannot use recovery in windows 8 anymore
the date of image file was the date i updated their software. they tampered it (i'm sure it was to make it compatible with windows 8.1)
now even when i updated to windows 8.1 and used their latest software, i cannot use recovery. it crashes just as soon as i start recovery
i tried the USB drive and it gave an unknown error mid way.
basically, now i don't have a working OS on the tablet

but i could install windows using a USB boot drive i made. since i have access to MSDN, i could get the version that had on the tablet. even though it is from MSDN, the oem key worked.

now i need to "fix" recovery. i don't want Dell's software to do that for me. i want to do it using windows' own recovery features.

i'm reading this:
Windows PE: Windows Preinstallation Environment Overview

it is a lot of work.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DIY
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 4790K @4.5GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Maximus VII Gene
    Memory
    16GB A-DATA DDR3-2400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte GTX 970 Gaming G1
    Monitor(s) Displays
    QNIX QX2710
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 series 250GB
    Toshiba DT01ACA300 3TB (Data)
    Western Digital Caviar Green WD30EZRX-00DC0B0 3TB (Backup)
    PSU
    Silversonte G series 750W
    Case
    Silverstone Sugo SG09
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12S
    Keyboard
    Generic
    Mouse
    Logitech G602
    Internet Speed
    200Mbps/200Mbps Fibre
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
the thing is, the recovery partition of my Dell Latitude 10 tablet is destroyed (it's Dell's fault though)

How did DELL destroy?
i updated to windows 8.1
it broke stock recovery functionality - from Dell's backup and recovery software as well as from windows pc settings
their backup and recovery software had to be updated to do recovery thereafter
i also made a recovery USB drive at this point just in case
i did that and i could recover - to windows 8 though
dell's software had done something to the recovery image and now i cannot use recovery in windows 8 anymore
the date of image file was the date i updated their software. they tampered it (i'm sure it was to make it compatible with windows 8.1)
now even when i updated to windows 8.1 and used their latest software, i cannot use recovery. it crashes just as soon as i start recovery
i tried the USB drive and it gave an unknown error mid way.
basically, now i don't have a working OS on the tablet

but i could install windows using a USB boot drive i made. since i have access to MSDN, i could get the version that had on the tablet. even though it is from MSDN, the oem key worked.

now i need to "fix" recovery. i don't want Dell's software to do that for me. i want to do it using windows' own recovery features.

i'm reading this:
Windows PE: Windows Preinstallation Environment Overview

it is a lot of work.

Why not just use Macrium Reflect? A tablet can't have the much data to back up you could probably Use a 32 GB USB thumb drive as a bootable recovery media with your restore Image on the same drive?
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro MC
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    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus G75VW / Z97 Pro
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    Intel Core i7-3610QM / I7-4790K
    Motherboard
    Z97 Pro
    Memory
    16 GB Hyundai HTM315156CFR8C-PB PC3-12800
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voila! found a solution and it worked PERFECTLY!!!
Windows 7/8 - OEM Recovery Partition Creator

i made a recovery image after installing the drivers for the touch screen and wifi,
which are not installed for this tablet by default.

both inbuilt reset and refresh work great, i did each a few times to confirm.
i wonder if they partition format is a bit different to what was originally there. i don't care though.
it is better this way (not needing unnecessary bloat).

only issues are
1. i had to include the OEM key (which i managed to extract from ShowKey.vbs) in the autounattend.xml (no big deal really)
2. the recovery partition is 11GB in size. i'm asking if i can resize it after setting it up. i'm sure the image is only about 4GB actually.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DIY
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 4790K @4.5GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Maximus VII Gene
    Memory
    16GB A-DATA DDR3-2400
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte GTX 970 Gaming G1
    Monitor(s) Displays
    QNIX QX2710
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 series 250GB
    Toshiba DT01ACA300 3TB (Data)
    Western Digital Caviar Green WD30EZRX-00DC0B0 3TB (Backup)
    PSU
    Silversonte G series 750W
    Case
    Silverstone Sugo SG09
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-U12S
    Keyboard
    Generic
    Mouse
    Logitech G602
    Internet Speed
    200Mbps/200Mbps Fibre
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
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