Set up disk

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My computer did not come with a set up disk.  Is this typical and do I need to have one, where can I get one?

[jason2074]

By providing first more info. as to what type/brand/model your computer and OS running, a lot of suggestion will be given to you.  Laptops nowadays are provided a recovery drive partition. 

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I have a HP pavilion 305w. I think we purchased it in 2004.  All it came with were disks for Microsoft word trial and Microsoft money, no set up or recovery disk

[patio]

You can order them online at the HP site....
Normally there is just a shipping charge.

You may also want to check if your Model was shipped with a hidden Recovery partition...

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Thank you for the information.  I'll try it.

[Computer_Commando]

...You may also want to check if your Model was shipped with a hidden Recovery partition...

It should, my Compaq does.  It shows in Windows as the D-Drive and is labeled "Presario RP".

1. Power on the computer
2. Press F10 repeatedly when you see the HP or Compaq logo.
2. When the recovery screen appears, press Next and then Yes to perform a non-destructive recovery.
3. To perform a destructive recovery, click Advanced and then Yes.
4. After the recovery is finished, the computer will reboot.